Tessa has been a member of ASLI since her student days in Wolverhampton in the late 1990s, contributing and engaging with the Association where possible whilst juggling family and work commitments. Since moving to Scotland in 2017 she has been able to take a more active role including facilitating the Scottish Early Career Interpreters group with Marion Fletcher. She is currently employed part-time at Heriot-Watt University, and part-time freelance, and completed the Diploma in Supervision with 360 Supervision in 2022 and also works as a qualified Professional Supervisor.

She is now at a stage in her career with over 20 years’ experience to offer, having interpreted in a variety of domains and settings and as a team leader for a deaf organisation’s interpreting service. She brings to ASLI her passion for supporting its existing and emerging colleagues and a wish to see our professionalism and reputation go from strength to strength, building on the excellent work of previous Directors and Members. ASLI has been there for her throughout her career, and she is looking forward to having the opportunity to support its growth and development in this next phase.