Ambassadors
Hello, my name is Andrew Wilson! I am a senior American Sign Language/English Interpreting major at 5X社区 with a double minor in Theatre Sound and Disability Studies. I currently work an on-campus job at Kent State鈥檚 TechHelp Service and Repair Center. I was born and raised in Maryland, just outside of Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. While growing up, I had exposure to ASL through various family friends. It was not until high school where I began my study of the language. Taking dual-enrollment classes at my local community college and frequently attending signing events in my area, ASL quickly began to cement its place within my life. When it came time to look for colleges, the KSU interpreting program checked each of my boxes. Alongside the exceptional ASEI faculty, Kent State has far exceeded my expectations and continues to provide me with endless opportunities for both personal and academic growth.
Hello, my name is Hanna Luna, and I am a junior in the Interpreting program. I decided to pursue this major because I have always loved the culture, history, and language, and I wanted to study them further while becoming more involved. I grew up in Washington State, and in 2021 my family and I moved to Medina, OH. I have commuted all three years while attending Kent and have been involved with different Bible study groups. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and spending time outdoors. Feel free to reach out to me with any comments or questions by email at hluna@kent.edu. Thank you!
Hello! My name is Maime Blados. Currently, I am a junior American Sign Language/English interpreting major at 5X社区. I am from Aurora, Ohio. I became interested in ASL when it was newly offered as a language at my high school. I took ASL during my junior and senior years of high school and loved it. Upon coming to Kent State, I took ASL as a minor. However, after my first semester, I was unhappy with my major and wanted something different. I switched to ASEI after consulting with a friend in the program, and I鈥檝e never looked back! Throughout the program, I have expanded my knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture thanks to the incredible ASEI faculty. Outside of interpreting, I love singing, and I am a member of the 5X社区 Gospel Choir. If you have any questions about the program or Kent State in general, feel free to email me at mblados@kent.edu.