Ku Mei Kern
About Ku Mei Kern
Ku Mei Kern serves as the IEPD Program Manager at Sorenson Communications and has extensive experience in sign language interpretation and education, having worked in various roles since 2014. With a background in ASL teaching and a personal mission to enhance communication access for the deaf community, Kern has contributed to sensitivity training resources and public interpreter education initiatives.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Currently, Ku Mei Kern serves as the IEPD Program Manager at Sorenson Communications, a position held since 2022. In this role, Kern focuses on developing and managing professional development programs for interpreters. Kern has contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing interpreter education and accessibility within the deaf community.
Experience at 5 Star Interpreting
Kern has worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at 5 Star Interpreting since 2019. This role involves providing interpretation services to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals. Kern's experience in this position spans over five years, showcasing a commitment to effective communication access.
Educational Background in ASL and Human Services
Kern holds a Master of Arts in ASL Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado, completed between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, Kern earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix, studying from 2006 to 2010. Kern also obtained an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Colorado Northwestern Community College from 1995 to 1997.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to the current role at Sorenson Communications, Kern worked as a Curriculum Developer and Instructor from 2018 to 2020. Kern also served as an ASL Interpreter and lecturer at Utah Valley University between 2014 and 2022. Kern's work includes producing resources for sensitivity training to improve communication access for the deaf community.
Personal Mission and Community Engagement
Kern's personal mission is to bridge communication gaps and foster connections among individuals and organizations. This mission is influenced by Kern's upbringing with deaf parents. Kern has actively participated in initiatives to open Sorenson's Interpreter Education Professional Development trainings to the public, promoting accessibility and education.