Tabatha King Interpreting Services, commonly known as TKIS (pronounced T-Kiss), began expanding rapidly after COVID. What initially stemmed from years of networking and leveraging connections to address coverage gaps evolved into a fully operational agency. TKIS collaborates with highly qualified, professional, and diverse interpreters, enabling us to better serve and advocate for accessible and inclusive spaces for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
"Tabs"
NIC Certified ASL Interpreter | Mentor | Event Coordinator
With over 12 years of professional experience, Tabatha King is a highly skilled NIC Certified ASL Interpreter specializing in a diverse range of settings. Her expertise spans medical, platform, conference, community, kink/leather, cruise, performance (musical, theatrical, and comedic), post-secondary education environments, and teaming with Deaf Interpreters, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Throughout her career, Tabatha has demonstrated a deep commitment to the growth of the interpreting profession by mentoring emerging talent for over 11 years. Her leadership extends to agency management, dispatching, scheduling, and overseeing large group assignments with an expert-level approach. Tabatha is also an experienced event coordinator, working to ensure seamless communication in complex and dynamic environments.
She has completed specialized trainings; Protactile Language Interpreting (PLI) and the Mental Health Interpreting Training (MHIT 2024) to further enhance her skill set to meet the needs of diverse communities and teams. Her additional training and exposure enables her to collaborate effectively with Deaf/DeafBlind/Hearing Interpreters in various teaming environments. Tabatha is committed to advancing her studies to achieve fluency in TASL and PTASL.
Passionate about professional development, Tabatha is always open to exploring new methodologies to elevate her craft. In February 2025, she became an official CMP Sponsor, continuing her journey of mentorship and professional growth.