Interpreter Advisory Group

The Interpreter Advisory Group is a committee of individuals that volunteer to provide input to DSHS LTC related to its duties per Chapter 388-03 WAC, Rules and Regulations for the Certification of DSHS Spoken Language Interpreters and Document Translators.

Meetings for SFY 2026-2027:

Sept. 30, 2026
Jan. 20, 2027
May 19, 2027

Members

Monique Anderson, HCA Interpreter Services Program Specialist, representing the Health Care Authority. monique.anderson@hca.wa.gov
Natalie Lavinsky, Enterprise Contract and Procurement Specialist, representing the Department of Enterprise Services. natalie.lavinsky@des.wa.gov
Cristy Miller, Medical Program Specialist, representing the Department of Labor and Industries. zare235@LNI.WA.GOV
Jody Arndt, representing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. jody.arndt@dcyf.wa.gov
Katherine Templet, Manager, Labor, Contracts, and CMS Accountability, representing the Department of Social and Health Services. katherine.templet3@dshs.wa.gov
Leroy Mould, Interpreter, representing interpreters and WFSE/AFSCME. lmouldinterp@comcast.net
Magda Enriques, Interpreter, representing interpreters and WFSE/AFSCME. magda.enriques@gmail.com
Milena Calderari-Waldron, Interpreter, representing interpreters and WFSE/AFSCME. milenacw@live.com
Michael Abate, representing WFSE/AFSCME. michaela@wfse.org
Yvonne Simpson, Medical Interpreter Supervisor, Harborview Medical Center - Interpreter Services. simpsony@uw.edu
Ubah Warsame, Somali Health Board, representing refugee advocacy organizations. ubahW1@gmail.com
Yukié Royall, Program Director of API Chaya, representing refugee/immigrant advocacy organization. yukieroyall@gmail.com
Helen Henera, Language Testing and Certification Program Administrator. helen.henera@dshs.wa.gov