Pamela Sue Conine, MS, CI/CT, NIC-Master

Pamela Sue Conine has served as the Director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's ASL/English Interpreting Program since 2007. She earned her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership and Supervision in Education from UW-Milwaukee, following a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a specialization in Interpreting. Mrs. Conine holds the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certification-Master (NIC-Master). She is currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction, reflecting her commitment to advancing educational practices and research.

Her professional experience spans various contexts, including post-secondary education, theatrical productions, and religious settings. In addition to her interpreting practice, Mrs. Conine actively contributes to the field through her involvement on several local and state councils and committees dedicated to improving interpreting services. A staunch advocate for community engagement, Mrs. Conine believes that active involvement enriches interpreters' cultural and linguistic proficiency, thereby enhancing their ability to provide compassionate and effective service. This philosophy is central to her approach in both teaching and interpreting.