0:00 The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing MCDHH Staffing Announcement: MCDHH Welcomes Letitia Bynoe and Shari Coon, Part-time Designated Interpreters to the Commissioner 0:17 Visual Description Letitia and Shari appear on screen in a Zoom call. Letitia is on the left, Shari is on the right. Each signs their introduction message. [LETITIA] Hello everyone. [SHARI] Hello. 0:32 Letitia’s Introduction [LETITIA] My name is Letitia Bynoe. This is my sign name. I am the new part-time interpreter working with Commissioner Ope. A visual description of myself: I am a chocolate brown skinned female. I have a dark gray head wrap that is folded to the right in a bun. I have on red lipstick, rectangle-shaped earrings that are black and dangling. I have on a light gray jacket that is zippered. I am seated behind a white background. 1:30 Shari’s Introduction [SHARI] Hello my name is Shari Coon. And this is my name sign. I am the new part-time interpreter who will be working also with Commissioner Ope. A visual description of myself is I am a white woman with long brown hair. I’m wearing a black shirt and jacket with a silver necklace and earrings. My background is a gray wall. Letitia [your turn]. 2:12 Letitia’s Message [LETITIA] I am truly honored for this opportunity to serve as the new part-time designated interpreter for the Commissioner, Ope. And also the opportunity to serve the Massachusetts community. I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Five years ago, I moved to Washington DC to pursue further interpreting. I have been interpreting for a total of 15 years in various settings. I am beyond thrilled for this opportunity. The opportunity to serve the the Commissioner, the staff there at MCDHH, and the beautiful Massachusetts community. The Massachusetts community that comprises of the d/Deaf, Late-Deafened, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals. Thank you. Shari [your turn]. 3:27 Shari’s Message [SHARI] I’m happy to announce that I’ll will be joining the team at MCDHH, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. My new part-time position there at MCDHH is as designated part-time interpreter working with Commissioner Ope. I am deeply honored and very much looking forward to joining the team at the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. My primary responsibility will be to interpret with Commissioner Ope and support his important work. The MCDHH staff works incredibly hard to uplift the lives of the Deaf Community here in Massachusetts, for those who are d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Late-Deafened, Deaf+, and all of the diverse members of our community here in Massachusetts. I’m looking forward to being involved and supporting this important work. I am from Massachusetts and I’ve been interpreting here for over 30 years. I’ve interpreted in a wide range of situations and have had many rich experiences. And now, I’m looking forward to this new opportunity being part of the staff at MCDHH. I look forward to seeing all of you, some of whom I’ve known for many years, and some who will be new faces. I’m very excited to be part of the team. 5:06 Closing [SHARI] Thank you! [LETITIA] Thank you!