Originally from Sarasota Florida, Mere first started learning ASL in high school as a language elective. It wasn’t until a few months before graduation, their ASL Teacher approached Mere to suggest they become an interpreter, and they pivoted to start their first Interpreter Training Program in Tampa Florida, at Hillsborough Community College. Two years later, they started the application to transfer to Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. While attending Gallaudet, Mere was a part of the Gallaudet Dance Company and worked at the Department of Public Safety where they issued student IDs and parking passes to each student on campus every year. After a year as a HUG (Hearing Undergraduate), they were accepted into Gallaudet’s BAI (B.A. in Interpreting) Program. While a student in the BAI program, Mere supported their cohort by creating a means to schedule last-minute pro bono interpreting requests for student interpreters. This blossomed their passion for scheduling in the interpreting field.
Mere moved to Colorado in 2020 and interned with HRCP Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services as a student interpreter, until the pandemic hit. Mere virtually graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gallaudet University and found opportunities working in VRS, as well as scheduling for local agencies. In their free time, Mere enjoys sitting in the sun (reminiscent of the houseplants they keep), going dancing with friends, roller skating, and playing video games.
Mere is so excited to grow in their role and skills as Denver’s staff interpreter. Check out Mere's full introduction here.