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"50 Michigan Businesses To Watch"
Michigan Celebrates Small Business, 2016
Corp! Magazine Diversity & Inclusion Company, 2017
Technology Guru Award by MichBusiness, 2017
Corp! Magazine Economic Bright Spot Award, 2019
Corp! Magazine Salute to Diversity Award, 2019
Bromberg & Associates, A Language Translation and Interpreting Services. was established in 1999 by its president and founder, Jinny Bromberg, the first (and for many years only) court-certified Russian interpreter in the State of Michigan. The company quickly grew from a basement start-up to an award-winning internationally recognized language solutions company.
Bromberg & Associates provides services in more than 200 languages and works with a pool of 4,000 professional interpreters and translators to cover the entire linguistic and cultural landscape, from interpreting and translating to cultural awareness training and compliance consulting. Bromberg & Associates is a DBE, WBE and WOSB certified business and a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Award holder.
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“A Toast to the Language Access Champions” Bromberg & Associates is proud to announce its upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration event, “A Toast to the Language
Bromberg & Associates is proud to be selected as one of this year’s Corp! Magazine Economic Bright Spot award winners! The Corp! Magazine Economic Bright
Bromberg & Associates is a proud sponsor of this year’s 7th Annual Packzi Run hosted by Tour de Troit on March 2nd! The 7th Annual Packzi
Jessica was born in Lebanon the year the civil war ended. Her family moved to the United States in 2009 seeking a better life. She is so passionate about languages and found English to be fascinating and wanted to learn everything there is to know. She majored in Linguistics at Wayne State University and later on decided to pursue a double major in Computer Science.
Jessica has traveled to different parts of the world, most of the Middle East, parts of Europe and recently she went to the West Caribbean. Jessica’s favorite place remains her country of birth, Lebanon. Her love for languages has led her to learn and Master 3 languages including, Arabic, French and English. She says that French is her favorite out of the Three because it is the most expressive in her opinion.
Jessica’s Favorite pastime hobby is scuba diving. She got certified 3 years ago and has since fallen in love with the underwater world. She has gone shipwreck diving in the Great lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world, she has also seen the famous “West Wall” of corals in the Grand Cayman Islands.
Jessica’s favorite quote about language is “Language is the armory of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Working at Bromberg has been everything Jessica hoped it would be. Her favorite thing about working here is being able to problem solve and be creative while developing various skills along the way. Knowing that this industry is making a difference in breaking language barriers is her main motivation.
If she was the world leader, she would remove borders. The world would look a lot different if we were not separated by boundaries that we have created.
Carolina Jalil was born in La Plata, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is the third of 4 siblings born in a multicultural family. She has Spanish, Russian and Lebanese roots.
From an early age, she was introduced to the world of languages. When she was 4, she began studying English. Later, she studied French, Italian and Chinese. She got a Bachelor’s Degree in English Translation and English Teaching. She has a Master’s Degree in Legal Translation and Interpretation from the Autonomous University of Barcelona where she lived for a year. In 2015, she won an internship to work at the Organization of American States where she could meet people from all over the world.
What she loves the most is meeting new places and people. Her dream is to travel around the world. She is interested in politics, multiculturalism and art. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, playing sports and dancing.
Her favorite phrase is “Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence.”
George Steiner
Juana Issel was born in Dolores, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a professional translator graduated from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, where she is also finishing her teacher training degree.
She has worked as a teacher of English for Spanish speakers, and as a subtitler and translator since 2016.
She is passionate about literary translation, children’s literature and picture books. She loves reading fiction, drawing and painting whenever she can. She is always looking for learning opportunities ranging from academic courses on publishing policies or English literature, to handmade bookbinding and drama workshops.
She believes translation offers the perfect opportunity to come into contact with new experiences and knowledge every time you embark on a new project.
