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. As a BIPOC interpreter herself, she is actively engaged in affinity groups working to expand representation within the interpreting field. Serving on the boards of the Diversity Academy and NYC Codas of Color, she helps develop workshops that address the unique challenges BIPOC interpreters face, offering pathways for empowerment and education. Through her involvement with SignNexus, she also supports the creation of safe, welcoming spaces where interpreters can connect, grow, and thrive through mentorship — nurturing both individual growth and collective development within the community. She also 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 alike 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)
Office Manager
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Crystal Barrett is our Office Manager, utilizing their years of Interpreter Coordinating, leadership, 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 busy organizing and streamlining, they enjoy taking care of their plants and crocheting gifts for friends and family.
Annmarie Abreu (she/her)
Coordinator Team Lead
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Annmarie Abreu joined SignNexus in 2021 as a talented Interpreter Coordinator, and proudly began serving as the Coordinator Team Lead in 2026. With more than a decade of professional coordinating experience at NYC agencies, she is committed to serving the local Deaf community by meeting the diverse communication needs of every individual in each unique setting. Annmarie enjoys cultivating genuine relationships with our clients, interpreters, and Deaf consumers. 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.
Jordan Livingston (she/her)
Interpreter Coordinator
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Jordan Livingston became part of SignNexus in 2025, joining our Interpreter Coordinator team. Jordan holds an Associates Degree in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language, and values having a place to use her knowledge and experience in a meaningful way. Drawing on more than seven years of agency coordination experience, she combines a genuine passion for working with the Deaf community with a deep understanding of providing communication access with integrity. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys reading, laughing, relaxing, going to the beach, and sharing quality time with loved ones.
Daniel Roman (he/him)
Interpreter Coordinator
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Daniel Roman joined our Interpreter Coordinator team in 2026, coming to the agency with more than two years of professional coordinating experience. Growing up in Brooklyn, he developed a strong connection to the NYC community, and his previous work was in outreach roles focused on connecting vulnerable community members with public assistance programs. Daniel is passionate about community and relationship building, and committed to creating meaningful connections while helping meet the unique communication needs of each individual and setting. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, crocheting, & spending time with friends at local Queer spaces.
Brittany Horsley (she/her)
Finance Operations
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Brittany Horsley works in Finance Operations at SignNexus. She joined the team in 2023 to provide focused attention to the nuanced invoicing and billing needs of our clients, and currently helps oversee the budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and analysis of financial data. Brittany attended Texas State University for accounting and has been in the industry for over 15 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 their pets.
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.
