Spotlight
MEMBER
Jasmine Lowe NIC Region II
Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Jasmine Lowe. I am a hearing ASL Interpreter. I am originally from Louisiana but I currently reside in Georgia. I graduated from Valdosta State University with my Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting.
What inspired you to become an interpreter?
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/o6Z28ubFgQw
I have been learning ASL since I was 8. My Mother is an interpreter and when she started learning ASL, she began to teach my sister and I. I grew up in the Deaf Community and loved the community, culture, and the language but had no desire to become an interpreter. I am honestly not sure what it was that directly inspired me. It was just like one day I woke up and was like, “hm I think I want to do this for the rest of my life� and the rest is history.
What was your first official interpreting experience? My first official interpreting experience was at a blood drive.
Do you have a preference as to what settings you like to work in most, or desire to work in the future? My passion is definitely Behavioral Health interpreting.
Is there a golden rule to maintain longevity in this profession? What is it? I think to maintain longevity, we must always continue to learn and practice self-care techniques. We will never "make it" in this field. There are always improvements to be made or new skills for us to learn. Go to training, get a mentor, and continue to be involved in the community. Also, take care of yourself! We have to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. For the rest of Jasmine's Member Spotlight, visit: rid.org/august-2020-member-spotlight-jasmine-lowe
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