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

Sierra Stewart, NIC

Sierra (she/her) is a freelance interpreter based in the Twin Cities, specializing in mental health, 12-step, and educational interpreting. She is currently working toward her QMHI certification to expand her skills in mental health interpreting. A proud graduate of St. Catherine University in 2014, Sierra holds a Bachelor of Arts in ASL Interpreting. She is an active member of MRID, having first volunteered at the 2024 Fall Conference as a committee member.

When she's not interpreting, Sierra enjoys playing competitive badminton, experimenting with film photography, and spending quality time with her loved ones—human and animal alike, especially her beloved cat, Nori.

Operations@mrid.org

Communications Director

Kaylah Vogt

Kaylah is a Deaf artist, professional, and author who earned a BA in Art and a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Known for her dedication to social justice, she has made significant contributions to both the arts and Deaf advocacy. Her work spans impactful projects like the LOON mural in Minneapolis and landmark legal actions defending the rights of Deaf people against healthcare discrimination in Kansas and Minnesota.

Communications@mrid.org

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

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.

Community@mrid.org