Allison deFreese

President

María Carrillo

Interim Vice President

Sarah Symons-Gregorio

Interim Treasurer

Allison deFreese has led literary translation workshops for the Oregon Society of Translators and Interpreters since 2017-2018 and served as OSTI's conference chair for the past 5 years. Because learning is a lifelong process and language access and equity are important, Allison has been coordinating Spanish language literacy courses for adult learners in Oregon since the 2004-2005 school year. Her recent poetry translations include Verónica González Arredondo's Green Fires of the Spirits (Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla's University Press, Libros BUAP, Mexico, 2022) and I Am Not That Body (Not a Pipe Publishing, 2024), Carolina Esses' Winter Season (Entre Ríos Books, 2023), Luciana Jazmín Coronado's Dinner at Las Heras  (C&R Press, 2024), and Karla Marrufo's The City Within You (Cathexis Press, 2024).

Maria G. Carrillo is a passionate language professional dedicated to removing barriers and building bridges within Oregon's Spanish-speaking communities. As the founder of Let's Talk Spanish LLC, she brings over twenty years of hands-on experience in English–Spanish and Spanish–English interpretation and translation to every client she serves.

Maria holds a CCHI Certification in Medical Interpreting, is registered with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and is COBID certified — credentials that reflect her deep commitment to professionalism, equity, and ethical practice in the field. Her work spans medical settings where accurate, culturally sensitive communication can make a life-changing difference for patients and providers alike.

As an interim Director on the OSTI Board, Maria is committed to supporting and uplifting the community of interpreters and translators. She believes that language access is not a luxury — it is a right — and she is honored to serve a professional community that shares that vision."

Sarah Symons Glegorio is an ATAcertified SpanishtoEnglish and PortuguesetoEnglish translator specializing in business, financial, and legal documents. She previously served as OSTI Treasurer from 2017–2021 and currently serves as a blog editor for the ATA Business Practices Committee. She has been translating full-time since 2015 and part-time since 2005. Prior to becoming a full-time linguist, she worked in the real estate, finance, and education sectors.

Danna Garcia

Director

Laura Lopez

Secretary

Vacant

Director

Bio coming soon!!

Danna Garcia is a certified court interpreter for the State of Oregon, a founding member of the Oregon Society of Translators and Interpreters (OSTI), and a former conference chair who served for three years. She has over two decades of experience in the legal field, beginning her career as a paralegal specializing in civil litigation, including medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Danna has called Oregon home for the past 26 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership from Corban University. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, rafting, kayaking, and exploring the Oregon Coast with her husband and their two adult children. A passionate cook and self-proclaimed foodie, she also delights in touring local wineries and discovering hidden culinary gems.

We’re looking for a  Director to join our team!

OSTI makes language access a reality for non-English-speaking communities facing harassment or unlawful detention. Everyone deserves vital information and services in their own language—this is what we fight for every day.

Interested in supporting OSTI or learning more? Reach out at info@ostiweb.org.