Allison Schroeder
About Allison Schroeder
Allison Schroeder serves as the Director of Interpreting for Portland, Oregon's Video Relay Service and Sign Language Interpreting. She has a background in American Sign Language interpreting and holds an MBA from Le Moyne College.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Allison Schroeder serves as the Director of Interpreting at Sorenson Communications in Portland, Oregon. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing Video Relay Service (VRS) and Sign Language Interpreting (SI) operations for the state. In this role, she is responsible for managing interpreting services and ensuring effective communication access for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Previous Experience at Sorenson Communications
Prior to her current role, Allison Schroeder worked at Sorenson Communications in various capacities. She was a Video Interpreter from 2012 to 2015, providing interpreting services for clients. Following this, she served as the Assistant Director at the Portland VRS Center from 2015 to 2020, where she contributed to the management and coordination of interpreting services.
Educational Background
Allison Schroeder completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Le Moyne College, studying from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in interpreting and management.
Internship Experience
In 2009, Allison Schroeder completed an internship as an Interpreting Coordinator with Young Life in Salem, Oregon. This role provided her with practical experience in coordinating interpreting services, contributing to her professional development in the field of interpreting.