Our Mission
“To provide access to on-going education and resource materials and promote involvement within the field of sign language interpreting.”
SDIA is a state non-profit organization that survives on donations and attendance of workshops. With your assistance, we are able to bring in people for different workshop topics to help improve the profession of interpreters in South Dakota. SDIA is your voice in South Dakota, your opportunity to affect change, while furthering not only your personal growth but also that of the field of interpreting. Our organization strives to promote involvement in the field of sign language by organizing various workshops that allow ongoing education and resources for those in our field. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
President:
Aubrey Byrnes
Work Position:
VRS Interpreter
Community Interpreter
Interesting Fact:
I have played softball for over 30 years!
Dream Job:
Nurse or Party Planner
Vice President:
Hailey Bowers
Work Position:
SD DHS Deaf Services Specialist
Interesting Fact:
I run my own photography business on the side.
Dream Job:
Traveling throughout the state to work with Deaf and hard of hearing kids specifically on their language development.
Secretary:
Ashley McCain
Work Position:
Community Interpreter
Interesting Fact:
I love crocheting in my free time.
Dream Job:
Exactly what I'm doing right now: interpreting!
Treasurer:
Hannah Hatle
Work Position:
Community Interpreter
Interesting Fact:
Dream Job:
Workshop Coordinator:
Angela Zaug
Working Position:
Community Interpreter
Interesting Fact:
Dream Job: