The Utah Interpreting Program
Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Written by Jodi Christel Becker
Published in 2022
Updated in 2025
Published in 2022
Updated in 2025
Author’s Note
We're excited to share that the Utah Interpreter Program (UIP) celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 6, 2002, at the wonderful Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing! To mark this special occasion, our talented, certified staff interpreter, Stephanie Gomes Belshe, put together a fantastic historical timeline of Utah interpreters. Take a moment to check out the UIP timeline below—it's a great way to reflect on our journey together!
We would love to hear from you if you have any updates or corrections! Feel free to email me at [email protected]. A huge thank you to Stephanie for all her dedication and hard work!
Jodi Christel Becker
We would love to hear from you if you have any updates or corrections! Feel free to email me at [email protected]. A huge thank you to Stephanie for all her dedication and hard work!
Jodi Christel Becker
Stephanie Gomes Belshe
I also wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Trenton Marsh, Utah's very first CDI interpreter! He did an incredible job organizing this event before retiring from his role as a staff interpreter and manager of the Utah Interpreter Program. After dedicating nineteen years to the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, his contributions to the interpreting community have been invaluable. Thank you, Trenton, for everything you've done!
Enjoy!
Jodi Christel Becker
Enjoy!
Jodi Christel Becker
Trenton Marsh. Source: StreetLeverage
Enjoy viewing the photos of the events!
Trenton Marsh, UIP Manager, introduced Ritchie Bryant, President of the Registry of Interpreters, at the beginning
Ritchie Bryant, President of the Registry of Interpreters, introduces himself and then shares a brief video at the start
One of the first of many ICAN weekends with interpreters, Deaf mentors, and other professionals over the years
Various interpreters who have interpreted for Division of Services of Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the past and now
Trenton shows the history of what the first certificate looked like for interpreters here in Utah in the past
David Davenport, along with other community members
Recognition of various interpreters, deaf community members, and others who contributed to Utah's interpreting services
Recognition of Annette Tull's contributions to Utah's interpreting services
