LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors

UTRID is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to supporting Utah’s interpreting community through connection, professional development, and advocacy.

BOARD STRUCTURE

How UTRID Is Governed

The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two to six Members-at-Large (who also serve as committee chairs) as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.

At least one Member-at-Large shall be a d/Deaf individual.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Leadership

President

Tanner Vance

Administration

Vice President

Adam Janisieski-Chacon

Conference & Scholarships

Secretary

Betsy Bennion

Meeting minutes & agendas

Treasurer

Andrea Rathbun

Refunds, adjustments & payments

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Board Members & Committee Chairs

Members-at-Large serve as committee chairs and help lead UTRID’s programs, events, and community initiatives.

Conference Chair

Amber Sidwell

Conference questions, planning & coordination

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Workshop Chair

Kelsey Janson

Workshop support, certificates & continuing education questions

Immersion Weekend Chair

Stephanie Belshe

Immersion Weekend questions, planning & coordination

Emerging Interpreter Committee Chair

Sara Ingerson

ITP, college & university collaboration

Deaf Community Liaison

Itzel Sefick-Razo

Deaf community connection & Sub for Santa

Public Relations

Committee Chair

Social media, website support & advertising

CONTACT UTRID

Have a Question for the Board?

Use the UTRID contact form to send a message to the Board of Directors. Your message will be directed to the appropriate person or committee.

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UTRID GOVERNANCE

Election Cycles

UTRID officers serve two-year terms. Elections are held in alternating years for the following positions:

Odd Years

  • President
  • Secretary
  • MAL (Student Involvement)
  • MAL (Public Relations/Membership Outreach)
  • MAL (Silent Weekend/Camp Planner)

Even Years

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • MAL (UAD Liaison)
  • MAL (Conference Planner)
  • MAL (Professional Development)

COMMITTEE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Additional UTRID Support

Cert. Maintenance Program

Certification Maintenance

Workshop approval, PINRA, independent study & academic coursework.

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Webmaster

Website Support

Website questions & password support.

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GET INVOLVED

Want to Get Involved?

UTRID is powered by volunteers from across Utah’s interpreting community. Join a committee, volunteer at an event, or find another way to contribute.

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TRANSPARENCY

Board Meeting Minutes

View UTRID Board meeting minutes and stay informed about Board activity and decisions.

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