Interpreters & Online-Based American Sign Language Classes in Rochester, NY

Kaitlynn Sayre graduated from Keuka College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpreting. After growing up on Long Island and interpreting for 5 years, Kaitlynn decided to start coordinating at Interpretek.

During her time at Interpretek, she has helped plan the Red Wings Deaf Culture Day in 2021 and Interpreter Appreciation Day in 2022.

Krista Ciccarelli grew up in Long Island, NY and came to Rochester to study ASL interpreting at RIT. In 2021, she graduated from National Technical institute for the Deaf (NTID) at RIT with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpretation.

She started working at Interpretek as a coordinator in October of 2021 and helped plan the Interpreter Appreciation Day in 2022. During her time in Rochester, Krista has volunteered her interpreting skills for multiple occasions.

Jennifer Yousey decided to start learning ASL in 2011 to be able to communicate with a Deaf family member. She went to Mohawk Valley Community College and graduated with an AAS in Educational Interpretation in 2017.

After graduating, she started interpreting for Interpretek in the Fall of 2017. Jennifer transitioned to a coordinator position in August of 2021 and is committed to being a good representation of the company. She works remotely from South Dakota, so she can enjoy her favorite things, the outdoors and hiking!

Taylor Parides holds a Bachelor of Science in ASL-English Interpretation from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Originally from Long Island, she moved to Rochester, NY, in 2020 to pursue her degree and graduated in 2024. Shortly after, she began working at Interpretek in the summer of 2024 as a coordinator.

At Interpretek, Taylor works both as a coordinator and an interpreter and is actively pursuing national certification in ASL-English interpretation. She is passionate about advancing her skills and making a positive impact within the Deaf community.

Liam Bradley is from Margate, NJ. He attended RIT and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ASL-English Interpretation in 2021. Liam joined Interpretek in the summer of 2023 as a coordinator in the Rochester office.

Lily grew up in Rochester, Michigan and went to Oakland Community College to study ASL interpreting. In 2024, She graduated with an AAS degree in ASL-English Interpretation. She still happily lives in Michigan and is excited to be a part of the coordinator team. 

Jacinda was born and raised in North Carolina and after being all over the southeast,  she is currently living in the sunny state of Florida, she brings a strong commitment to serving the Deaf community. She worked with Interpretek for almost seven years, and after some time away, she returned to the company this year (2025) to continue to do what she loves doing. Her passion for accessibility drives her work as a Deaf Coordinator, where she strives to ensure that Deaf individuals receive the  high-quality services they deserve.

Whitt Cleek is from near Chattanooga, TN, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She went on to complete Master’s degree in Counseling at Gallaudet University in 2020. She later relocated to South Carolina, where she currently lives about 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC. Whitt joined Interpretek as a coordinator in early spring 2025.

Ashley is a Deaf coordinator dedicated to fostering connection, accessibility, and representation within her role. She graduated with BA in Creative Writing and English from Indiana University-Indianapolis.