Alicia Brand
About Alicia Brand
Alicia Brand is an ASL Interpreter and the owner of Raw Pet Food Pantry in Rochester, NY, where she has worked since 2022. She specializes in video relay interpreting and has a focus on interpreting for Deafblind consumers, utilizing tactile interpreting techniques.
Work at Raw Pet Food Pantry
Alicia Brand is the Company Owner of Raw Pet Food Pantry, a position she has held since 2022. The business is located in Rochester, NY, and focuses on providing raw pet food options. Her role involves overseeing operations and ensuring the quality of products offered to customers. This venture reflects her commitment to animal health and nutrition.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Alicia Brand has been employed as an ASL Interpreter at Sorenson Communications since 2020. In this role, she engages in video relay interpreting and other remote interpreting tasks. Her work supports effective communication for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, contributing to accessibility in various settings.
Education and Expertise
Alicia Brand has a solid educational background in American Sign Language and interpreting. She earned her high school diploma from Canandaigua Academy from 2008 to 2011. She then attended Finger Lakes Community College, where she received an Associate of Arts degree in American Sign Language from 2012 to 2014. Alicia furthered her studies at Keuka College, achieving a Bachelor of Science in ASL Interpreting from 2014 to 2017.
Experience in Interpreting
Alicia Brand has accumulated over 2000 hours of experience in medical and rehabilitation interpreting. This extensive experience enhances her skills in facilitating communication in healthcare settings. Additionally, she has a minor focus on interpreting for Deafblind consumers, utilizing tactile interpreting techniques to meet their unique needs.
Previous Internship at Highland Hospital
Alicia Brand completed an interpreting internship at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, in 2017. This internship lasted for four months and provided her with practical experience in a medical environment, further developing her interpreting skills and understanding of the healthcare system.