2026 WSRID Board
"The Board members of WSRID are committed to action that will promote and ensure equity and inclusion of all diverse people, and we know this is not possible until we can ensure that racism has no presence in our organization. We strive to work in partnership with organizations and individuals who share these same priorities, and we welcome the participation of all members in this process." Equity Commitment Statement WSRID Officers:President Stephanie Mathis
Vice President Krystal Sanders
Krystal Sanders, CDI, is grateful to once again serve WSRID as Vice President for the 2026–2028 term. Based in Seattle and originally from Kansas City, Kansas, she brings more than ten years of experience as a Certified Deaf Interpreter, working across a variety of settings. Her work centers on advancing meaningful access and strengthening connections across Deaf, DeafBlind, and interpreting communities. Krystal previously served as Vice President from 2021–2023 and returned as Interim Vice President during the last quarter of 2025. Her experience spans regions across the country, from Kansas to Washington State and Washington, DC, reflecting a breadth of perspective shaped by diverse communities and settings, along with involvement at the national level through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). She approaches leadership with a focus on transparency, shared responsibility, and responsiveness to community needs. As Vice President and liaison to the Professional Development Committee, she supports continued learning, professional growth, and engagement across the field. She works in partnership with the board and membership to strengthen systems, expand opportunities, and help guide WSRID’s ongoing work. Current office term: JAN 2025 – DEC 2027 • Email Krystal Secretary Franki Thornton
I came to the field of interpreting through my relationships with Deaf/HH community in California, and found the Deaf community in Washington after my graduation from the interpreting program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). I appreciate the opportunity to give back to my community as a board member of WSRID. I believe deeply that the greatest strength we have as a profession is our relationships. In my role with WSRID I aim to support interpreters and the communities we serve in building and maintaining strong professional relationships and practices in community with one another. Current office term: JAN 2025 – DEC 2026 • Email Franki Treasurer — Sarah Hafer
Bio coming soon... Current office term: JAN 2026 – DEC 2027 Deaf/DeafBlind Community Representative — Sandra Carr
At this time my passion is based on the dwindling rate of in-person interpreters for the Deaf. As an advocate, I have had to advocate for the Deaf at various times and in various situations to ensure that the Deaf have the best possible access to communication as they can get. I realize that time changes and the rising of other communication needs have put a serious lack in the “warm body-on site“ interpreter pool. If nothing else I would like to offer my support in the efforts of WSRID, WSAD, and WASCLA (in which I’m also a Board Member) to see what we, as a collective group, can do to remedy the shrinking population of Sign Language interpreters. Current office term: JAN 2026 – DEC 2027 • Email Sandra Immediate Past President Anna Mansell Karagiannis
Anna Mansell Karagiannis, NIC, is a freelance sign language interpreter based in Seattle. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2007 (BFA). After returning to her ASL studies again in 2010, Anna was proud to graduate from ITP at Seattle Central Community College in 2013. Anna is grateful for the opportunity to support WSRID and her community in so many ways—through committee work from 2014–2017, as a Board Director from 2018–2020, Board President from 2020–2024, and now as Immediate Past President 2025-2026). Outside of work, Anna is busy raising her family, spending time with her friends, and always trying to remember to stop and smell the roses. She loves meeting new people and helping others build meaningful connections, believing that relationships are at the heart of a strong and vibrant community. Current office term: JAN 2025 – DEC 2026 • Email Anna
WSRID Directors:Director Mandy Katon-Frost
I am excited to join the board as Director 1 and look forward to learning, contributing, and supporting both the interpreting community and profession-while uplifting the communities we serve. This is my first time serving in a board position, and I am passionate about engaging in conversations around interpreting, ASL, and accessibility. Current office term: JAN 2026 – DEC 2027 • Email Mandy Director Danni Keller
Current office term: JAN 2026 – DEC 2027 • Email Danni Director Rogan Shannon
Current office term: JAN 2025 – DEC 2026 • Email Rogan Student Director Paige Whitehead
Current office term: JAN 2026 – DEC 2026 • Email Paige |
I'm honored to accept the office of WSRID President and am excited about the opportunity to work collaboratively with those who share a passion for elevating accessibility, inclusion, and equity in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled Communities. I believe that with all of your talents, knowledge, and experience, together we can build a stronger future! I look forward to getting to know all of you and working with you!
Since become totally Deaf in 1981, I have come to rely on sign language interpreters in different capacities. I have always been very grateful for the men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving the Deaf in this way. Although I am not totally reliant on sign language interpreters, I have taken advantage of every possible communication device/mode that a Deaf person like myself could possibly access, which includes a CI. I have, over the years, had experience with Certified and Non-Certified Interpreters (PSE as English is my first language) and have always respected the resource available to me.
Greetings, WSRID! I am PNW born and raised and grateful to call Southwest Washington home. I have been interpreting for 13 years and am a graduate of the Portland Community College Interpreter Training Program, and then received my BA from Portland State University.
As someone who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by interpreters (including my parents!) and now am one myself, I want to continue working with and uplifting the interpreting community. I’ve been part of many different boards and I joined the WSRID board as a director just over a year ago. I’ve enjoyed connecting with more interpreters in our community outside of who I regularly work with. I will be bringing my years of experience as a professional interpreter, my many years of using interpreters, and years of seeing behind the scenes growing up at the table. I’m excited to see what I can do for the Washington interpreter community! 
Paige is a fully remote, second-year student interpreter at Western Oregon University. She was born, raised, and is currently located in Seattle with a strong connection to the local Deaf community. Paige has over ten years of signing experience and one year of interpreting experience in a variety of settings, but has the end goal of interpreting in medical settings, specifically in mental health settings. Paige was recommended for the position of Student Director by another board member because of her compassion for the wonderful community we serve, as well as her passion for helping students navigate their careers after graduation. As an emerging professional herself, providing support for other students and new professionals in the field is something that Paige truly holds dear. As well as passion for supporting others, the opportunity to understand the inner workings of the profession and to help make a difference in it is something truly special and something that Paige is eternally grateful for.
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