Anne Braun, MA, CI, CT
Anne Braun has been working as an interpreter in the DC and Maryland area since 1997. Over the years, she has interpreted in a wide range of settings, including government, community, Video Relay Service, and mental health. She values the variety in the work and the opportunity to continue learning from each experience.
Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University and her master’s degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University. Before becoming an interpreter, she taught Deaf children for nine years. She later served as an adjunct professor in the Interpreter Training Program at the Community College of Baltimore County, where she taught for ten years.
Anne has extensive training and experience with the Integrated Model of Interpreting (IMI) and has been involved with the Etna Project since 2009. The Etna Project is a community of ASL practitioners who come together several times each year to reflect on their work, learn from one another, and continue developing their skills. These experiences have deepened Anne’s understanding of the interpreting process and shaped the way she approaches mentoring.
For the past twelve years, Anne has mentored both seasoned interpreters and those who are newer to the profession. She provides mentoring in both ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpreting and uses a Vygotskian framework in her work with mentees. At the heart of her approach is the belief that mentoring should meet people where they are. Through reflective conversation, thoughtful questions, and individualized support, she helps mentees recognize their strengths, explore challenges, and discover their own path forward.
Anne believes that no two mentoring relationships should look exactly the same because no two people are the same. She takes time to understand each mentee’s goals, learning style, and experiences and creating space for thoughtful reflection and conversation.
Outside of work, Anne enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She especially loves watching her daughter ride her horse. On the weekends, she can often be found curled up with a good book or working on a knitting project.
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