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Erica Trethart / President / 2025 -
I graduated from the 4-year ASL-English Interpretation Program (University of Manitoba/Red River College) in 2010. I have worked primarily as a staff interpreter for the Manitoba School for the Deaf and Manitoba Education but have also done some freelance and post-secondary work. I am originally from Thompson, MB, but moved to Winnipeg to get my Music Degree in Percussion. I am married and have two young sons and a dog. I love travelling, music and baking. I am enjoying my current role as president but I have also been vice president, treasurer, secretary and MEC chair. MAVLI is here to support interpreters, so please be in touch with any questions or concerns. [email protected] |
Shaina Dumont / Vice President / 2025 -
After graduating in 2011 I worked as a contractor for ECCOE for one year where I was then hired as a staff interpreter and have been ever since. I enjoy being on the board where I can learn from colleagues and provide insight where I can.
When I’m not running my kids around to activities, I spend a lot of my free time with them and my husband on our farm raising cattle.
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After graduating in 2011 I worked as a contractor for ECCOE for one year where I was then hired as a staff interpreter and have been ever since. I enjoy being on the board where I can learn from colleagues and provide insight where I can.
When I’m not running my kids around to activities, I spend a lot of my free time with them and my husband on our farm raising cattle.
[email protected]
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Marlo Rhoda / Treasurer / 2025 - 2027
This is my first term on the board and I look forward to expanding my knowledge and gaining experience in my role as treasurer. I graduated from the AEIP program in 2014 and have since worked in a variety of settings such as community freelancer and VRS interpreter. Currently, I am a staff interpreter at ECCOE and enjoy the wide range of places I get to interpret and people I get to work with. Born and raised in Winnipeg, I live with my husband our two kids and two cats. [email protected] |
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Dale Abel / Secretary /
Dale Abel has been taught ASL and interpreting skills by the Deaf communities of Sarasota, Florida; London Ontario and Belleville Ontario over the span of 4 decades. She worked 1990 to 2014 at the oldest school for the Deaf in Canada, the OSD Belleville, also known as The Sir James Whitney School. In those years she was blessed to work with children and adolescents and adults who are Deaf and with various gifted interpreters. With her retirement at the end of 2014 her work continued in the community at large. Dale primarily provides interpreting services in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario. She is willing to travel and was a part of the interpreting team for a Deaf tour in Israel in 2018. [email protected] |
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Meaghan Gessner / Membership /
I am pleased to return to the MAVLI Board after a one- year hiatus, having previously served for several years as both Vice- President and President. I graduated from the joint four-year degree program in 2006. I have worked primarily as a staff interpreter at the Manitoba School for the Deaf and Manitoba Education. I have also worked in K-12, post secondary and faith based settings. Outside of my professional work, I am married and have four kids. Much of my free time is spent supporting and cheering on my children in their various sporting activities. I am excited to serve as Membership Director and look forward to supporting MAVLI and its members. [email protected] |
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Jordan Wynychuk / Professional Development / 2026 - 2028
I graduated from the AEIP program at Red River College and University of Manitoba in 2017. I have since worked in VRS, community, and faith-based settings. I truly enjoy meeting and working with Deaf individuals while continuing to grow and strengthen my interpreting skills through a variety of experiences and environments. I have served on the MAVLI board as Public Relations, and I am happy to be back in this position. When I am not interpreting, I am busy with my three daughters, who are my world. I enjoy any type of coffee, working out, reading, and spending times with friends. [email protected] |
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Shelby Jolly / Professional Development / 2026 - 2028
Hello! My name is Shelby Jolly, and I have been working primarily as a VRS interpreter for over seven years. I graduated from the joint program through Red River College and the University of Manitoba in 2019 and have experience working in a variety of settings, including post-secondary and community interpreting. This is my second time serving on the board, after previously holding the role of Co-Chair for Public Relations in 2020. I am excited for this new opportunity and look forward to working closely with and supporting the community. Outside of work, I am happily married and a proud mom to my 13-year-old daughter. Our family also includes two cats that we absolutely adore. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, trying new restaurants with friends and family, and collecting Starbucks and Stanley tumblers — I currently have over 100 cups in my collection! [email protected] |
