Testimonial: Adam Stone
I first worked with Mindy when I was a high school student in San Diego--she was among my favorite interpreters during that time! Her warm presence brightened up the classroom, and she established a quick rapport with the instructor. She blended in the room like one of us, and most importantly, did not make me feel "different" than the hearing students in my class. Mindy is my model for how a professional interpreter should look and act.
Five years later, after college, I had an interview with a U.S. Senator's office aide, and much to my surprise, Mindy was assigned to my appointment from Congressional Special Services Office. It was an interview I had been trying to land for weeks, and I could not have picked a better interpreter to work with as I met with the office aide for 45 minutes. She enabled smooth and clear communication between us, and felt like a natural extension of our meeting. I would be delighted to work with her again anytime, especially regarding Congressional affairs.
Adam Stone
Deaf Client
Testimonial: Miriam Thompson
Mindy has worked for me in three different settings. In a post secondary educational setting focusing on art and business, Mindy interpreted for me 3 quarters at The Art Institute of California-San Diego. She matched the various teaching styles/personalities and was able to interpret a wide variety of concepts both actual and abstract. She captured everything the teacher and students said including technical terms. Mindy voice interpreted all my questions and presentations very well and she is clear and easy to understand.
In a Lamaze class (the entire session of 6 classes) and the pre delivery meeting with all the expecting mothers, she interpreted with professionalism and ease even with sensitive or uncomfortable topics. We were also fortunate to have Mindy interpret through the births of both our children via Cesarean. She was there for the entire birth process from the prep through delivery, as well as helping me when I was sick due to the medication. After baby was born she was flexible and understanding when I was heavily medicated.
I feel very comfortable recommending Mindy Lanie for education and medical interpreting--she was fabulous. I only hope that we can further monopolize her time if I choose to go to school or have more children. You will be very pleased with her skill level and ability to adapt to any environment she is confronted with, and you will want her to return again and again.
Miriam Thompson
Deaf Client
Testimonial: Don Thompson
As a hearing husband of a Deaf Wife and a fellow interpreter I was very impressed with Mindy Lanie when she interpreted for my wife. She was prompt, on time, and very professional in dress and manner. She showed professionalism and tact pertaining to possible embarrassing situations with the delivery. I have also had the opportunity of working with Mindy as a co interpreter on several occasions. She was wonderful to work with, easy and laid back. As a Coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at The University of Maryland, I schedule interpreting services for students, staff, faculty and visitors. I hire a variety of interpreters, and it is always a pleasure to have Mindy work on campus. I know I can trust her for my interpreting needs.
Don Thompson
Hearing Client