Breana Cross Caldwell
About Breana Cross Caldwell
Breana Cross Caldwell is an experienced ASL interpreter and mental health coach based in Portland, Oregon. She has worked at Purple Communications, Inc. for 20 years and has contributed to the community through her roles in mental health and wellness advocacy.
Work at Purple Communications
Breana Cross Caldwell has been employed at Purple Communications, Inc. as an ASL Interpreter since 2004. Over her 20-year tenure, she has contributed to the provision of communication access for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Her role involves facilitating effective communication between hearing individuals and those who use American Sign Language (ASL).
Current Role at Lyra Health
In addition to her work at Purple Communications, Breana has been a Mental Health Coach at Lyra Health since 2020. In this role, she provides support and guidance to individuals seeking mental health resources and services. Her experience in both mental health and ASL interpretation allows her to address the needs of diverse populations.
Education and Expertise
Breana studied at Western Oregon University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in ASL/English Interpretation from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she completed her training at Coach Training Alliance, achieving certification as a coach in 2013. This educational background supports her professional roles in interpretation and mental health coaching.
Previous Experience in ASL Interpretation
Before her current positions, Breana worked as an ASL Interpreter at Gallaudet University for four months in 2000. She also served as a Staff Interpreter at California State University, Northridge from 1999 to 2000. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in the field of sign language interpretation.
Community Involvement and Wellness Advocacy
Breana is based in Portland, Oregon, where she actively nurtures a community of care for sign language interpreters. She has also been a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA International LLC since 2015, focusing on promoting health and wellness within her community. Her work reflects her commitment to supporting both mental health and the Deaf community.