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Shannon Graham / Public Relations /
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I graduated from the joint AEIP program with RRC Polytech and the University of Manitoba in 2020. I have experience in many settings including post-secondary, K-12, VRS, community, religious, and performing arts. Though my passion is in my full time work at Red River College Polytechnic as well as anything performing arts! This is my second time on the board, my last role was MEC (Manitoba Education Committee). I'm looking forward to being back. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, reading, and cooking! [email protected] |
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Mandy MacDonald / Member at Large /
I moved to Manitoba from Nova Scotia in 2000 and have been working as an interpreter for over
25 years. I also teach in the ASL-English Interpretation Program (AEIP) at Red River College Polytechnic, where I am passionate about interpreter education and supporting the next generation of professionals. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in both the interpreting and Deaf communities. I value collaboration, lifelong learning, and fostering strong relationships that strengthen our profession and support effective communication access. Outside of work, I am a proud parent of two teenagers. I enjoy travelling, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on my kids in their many activities. I am excited to serve as Member at Large and look forward to supporting MAVLI and its members. |
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Taylor Huckerby / MAVLI Education Committee / 2025 -
Hello! I graduated from the ASL-English Interpreting program in 2022 and have found myself primarily working in the community. I also have experience in VRS, faith-based, and K-12. I love that the work we do allows us to experience a variety of settings. When I am not interpreting, I find myself either on a plane or looking at plane tickets to jet off on my next adventure. I also love meeting new people and exploring our beautiful province. I am looking forward to my first year on the board! |
Danielle Rooney / Digital Media Coordinator / 2025 -2027
I graduated from the four-year AEIP program at Red River College and University of Manitoba in 2021. I have worked in a variety of settings as an interpreter such as VRS, community, K-12 and in a staff interpreter role at Manitoba School for the Deaf. I joined the staff team at ECCOE in February 2026. I love working as a community interpreter as it allows me to meet new people everyday and continuously improve my interpreting skills.
In my spare time I love reading, spending time with my family, and heading out to the Whiteshell during the summer.
[email protected]
I graduated from the four-year AEIP program at Red River College and University of Manitoba in 2021. I have worked in a variety of settings as an interpreter such as VRS, community, K-12 and in a staff interpreter role at Manitoba School for the Deaf. I joined the staff team at ECCOE in February 2026. I love working as a community interpreter as it allows me to meet new people everyday and continuously improve my interpreting skills.
In my spare time I love reading, spending time with my family, and heading out to the Whiteshell during the summer.
[email protected]
Kerrie Gibbs / AEIP Student Representative / 2026
I’m currently an AEIP student at Red River College in Winnipeg.
I am excited to be a part of this wonderful group of interpreters one day and look forward to everything they can teach me throughout my interpreting journey.
I appreciate the Deaf community here in Winnipeg and look forward to their impact on my life.
Outside of school, I have two beautiful daughters, ages 25 and 24, and twin boys, ages 22, who all have busy lives, and I’m extremely proud of them. If you ever want to hear some of their wild stories, I’d be happy to share some with you!!
My passions are music and learning more ASL to improve my skills as I continue on this path to interpreting.
I’m not sure yet which direction I’ll go when I’m finished with the program, but I’m open to whichever door opens up for me.
I’m currently an AEIP student at Red River College in Winnipeg.
I am excited to be a part of this wonderful group of interpreters one day and look forward to everything they can teach me throughout my interpreting journey.
I appreciate the Deaf community here in Winnipeg and look forward to their impact on my life.
Outside of school, I have two beautiful daughters, ages 25 and 24, and twin boys, ages 22, who all have busy lives, and I’m extremely proud of them. If you ever want to hear some of their wild stories, I’d be happy to share some with you!!
My passions are music and learning more ASL to improve my skills as I continue on this path to interpreting.
I’m not sure yet which direction I’ll go when I’m finished with the program, but I’m open to whichever door opens up for me.
