Vicki Lamb

In addition to working as a sign language interpreter for the past 15 years, Vicki has cultivated a variety of research interests which explore the intersectional experiences of interpreters’ everyday lives. Leaving university with a degree in Social Anthropology back in 2003, she stepped into professional roles supporting accessible education and widening participation initiatives. Fortuitously, one of those roles provided her the opportunity to learn British Sign Language and stands as one of those memorable ‘sliding doors’ moments, shaping the trajectory of her career.

Vicki is also a qualified STILL Method Coach, and more recently trained as a Professional Supervisor. She was also diagnosed with ADHD in 2020, providing an important intersectional lens, which expanded her knowledge and understanding of the interpreting process.

As an ADHDer, Vicki has been able to use her skills to consolidate her lived experiences with the knowledge she has acquired through research; resulting in a portfolio of training and publications focusing on subjects such as neurodiversity, relational dynamics, meaningful self-care, and avoidance of burnout.