LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Brooke Roberts Editor-In-Chief

ASL Video: https://youtu.be/FjMrniUuEeE?si=91X4w_P1EzsdfJWH

Hello, my name is Brooke Roberts and I am the Publications Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief of VIEWS! I am thrilled to be stepping into this new role and looking forward to creating content that is relevant to and representative of the diverse communities of our membership and consumers.

A bit of background on me, I am from Tampa, Florida and am currently living in Washington, DC. I graduated from Gallaudet University with a B.A. in Business Administration and a Minor in Dance. I first connected with RID pre-Covid, working as the lead project manager for the Deaf owned video production company managing the filming for the new certification test. It was such a wonderful experience working with everyone and led to an easy “yes” when I was asked to join the RID Communications team part-time in April of 2023. I began full-time as RID’s Publications Coordinator in September of 2023 and have since been busy working on many exciting projects that I look forward to sharing with you!

As Editor-in-Chief of VIEWS, my goal is to tap into our vast network of members and stakeholders and curate content that is engaging, educational, and reflective of the topics you care about. VIEWS is for interpreters, by interpreters - and that means we need you to help keep it relevant.

To kick things off, in March I collaborated with ITOC to host a “VIEWS Q&A” event in an effort to recruit new authors. After walking through the submission process, participants engaged in an open discussion where questions were answered and new ideas were spurred. You can find the recording of that event here: https:// youtu.be/eY2AueWZCcY

Collaboration will be the cornerstone of my approach. I look forward to developing relationships with our member sections and diverse communities, and aim to foster an authentic, supportive, and welcoming environment for everyone. The opportunity to expand VIEWS is boundless and I encourage everyone to submit your articles, research, news, and more for publication in VIEWS. You can find the submission form here: https://rid.org/views-article-submission-form/.

The theme of this issue, “Ethics,” is a timely exploration of how ethical considerations shape our interactions, influence decision-making, and are integral to professional conduct. Ethics, a term derived from the Greek word ‘ethos’ meaning character, is the bedrock of our decision-making process. It is the invisible compass that guides us through the moral and ethical dilemmas we encounter in our professional journey. This is especially relevant to the interpreting field as interpreters are not just language experts; they are custodians of confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism. I invite you to engage with this issue not just as readers but as active participants in the ongoing conversation about ethics. Share your thoughts, challenge the ideas presented, and perhaps even contribute to the next issue. After all, ethics is about the choices we make, and every voice matters in shaping the path forward.