Mala Poe

 

 

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ASL Interpreter
Linguistics

Contact Phone

858-774-2455

Office Location

South Hall 3524

Specialization

Serves as a Designated Interpreter, providing communication access between spoken English and American Sign Language for a faculty member through real-time interpreting for academic courses, meetings, conferences, and university-related events. 90% of the role is focused on linguistics, including preparation by reviewing materials, researching relevant topics, and maintaining familiarity with the professor’s research focus, communication preferences, and current projects. The remaining 10% is dedicated to supporting campus accessibility efforts by offering guidance to speakers and campus partners on best practices for Deaf attendees.