As a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, Judy provides direct consumer assistance to develop self-advocacy skills to ensure communication access. Judy provides information and referrals, assistive technology recommendations, and training and consultation to community providers. Judy serves the Central Minnesota region. Judy's background is in ASL interpreting.

She previously provided interpreting services to Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing State Services Division as a staff interpreter. She then became self-employed, interpreting across Minnesota in a wide variety of settings. Having returned to the Division, she now serves with the Specialist team drawing from her diverse experiences.