Sacagawea
INTERPRETER / EXPLORER (1788 - 1812)
Sacagawea was a woman of the Lemhi
Shoshone tribe who became an explorer and
interpreter with the Lewis and Clark
Expedition. She helped gain contact with
Native American populations and displayed an
incredible amount of knowledge of natural
history in the areas they explored. Married off
at a young age, she was pregnant and gave
birth during her explorations. This actually
helped the expedition as the presence of
a mother and child suggested a peaceful
nature to those they encountered. The
National American Women's Suffrage
Association of the early 20th century adopted
her as a symbol of women's worth and
independence.
Lydia Callis
SIGNER / INTERPRETER (1982 - present)
Lydia Callis is an American Sign Language
interpreter based in New York. Her popularity
stemmed from unexpected fame whilst
interpreting for the mayor of New York during
the super storm Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Her enthusiastic and animated manner
brought smiles at a devastating time. Callis is
an incredible woman who helped her deaf
parents and siblings understand the world
around them, as the only hearing member of
the family. She also helps deaf children
communicate in both schools and hospitals.
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