Our Biographies
Jennifer Jondreau is co-owner of American Sign Language, Inc., and is responsible for staff development, marketing and sales. Currently completing her doctoral studies at Union Institute and University, she holds a B.S. in psychology from Utica College of Syracuse University and an M.Ed. from Sacred Heart University.
Ms. Jondreau has been immersed in the deaf community since the age of 15, when her father, founder Frederic Jondreau, established ASLI in their New York City home. For the past 18 years, she has participated in events like “silent weekends,” and field trips to Gallaudet University.
She feels that the most rewarding aspect of her association with ASLI is the fact that she is continuing her father’s legacy. “He believed that it was important for all people to be able to communicate in order to build bridges between cultures.” said Ms. Jondreau. “He kept this vision from the day he started teaching sign language classes in our living room, and throughout the years, as ASLI grew into the agency that it is today. Continuing to build upon his passion and vision is something I believe in and is the best part of my job. It keeps me committed to providing the best possible service to our clients.”
David Jondreau is co-owner of American Sign Language, Inc., overseeing operations and focusing on staff development, marketing and sales. Holding a B.A. in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, he currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He literally grew up in the American Sign Language Institute (ASLI’s original name), with his bedroom adjacent to the classroom and office in his family’s New York City home. His first job was at age 12 when he was tasked with organizing the company’s computer systems.
After college, Mr. Jondreau moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for a healthcare non-profit in administration and IT. After a brief stint with the now adolescent Sign Language Interpreting branch of ASLI, he moved to Santa Fe, where he took over his father’s role with the company, coordinating in a long distance capacity for the interpreting service. As such, he has been a driving force behind the streamlining of ASLI’s billing, scheduling and payroll processes.
Danielle Gallagher is project coordinator for American Sign Language, Inc., responsible for new business development, liaising with current clients, and day-to-day operations. She is committed to customer service, communicating on a regular basis with both clients and interpreters to make sure things are running smoothly.
Ms. Gallagher is the initial contact at ASLI, assisting in customizing services, and continually following up to insure that all expectations are met.
A resident of New Jersey, she travels regularly to meet with both current and potential clients, including hospitals, colleges, general businesses and government agencies.
Awarded a B.S. in Marketing from Rutgers University, Ms. Gallagher soon joined Lockheed Martin Technology Services, where she worked in business development, generating proposals to win large government contracts of between 1 million and 1 billion dollars. She continues to use the skills she honed there.
An associate member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Ms. Gallagher attends college level classes in American Sign Language.
“I love working in a position that fosters communication between people of different backgrounds and cultures. I also enjoy working with such a diverse group of clients and interpreters, as well as the opportunity to learn on a continual basis.”
Michael G Anthony is senior staff interpreter for American Sign Language, Inc., working in varied settings that range from one-on-one to stage presentations.
Awarded a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Northridge with a focus on vocal performance, he continues to study various aspects of ASL on a graduate level. He has been interpreting for over 15 years, with experience in drug and alcohol recovery. Mr. Anthony has interpreted for various 12-step programs including: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. He was also on the staff of Signs of Recovery, the first 12-step recovery house in the country for the deaf that was created and is managed by the deaf.
Working in various court settings, including grand juries and legal depositions, he has also interpreted at federal, state and local political functions for the president and vice president of the United States, the New York Senate and former NY Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. He has worked as a UN interpreter for such dignitaries as Kofi Annan and Henry Kissinger, as well as in hospital settings including the New York Foundling's Deaf Preventive Services and the Laurent Clerc Group Home for the Deaf.
A trained opera singer, Mr. Anthony interprets at theatrical and musical events having worked with Kathleen Battle, the Harlem Boys Choir, Alanis Morissette and others.
He is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), with certification pending.
Lorrie Jondreau, RN, handles accounts receivable at American Sign Language, Inc. She shares her time with New York University Medical Center’s Department of Dermatology where she is supervisor of clinical drug trials. With 25 years of nursing experience, she has been with ASLI for nearly two years.
A member of the National Nurses Association she enjoys problem solving, as well as supporting the ASLI staff which includes her son David, daughter Jennifer and niece Danielle.