Meet Mikayla Grandison

Interpreting Associate

NIC

Certification:

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science degree in American Sign Language Interpretation

• Deaf Studies Certificate

Mikayla Grandison graduated from the Interpreter Education Program (IEP)  at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) in 2018.  After graduation, she began to work as a Contract Interpreter for several different agencies in order to gain experience in a variety of settings. Mikayla has worked at Columbus Colony Elderly Care (CCEC) for 4 years as both a receptionist and a part-time staff interpreter.

Mikayla has participated in a variety of professional development programs. Recently, she participated in St. Catherine University’s (CATIE Center) Graduation to Certification Track where graduates are given the opportunity to join online workshops in order to improve their skills and obtain the National Interpreter Certification (NIC).  Previously, she participated in Hallenross’s “New Professional Learning Committee” where recent graduates meet with more experienced interpreters to learn about the field. 

Mikayla's interpreting experience includes medical, video-relay, postsecondary, DeafDisabled, Deaf-Blind, and social justice.