about us
Meet our passionate, professional, and dedicated team
“The talented and committed interpreters that make up Beyond Interpreting have moved mountains for those who are DeafBlind and they will continue to do so. They do not take "no" for an answer. Barriers they encounter are turned into stepping stones. Having lived in seven states and personally familiar with the resources therein for those who are DeafBlind I can say with confidence that the state of Missouri is blessed beyond all measure for the presence of the incredible team of Beyond Interpreting.”
— JC Dollar, Greater Kansas City DeafBlind Task Force
Michelle DeMartino, Owner & Director
Michelle’s interest in sign language began while growing up with a Deaf cousin and attending school with friends who were Deaf. Her interest turned into a passion and eventually became her career. Michelle is a University of Missouri alum and graduated from Maple Woods Community College in 2010 with an Associates of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting.
She holds an Advanced interpreting certification through the State of Missouri and is certified in Kansas with a level 4/4. With over twelve years of experience, Michelle enjoys working in a variety of settings including medical, government and news / press conference interpreting. She also enjoys mentoring students and new interpreters.
Carmen Bartlett, Administrative Assistant
Carmen provides interpreter scheduling and a variety of administrative support services for Beyond Interpreting. She has over 20 years of experience working for private and public organizations that provide services for children and adults with developmental delays /disabilities and their families. Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University.
Kristine CHase, Interpreting Services Coordinator
Kristine is a Missouri Certified and Licensed interpreter who holds a BEI Advanced level certification. She began her career after earning an Associate’s of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting from Johnson County Community College. She also attended and graduated from Everest College’s Medical Assisting Program in 2012. Kristine’s interest in interpreting began in third grade when she met a Deaf classmate. With over 3 years of experience, Kristine is eager for and committed to continued growth and dedication in all aspects of her career.
Calla Lovell, Part-Time Staff Interpreter
Calla was introduced into the Deaf world at a young age by her step-father. He was ultimately the driving force and motivation behind her decision to pursue a career in interpreting. Calla graduated from William Woods University in 2012 with a degree in American Sign Language Interpreting and Deaf Studies. She holds a MICS Advanced certification and is a registered interpreter in Kansas. With 8+ years of experience, Calla enjoys working in various community settings.
Joelle Dieckhoff, Part-Time Staff Interpreter
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