MRID President

Michelle Remer, NIC, Ed: K-12

Michelle (she/her) is an Interpreter Coordinator with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Moorhead, MN. She received her B.S. from U of M: Morris and attended the ITP program at St. Paul College. Michelle previously worked as an Educational Interpreter and also served on MRID’s Board of Directors as the Northern Representative. When Michelle isn’t working or volunteering for MRID she enjoys spending time with her dogs, playing softball, and is working towards visiting every State Park in MN.

President@mrid.org

Operations Director

Lauren Hudson, NIC

Lauren (she/her) is a freelance interpreter living and working in the Twin Cities. She received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois and a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Southern Maine. During her ITP, she served as the Student Rep on the MeRID Board. Since moving here in 2019, Lauren has been enjoying getting to know the Deaf and interpreting communities, and exploring all Minnesota has to offer. When she’s not working you can find Lauren cozying up at home with her husband, Matt, and two cats, Jax and Smudge.

Operations@mrid.org

Communications Director

Gilda Houck-Markovits, EIPA

Gilda (she/her) received a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education from Evergreen State College. She later graduated from Saint Paul College with an Associate of Applied Science in Interpreting and Transliterating. She has interpreted in education, community, theater, and video relay. Gilda has volunteered throughout the community, and in addition to being a Sign Language Interpreter, she is also a DeafBlind Intervener. Gilda enjoys spending time with her daughter, Lucia, who is a junior in high school and a talented dancer, and her son, Frank, who is a senior in college studying Computer Science. Gilda also loves her dogs, crocheting, photography & digital art, and live music.

Finance Director

Krista Anderson, NIC

Krista (she/her) graduated from Augustana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sign Language Interpreting. Her involvement with MRID includes volunteering as a Conference Support Staff (CSS) in the 2014 MRID Conference in Rochester, the 2015 MRID Conference in St. Paul, and the 2018 RID Region III Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has also served as the 2020-2022 MRID Communications Director. Krista has a passion for supporting non-certified interpreters; she provides workshops and trainings focused on preparation for the CASLI Exams. Krista enjoys working out, traveling, trying new things, and spending time with her friends and family.

Finance@mrid.org

Programs Director

Alyssa Hill

Alyssa (she/her) graduated from North Central University with a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language Interpreting. Since graduating December of 2021, Alyssa has been involved in MRID, volunteering on the Communications Committee, and 2023 Camp ASL Committee. She has been the recipient of 3 MRID scholarships, and now is serving as the Programs Director. Alyssa works as a freelance interpreter in most settings, but loves interpreting in areas like theater and music. Alyssa loves to travel, whether that be a day trip up north, or out of the country! She also enjoys spending time with her friends, trying new restaurants, and drinking boba!

Programs@mrid.org

Community Relations Director

Maria Rodriguez-Dively, NIC

Maria (she/ella) is a Trilingual Interpreter from Puerto Real, Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico. She is a 2009 graduate of North Central University with a BA in Deaf Culture. She has been an NIC Certified Interpreter for over 10 years. She has worked in states like Minnesota and California, and has had the privilege to also work Internationally. Maria is a generalist when it comes to interpreting but leans her focus in areas like theater, music, government, and politics. She has traveled internationally for her trilingual work and is also currently the Region III Presentative for Mano a Mano. When not working Maria enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She has a partner of 17 years and three amazing children ranging in ages from 7-14. Maria always loves color and she expresses that with her wide array of glasses and shoes.

Community@mrid.org