The Interpreter Team

The MHDP is strongly linked to Sinclair Community College and its MAC program (Manual Communication) which trains and certifies interpreters for the Deaf. The interpreter staff consists of the interpreter supervisor and several student interpreters from the MAC program. Occasionally, local professional interpreters seeking training in mental health also comprise the interpreter team. 

Barbara Dunaway, C.T., C.I., Interpreter Supervisor

Ms. Dunaway has been active in the deaf community since 1985 and has been working as an interpreter since 1987. She earned her sign language interpreting certifications in 1991 and 1994. She received a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and an associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College. Ms. Dunaway has worked as a freelance interpreter for eight years, specializing in medical, mental health, theatrical, and minimal language interpreting. She has been working as the interpreter supervisor and instructor for the Mental Health and Deafness Program since 1991.  Additionally, she has been a part time instructor at Sinclair Community College and Wright State University since 1990.