Chris McGaha

Chris McGaha serves as an Interpreter Education Specialist at Sorenson Communications, where responsibilities include leading projects, developing training modules, and facilitating new hire training. Additional roles include working as a Video Relay Interpreter at Troy University and serving as Adjunct Faculty at Shelby County Board of Education, focusing on educational interpreter professional development. Chris founded the Deaf Learning Program, emphasizing equitable learning environments, and has presented workshops on professional identity and interpreter development at various conferences. Previous experience includes counseling and program development at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools, and interpreting for Communication Services for the Deaf. Chris holds a BS in Biology from Presbyterian College, a Master's in Interpreting Studies and Communication Equity from St. Catherine University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Baker University.