Maria Schwieter

She became the first trained medical interpreter, pioneering the concept of having a comprehensive interpreting class in northern Indiana. She was the first person to design and implement a language-specific medical interpreter’s course in the state of Indiana. Maria has served on the board of directors and is a member of the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (MATI), International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA), and the National Council of Interpreters in Health Care (NCIHC). She also served as chair of the National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). She is also a member of the American Translators Association (ATA).