Pam Wilson: Driven to Learn, Committed to Serve
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Title
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Pam Wilson: Driven to Learn, Committed to Serve
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Author
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Mikaela Jordon
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Date
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11/15/2025
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Text
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Language
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eng
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Keywords
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interpreting; leadership; humility; horizontal violence
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Identifier
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maiscasestudies111325c
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Abstract
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In the American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreting profession, many interpreters report feeling a sense of competition and worthlessness because of comments or actions of their colleagues, known as horizontal violence. Horizontal violence includes any action that diminishes the worth of another interpreter and is perpetrated by members of the profession causing undue harm to the affected interpreter (Ott, 2012). Interpreters like Pam Wilson have striven to make a difference in their communities. Pam is a leader who is eager to learn, people-centered, and humble. Her dedication is exemplified by her work ethic and how she interacts with colleagues and consumers. She continually shows care and compassion for those she works with by making them feel seen and heard. Pam is driven by her desire to pass on what has been done for her. By following Pam’s model of leadership, the occurrence of horizontal violence can be greatly reduced.
