Christy Filipich

President

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/sWAAWpXw7Oc

Christy is a practising Auslan/English Certified Interpreter in Fremantle, WA with 20 years’ experience in the field. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Auslan-English Interpreting a Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies from Macquarie University, and a Master in Disability Studies (Sensory Disability). Christy also holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessing and has previously lectured on the Diploma of Interpreting at North Metropolitan TAFE in Perth, WA. She has been on the committee of ASLIA (WA) in various capacities since 2004 and has a passion for supporting interpreting practitioners and the industry to ensure the Deaf community has access.
Email: president@asliawa.org

vacant

Vice-President

If you’re interested in joining the committee, please contact secretary@asliawa.org

Dennis Ong

Treasurer

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/ilfoQHTn_RY

Dennis has been a committee members since 2017. As well as being a NAATI CPI Auslan-English interpreter, Dennis is also a teacher and has experience interpreting in educational and community settings. Fun fact about Dennis – he can wiggle his ears!

Email: treasurer@asliawa.org

Trish Townsend

Secretary

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/2M2YwSeLMSo

Trish is well known in the WA interpreting and Deaf Community. She was on the ASLIA (WA) committee in it’s early days, and has rejoined the committee in order to provide support with like-minded members, who share a passion for learning and assisting others to do the same. She has extensive experience in many settings and is open to learning and improving all that she can. Trish was also ‘Born to Ride’, regularly turning up to ASLIA events on her Harley Davidson!

Email: secretary@asliawa.org

Corey Piestrzeniewicz

Committee

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/KpxtzFuzxxQ

Corey joined us in 2020 in order to network, build relationships with peers and support the organisation that supports her. She is a NAATI CPI with a Diploma of Interpreting and hopes to complete the Macquarie University Graduate Diploma of Interpreting and attain NAATI Certified Interpreter. She has experience interpreting in educational settings, community settings, and theatre, as well as working as a chaplain in a Deaf school. Corey is a closet country music fan and a zumba enthusiast!

Email: committee4@asliawa.org

Dani Pritchard

Committee

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/KShuVJ0I8Kc

Dani has been interpreting since 2009 and currently works full time in education, with some freelancing in various settings on the side. She recently graduated from the Macquarie University Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting. Dani recommends everyone join ASLIA and if interested to join the committee to help support the organisation that supports interpreters. Fun fact about Dani – she was a champion high jumper growing up and could even do the splits.

Email: committee1@asliawa.org

Elle Tilbrook

Committee

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/psQ4KTPqkvo

Elle has been with us since 2015, including a few years where she lived and travelled overseas, still managing to keep in touch and support from afar. She has a Diploma of Interpreting and is a Certified Provisional Interpreter with experience in education and theatre. Elle joined ASLIA (WA) to provide interpreters with professional development and social opportunities to build skills and relationships with each other. She is addicted travel, a lover of all things Disney and obsessed with her two fur babies.

Email: committee6@asliawa.org

Karlene Quijano

Committee

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/t8-5_bPsQ38

Committee member since 2020
Qualification: Diploma of Interpreting 2016
NAATI credential: Certified Provisional Interpreter
Experience: Community Interpreting, Educational Interpreting, Amateur Theatre Interpreting
Career goals: Attaining Certified Interpreter level, be a positive encouragement for other interpreters
Motivation: To meet more colleagues and build relationships, Provide great PD opportunities for our fellow Interpreters
Fun Fact: Very competitive in board games, love anything food related, huge Harry Potter fan
Email: committee3@asliawa.org

Tahlicia Osei-Poku

Committee

Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/HZRu2SpF7Gc

Tahlicia is a Certified Provisional Interpreter working in the industry since 2015.

Tahlicia has spent significant time within the education and community fields as a practitioner, and her experiences have been varied within the Deaf community in Perth, Western Australia. She is passionate about professional growth within the Auslan<>English interpreting industry and currently working on the ASLIA WA committee.
Email: committee2@asliawa.org