ABOUT
SignNexus
partners with public and private institutions to effectively accommodate the varying linguistic and cultural needs of those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. We develop strong relationships with our clients, consumers, and providers to guarantee an exceptional quality of Sign Language Interpreting and Realtime Captioning (CART) Services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
DID YOU KNOW?
SignNexus is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise in New York City, New York State, and New Jersey.
On-site Interpreting and CART Services are available in all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester county, and New Jersey. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services and Remote Captioning Services are available nationwide!
SignNexus is formerly known as LC Interpreting Service, LLC. Established in 2014. We rebranded to SignNexus in 2021. Proud to remain independently owned and operated!
MISSION STATEMENT
Committed to setting the standard for excellence and efficiency as providers of professional communication services that recognize and accommodate the diverse language needs and personal identities of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.
OUR PROVIDERS
SignNexus sign language interpreters and captioning providers are all individually screened, then hand selected for jobs that best utilize their skill and experience. They are professional, timely, and always available to answer questions or mediate any issues which may arise before, during, and after each assignment. Our team provides resources and guidance for those who request communication access services, and we incorporate cultural competency training along the way. This guarantees an outstanding experience for both Deaf and hearing clients.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Lydia Callis (she/they)
Owner
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Lydia Callis is an RID nationally certified American Sign Language Interpreter from 3 generations of Deaf family. American Sign Language is Lydia’s native language because her mother and three younger siblings are all profoundly Deaf. Growing up before there was adequate legal framework to protect the rights of the Deaf population, she witnessed the challenges her loved ones overcame every day just to access basic communication. She began interpreting to help her family communicate and to make sure she stayed fluent in the language of her roots.
LC Interpreting Services LLC (now known as SignNexus) was founded in 2014 with the goal of consistently providing high quality, culturally competent sign language interpreters. From decades of experience as an interpreter— first as a very young child, then later in the business world— Lydia knew the diverse needs of the Deaf population were not being met by large multi-language interpreting agencies. She wanted to make it simple for individuals and businesses to ensure they were hiring qualified Sign Language interpreters, while at the same time facilitating deeper, more meaningful relationships with the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community.
Lydia supports local and national groups to help empower people who are Deaf in their lives and careers, and works to educate businesses and organizations about inclusion practices for Deaf/DB/HoH professionals. She completed the DeafBlind Interpreting National Training and Resource Center DBII Cohort training program for tactile and protactile interpreting to better understand, honor, and effectively meet the distinct communication needs of those who are DeafBlind. As a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) and being engaged to DeafBlind woman, Lydia is humbled to serve the expansive Deaf community, the interpreter community, and the hearing community through her work with SignNexus.
When she's not working, Lydia enjoys having adventures while spending time with friends. She is passionate about astrological and spiritual interpreting and exploring new ways to increase Deaf access to the metaphysical fields of study. Her personal interests include healthy living, yoga, and empowering others to commit to their life purpose.
Kat Brady (she/her)
Operations Manager
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Kat Brady oversees our business operations and administration, and she also fills a number of other roles throughout the day. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications, with a background in tech and a decade of experience in new media marketing. Kat is dedicated to dissecting, discussing, and actively working to dismantle existing systems of supremacy and violence. She believes in the powers of technology and community to amplify personal experiences and expose injustices. Kat joined SignNexus in 2014 and has been an integral part of the agency from the start. She is also a world traveler who enjoys eating great food and learning something new every day.
Crystal Barrett (she/they)
Interpreter Coordinator Team Manager
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Crystal Barrett is our Interpreter Coordinator Team Manager, utilizing their own Interpreter Coordinating, ASL interpreting, and captioning experiences to support the SignNexus team since 2021. Crystal attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor’s degree from the American Sign Language-English Interpreting program. As Crystal believes that human communication and connection are core values, they are honored for the opportunity to serve the Deaf community. When Crystal is not working, they enjoy taking care of their plants and crocheting gifts for friends and family.
Annmarie Abreu (she/her)
Interpreter Coordinator
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Annmarie Abreu is a talented member of our Interpreter Coordinator team, she joined SignNexus in 2021. She comes to this position with more than eight years of experience, and is passionate in her desire to serve the Deaf community through the lens of coordinating. Annmarie is committed to meeting the communication needs of every individual in each unique setting. She graduated from St. John’s University with a B.A. in Government and Politics, as well as a minor in Criminal Justice. In her spare time, Annmarie loves to travel, read, and spend time with her family.
Tammie Joe "TJ" Fairbrother (she/her)
Interpreter Coordinator
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TJ Fairbrother joined our Interpreter Coordinator team in 2023. Here at SignNexus she is able to apply her 11+ years of agency coordinating experience and interpreter training to help ensure consumers always receive the high quality of service they deserve. TJ has a strong drive to support the Deaf community through interpreter coordinating and advocating for language and communication accessibility. She holds an A.L.A. with a major in Sign Language Studies. In her spare time, TJ loves to travel, read, soak up the sunshine, and spend time with her family.
Jeremy Cardona-Garcia (he/him)
Interpreter Coordinator
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Jeremy Cardona-Garcia joined the SignNexus coordinating team in 2023. After earning a B.A. in Criminal Justice, Jeremy took the recommendation from his Deaf in-laws to attend and graduate from the El Paso Community College (EPCC) interpreter training program. Jeremy now proudly serves the Deaf community as both a professional coordinator and interpreter, with the belief that communication access is paramount and that every conversation matters! During his free time Jeremy enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring lesser know local restaurants, and volunteering at the EPCC community theater.
Amanda Gilmore (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
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Amanda Gilmore is our Administrative Assistant, joining SignNexus in 2023 to provide office and customer service support. She holds a BA in Educational Studies, with a focus on Special Education. As an educator Amanda was nominated for Teacher of the Year and received Exemplary status. She also has a decade of experience in business administration across a wide range of industries including Law, Insurance, Retail and Construction. Amanda is committed to advocating for the rights of others, and in her spare time she enjoys nature, travel, reading and spending time with her family and animals.
Brittany Horsley (she/her)
Accounting
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Brittany Horsley is the SignNexus Staff Accountant, she joined the team in 2023 to provide focused attention to the nuanced invoicing and billing needs of our clients. Brittany attended Texas State University for accounting and has been in the industry for over 13 years. A professional foundation working in fast-paced settings such as hospitality, real estate, and retail has equipped her with the tools to handle any situation that comes her way. When she’s done with reconciliations, Brittany loves to craft, read, watch tv, and hang out with her husband and her two dogs.
DESIGN TEAM
Blake Nitko (he/him)
Website & Graphic Design
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Blake has been providing website and graphic design services for SignNexus since 2019, lending his unique vision and perspective to developing the brand. Blake works as a Social Media Manager in the Communications, Marketing, and Multimedia Services department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology. Blake strives to be a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to marketing, having experience in photography, videography, graphic design, website design, and more.
Mia Sanchez (she/her)
Logo
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The SignNexus logo was created by the infinitely talented Mia Sanchez. Mia is a Deaf Afro-Latina artist, educator, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and world traveler. Her life passion is to spread awareness about changing the world through the gift of giving. You can learn more about mia on her website or follow her on Instagram.
