Tamara Marquez​ is the CEO of El Paso SLI, a nationally recognized, minority- and women-owned American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting agency serving clients across the United States. A native ASL user and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Tamara has been immersed in Deaf culture and language since birth. Her lifelong connection to the community gives her a unique perspective that shapes her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to true accessibility.

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With over 23 years of professional interpreting experience across medical, educational, legal, and community settings, Tamara is nationally certified by RID (NIC) and holds the Texas BEI Level I certification. For more than 15 years, she has led El Paso SLI with a commitment to cultural and linguistic integrity, ensuring that Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals have equal access to communication in every environment.

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Tamara’s leadership extends beyond interpreting services she has grown El Paso SLI into a trusted agency that partners with schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses across the country. She is also passionate about mentorship, supporting new interpreters and fostering professional excellence within the field.

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Currently pursuing her Executive MBA at the University of Texas at El Paso, Tamara combines lived experience, business strategy, and cultural expertise to continue advancing accessibility and inclusion on a national scale.