Our Mission.

RID is the national certifying body of sign language interpreters and is a professional organization that fosters the growth of the profession and the professional growth of interpreting.

Meet the Team.

Star Grieser, MS, CDI, ICE-CCP
Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Carolyn Ball, CI and CT, NIC
Affiliate Chapter Liaison

Cassie Robles Sol
Human Resources Manager

Ashley Holladay
CMP Manager

Catie Colamonico
Certification Manager

Jess Kaady
Certification Specialist

Tressela Bateson
EPS Manager

Martha Wolcott
EPS Specialist

Ryan Butts
Director of Member Services

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Kayla Marshall, M.Ed., NIC
Member Services Manager

Vicky Whitty
Member Services Specialist

Neal Tucker
Director of Gov’t Affairs and Advocacy

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S. Jordan Wright, PhD
Director of Communications

Jenelle Bloom
Communications Manager

Brooke Roberts
Publications Coordinator

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Jennifer Apple
Director of Finance and Accounting

Kristyne Reed
Finance and Accounting Manager

Bradley Johnson
Staff Accountant

Julie Greenfield
Executive Assistant and Meeting Planner

Meet the Board.

Mona Mehrpour, NIC
Member-at-Large

Glenna Cooper
Deaf Member-at-Large

RID Region I Representative Christina Stevens

Christina Stevens, NIC
Region I Representative

M. Antwan Campbell, MPA, Ed:K-12
Region II Representative

Jessica Eubank, NIC
Region IV Representative

Rachel Kleist, CDI
Region V Representative

Purpose Statement

RID’s purpose is to serve equally our members, profession, and the public by promoting and advocating for qualified and effective interpreters in all spaces where intersectional diverse Deaf lives are impacted.

Vision Statement

We envision qualified interpreters as partners in universal communication access and forward-thinking, effective communication solutions while honoring intersectional diverse spaces.

Values Statement

The values statement encompasses what values are at the “heart” or center of our work. RID values:

  • the intersectionality and diversity of the communities we serve.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB).
  • the professional contribution of volunteer leadership.
  • the adaptability, advancement and relevance of the interpreting profession.
  • ethical practices in the field of sign language interpreting, and embraces the principle of “do no harm.”
  • advocacy for the right to accessible, effective communication.

Pillar One: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging

Pillar Two: Organizational Transformation

Pillar Three: Organizational Relevance

Pillar Four: Organizational Effectiveness

RID Region I

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia

RID Region II

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland & District of Columbia (Potomac Chapter), Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

RID Region III

Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

RID Region IV

Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming

RID Region V

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington