Vice President - David Stuckless, BEI Master, NIC

Endorsed: Legal, Medical/Mental Health, DeafBlind

Born a child of two Deaf parents, David never wanted to be an interpreter. Receiving a QA 3 at 18 years old, interpreting was usually a quick gig for a few friends that he never actually remembered to bill for. Sales and other mediocre career choices led him to a 2005 lay off from the Detroit Police Department and suddenly, interpreting seemed like a great temporary gig! This temporary gig has taken him from Escanaba to Toledo, Washington, DC to San Francisco, Morocco to Cambodia, and many points in between.  

He’s the former Chair of RID Deaf-Parented Interpreter Member Section, current Chair of the RID Interpreters in Health Care Member Section, member of the RID Ethical Practices Review Task Force, and a former member of the Michigan Board of Deaf Persons’ Interpreters. He is part-owner of a boutique interpreting agency here in Detroit and is a full time, hands up, sign language interpreter.  

When not traveling he lives with his far better half- Sandra Maloney-Stuckless and their three boys Joshua, Kyle and Edwin. Constantly working on an old car or their older house, he’s frequently trained by their German Shepherds Kanon and Nala.

Treasurer - Cindy Wood, MAI, NIC

Born and raised in Pure Michigan, Cindy moved around the U.S. for many years before returning home in June of 2015. She joined MIRID as Treasurer in April, 2016. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and Management from Adrian College and her Master's degree in Interpretation from Gallaudet University. She has held her national certification since 2007.

Cindy has worked as both a staff and freelance interpreter in various cities and states including, Milwaukee, WI, Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, VA, and most recently here in the Metro Detroit area. She and her son Trevor reside in Milan, Michigan. They love spending time outdoors, exploring and finding adventure wherever they go.

Manda Duda is a nationally certified interpreter and a proud alumna of Madonna University. She didn’t start her college career in Michigan though, she started in Ohio at Bowling Green State University majoring in Deaf Education. After two years she transferred to Madonna and earned her BA degree in Sign Language Studies. Immediately upon certification, Amanda began work as a freelance interpreter full time. In 2018, she was hired by a VRS company and is enjoying VRS while still doing community work.  

Manda recognized how important her mentors were throughout her journey to become an interpreter and felt motivated to pay it forward. She is involved with ITPs and their mentor programs to help students advance into the interpreting field. While she enjoys working with students, she also wants to help improve the interpreting community for interpreters and Deaf clients. That is why she joined MIRID.  

When Manda isn’t working or mentoring, she enjoys a variety of activities: crocheting, hiking, disc golfing, any outdoors activity, and most importantly – spending time with her family.