Portland
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Jacob Hogan graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in ASL/English Interpreting in 2017 and immediately began his career working professionally as a freelance interpreter serving Oregonians and South-Western Washingtonians. When Jacob is not working, he can be found enjoying time with his family, outdoors camping, hiking, or skiing. He is married and has two dogs, Richard and Robert, three tuxedo cats, Belle, Fig, and Newton, as well as five chickens at home to care for and love.
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Jessica VanWinkle, graduate of the Sign Language Interpreter Training Program of 2012 from Portland Community College, is an RID nationally certified interpreter with over a decade of professional experience. Jessica later went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Portland State University in 2014. Jessica has served the local RID chapter of Oregon as student representative (2011-2012), as Treasurer (2012-2016) and again as Treasurer (2022-2024). She has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and values giving the same opportunity to connect to members of the Deaf community.