Careers in ASL Interpreting with Holly Gaydurgis

In today’s episode, Marisela interviews Holly Gaydurgis, ASL Interpreter Assistant Professor at College of DuPage. Together, they discuss the two main career paths in ASL interpreting—educational and freelance—highlighting the skills developed in the program, such as ASL and English proficiency, ethical decision-making, and cultural mediation. She emphasizes the importance of immersion in the deaf community, learning from deaf influencers, and gaining hands-on experience through practicum and service learning projects. Tune in to learn more about American Sign Language Interpreting Program and explore the details of studying this dynamic program at the College of DuPage.

View the College of DuPage American Sign Language Interpreting program
Contact Holly Gaydurgis by emailing parsonsh@cod.edu or contact the ASL Interpreting program

Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.

00:00:00 - 00:01:24
Introduction, Host: Maricela Morales & Guest: Holly Gaydurgis, ASL Interpreter Assistant Professor at College of DuPage.

00:01:24 - 00:03:02 
Overview of ASL Interpreting Field

00:03:02 - 00:10:00
Skills Developed in ASL Interpreting Program

00:10:00 - 00:14:00
Experiences and Opportunities for Growth

00:14:00 - 00:19:00
Preparation for Careers in ASL Interpreting

00:19:00 - 00:24:00
Advice for Aspiring ASL Interpreters

00:24:00 - 00:29:00
Resources and Contact Information

00:29:00 - 00:30:13
Conclusion

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