Koli Cutler

Koli Cutler is a veteran American Sign Language interpreter whose 45-year career has taken him into courtrooms, classrooms, world stages, intimate family conversations, and global human rights forums. His memoir Views From the Bridge: Extraordinary Discoveries as an ASL Interpreter offers deeply human stories gathered while standing between Deaf and hearing worlds, translating not only language but emotion, identity, conflict, humor, and connection. Through decades of work across cultures and environments, Cutler has witnessed the invisible spaces where communication breaks down and where understanding becomes possible. Now based in Oregon, he continues to share insights about Deaf culture, interpretation, and the profound impact of being the bridge between lives.