Lillian’s Circle

 

Lillian Garcia Peterkin (1961-2016) graduated from Northeastern University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English interpreting, making her one of the early leaders, if not the leader in the early days of the Deaf interpreting field. For over twenty years, she coordinated interpreting services in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and provided interpreter-related training & mentorship to other interpreters all over the country.

In memory of her and in recognition of her Puerto Rican roots, NDI has established Lillian’s Circle to provide space for BIPOC certified Deaf interpreters/Deaf interpreters.