About Me
(she/her)
I'm a nationally certified Sign Language Interpreter based in Washington DC. A Gallaudet Alum, I received my Master of Arts degree in Interpretation and Translation with commendations and a May 2021 recipient of the Ron Coffey Award. I am a member of several service organizations including the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), the Potomac Chapter of RID (PCRID), and the National Association of Black Interpreters (NAOBI). I have served in many capacities with NAOBI-Detroit and NAOBI-DC chapters. My serving roles include corresponding secretary (NAOBI-Detroit), secretary and publications chair (NAOBI-DC), and current Chapter Liaison (NAOBI-DC).
Education & Experience
2021
Master of Art in interpretation and Translation
Gallaudet University
2017
Associates of Arts in Interpretation
Oakland Community College
2012
BACHELOR OF Sicence IN Food & Nutritional Science
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
2022 - 2024
2019 -
2022
Lead ASL Interpreter
District of Columbia Government
Mayor's Office of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing (MODDHH)
ASL interpreter for MODDHH, primarily serving as the designated interpreter for the Director of MODDHH
Sign language Interpreter
Purple Communications
Provides video relay service and video remote ASL/English interpreting for consumers. Adheres to FCC regulations
2018 - Present
Freelance Interpreter
Tierra Carter Interpreting Services, LLC
Provides effective ASL/English interpreting services for consumers in a variety of settings
- Business
- Government
- Medical
- Education (K-12, Post-Secondary)
- Community
what i can do
Skills & Proficiencies
communication
Soft skills
ASL/English Interpreting
Positive Atmosphere Promotion
Analytical Skills
Public Speaking
Time Management
Time Management
Community Involvement
Commendations
Professional memberships
- DC Government
- Mayor’s Office of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of hearing
- 2024 - Stellar Award
- 2024 - Certificate of Appreciation
- 2023 - Certificate of Excellence
- Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs
- 2022 - Certificate of Appreciation
- Executive Office of the Mayor
- 2022 - Certificate of Appointment
Gallaudet University - Department of Interpretation and Translation
- 2021 Ron Coffey Award
Purple Communications
- 2021: February
- 2020: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August
- 2019; October, November
- National Alliance of Black Interpreters - DC
- Current - President
- Former Secretary, Publications Chair
- National Association of Black Interpreters - Detroit (Former Corresponding Secretary)
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Member
- Potomac Chapter of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Member
- Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- National Society of Leadership and Success - Inducted 2015
Testimonials
“My experience working with Tierra has always been a positive one. She's a talented practitioner who understands her customer's needs and can always find a solution. I highly recommend her interpreting services to anyone looking for someone who is professional, pays attention to detail, and is results-driven.”
Paris McTizic
Colleague
“Tierra Carter is an incredible, versatile American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Her respect and comprehension for the language, clients, and code of ethics are genuinely admirable, and she portrays it tactfully with ease. I trust you will be in great hands if you ever have her as an interpreter”
Amanda Jackson
Deaf Consumer
Reach out
Tierra Carter
tierra.charese@gmail.com
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