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Megan Goldberg
Executive Director
Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with a concentration in Sign Language Studies from the University of New Mexico. She is a nationally certified interpreter who has been serving the New Mexico community since 2006.
Megan previously served as Associate Director at RGC Access for three years and has now stepped into the role of Executive Director. She brings extensive knowledge of the local Deaf community and offers expert consultation on communication access and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for organizations seeking interpreting services for Deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind individuals.
In addition to her leadership role, Megan continues to interpret in a wide range of community settings, with a specialization in legal interpreting.
mgoldberg@rgc-access.org | 505-554-4219
Rebecca De Santis
Associate Director
Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in 2010. Shortly after graduating, she relocated to Albuquerque and has proudly called New Mexico home ever since.
She is a nationally certified community interpreter with a specialization in mental health interpreting and obtained her Qualified Mental Health Interpreter (QMHI) certificate in 2015.
In addition to serving as our Associate Director, Rebecca is one of our lead interpreters and coordinates the Bridge to Work program, which supports recent interpreting graduates through safe job placements and professional development opportunities.
rdesantis@rgc-access.org | 505-554-4268
Katrina Knisley
Staff Interpreter
Katrina graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Signed Language Interpreting. As a nationally certified interpreter, she is passionate about expanding access to services for Deaf and DeafBlind communities.
With specialized knowledge in haptics and pro-tactile interpreting, Katrina is well-equipped to support the unique needs of DeafBlind individuals. Her work is driven by a commitment to bridging communication gaps and fostering greater connection and independence—especially in rural areas of New Mexico, where resources are often limited.
kknisley@rgc-access.org
Krista Baca
Staff Interpreter
Krista earned her bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting from the University of New Mexico in 2021. The following year, she successfully passed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and has since focused her work on supporting Deaf youth in educational settings.
Krista is also deeply committed to improving access for the DeafBlind community in New Mexico. She has pursued specialized training in haptics and pro-tactile communication to better serve this population and help ensure inclusive, effective communication.
kbaca@rgc-access.org
Sarah Patterson
Staff Interpreter
Sarah Patterson is a native New Mexican and has been working as a signed language interpreter since 2004. She earned her education through the Signed Language Interpreting Program at the University of New Mexico, where she developed the skills and foundation for a career dedicated to communication access and inclusion.
Over the years, Sarah has had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and settings, and she remains passionate about supporting meaningful connections between Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities. She is committed to providing professional, respectful, and effective interpreting services that help foster understanding and accessibility.
Sarah is thrilled to be part of this team and looks forward to supporting the community through collaboration, communication, and service.
spatterson@rgc-access.org
Shaundra Dunn
Access Works Program Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in Interpreting from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University, Shaundra has dedicated her career to serving the community. As a nationally certified interpreter since 2006 and a social worker since 2014, Shaundra brings extensive experience supporting Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and Deaf-Plus individuals.
She is excited to lead the implementation of RGC Access' new job development and employment support services program, Access Works. Access Works is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities pursue meaningful employment opportunities throughout Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the surrounding areas.
sdunn@rgc-access.org
Contact Us
RGC Access
PO Box 27619
Albuquerque, NM 87125