Her favourite translation quote is: “It is normally supposed that something always gets lost in translation; I cling, obstinately, to the notion that something can also be gained.” – Salman Rushdie
Perla was born and raised in Lebanon. She has a Masters’ Degree in Translation from the Lebanese University, Lebanon.
She is open to meeting new people and always willing to explore new places and to learn about different cultures from all around the world. She has traveled to many places and is passionate about traveling to many others.
She is a native Arabic speaker, fluent in English and French. She loves reading, dancing and cooking. She dances Salsa, Bachata and Bellydance. Her favorite author is Stephen King and her favorite translation quote is: “Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence” – George Steiner.
Working with Bromberg gave her the opportunity to fulfill her passion for experiencing working, connecting and interacting with people from different countries in the world.
Joumana was born in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. She grew up bilingual, speaking both French and Arabic throughout her childhood. She holds a degree in Spanish as a foreign language with special focus in three additional languages of French, Arabic and English.
Since graduation she has worked as a Spanish teacher in Lebanon, sharing her love of languages and culture with people of all ages.
When asked why she loved translating, she answered: “Because translation brings the world closer together and helps people understand each other in a better way”.
Being an avid animal lover, Joumana loves to spend her free time with her pets or find ways to help other pets in need.
Denice Draper was born and raised in Connecticut. From a young age, she has had a big heart and wanted to help others. While attending Northwestern Community College, she became more involved in the Deaf community. Later, she moved to the border town of El Paso, Texas where she was introduced to new cultures and authentic Mexican food. Then, she was awarded the NIC Advanced certification by RID and began her interpreting career at the University of Texas El Paso in 2009.
After some time, she decided to move to the country of Belize in Central America to volunteer her services to the Deaf community there. She loved the close-knit community within the 4,000-person village where she lived for over 5 years.
On June 30, 2019, she married her long-time friend, Anthony, whom she met at her first sign language class in 2003. When COVID hit, they decided to move back to the United States and chose Michigan as their home. Happily, she joined the Bromberg team to share her expertise and grow professionally. She has found joy in helping to provide access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers and give insight on the needs of sign language interpreters.
Jorge was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He has a Bachelor´s Degree in Psychology from Centro Universitario Tecnológico. He is a native Spanish speaker and is also fluent in English, and he has a good command of Italian.
From an early age, Jorge showed interest in storytelling, writing tales for all his family and friends to read. Jorge is passionate about languages, culture, music and art. He likes to play the guitar, draw and read. What Jorge likes most about his job is the opportunity to help people by breaking language barriers.
After falling in love with American Sign Language in her late teens, Leah attended Tulsa Community College and majored in the Interpreter Education Program. She graduated with her AAS degree and later went on to obtain her National Interpreter Certificate (NIC), and has worked as an American Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for nearly 2 decades. Her experience is comprehensive, having worked as an interpreter in educational, legal, mental health, and other professional settings.
Leah was born and raised in the state of Oklahoma, and now resides in Tulsa with her husband, 3 daughters and a fur baby. She and her family enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching OU football. Leah is a voracious reader and loves studying languages and their cultures, as the two truly go hand in hand. Her favorite quote regarding languages is by Nelson Mandela, who said “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Leah loves that her position with Bromberg intertwines two of her greatest passions: ASL and working with people.
Jessica Ainsworth grew up in Colorado, where she spent time hiking, playing sports, and reading. After deciding to pursue a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, she moved to Houston where she attended the University of Houston and graduated in 2019. Upon graduating, she obtained BEI certification and has been working as an interpreter in the Houston area since.
Jessica has extensive interpreting experience, spanning from the medical field to K-12 and college level courses. Her favorite area of interpreting is history, as it provides the opportunity to learn more about the world and often requires the widest array of vocabulary.
Currently, Jessica resides in Houston with her fiancé and two cats. She loves to read, travel, and drink coffee (usually iced).
Paty was born and raised in Lebanon. She graduated with a BA Degree in Graphic Design with a concentration on print design from Arts & Science University, Lebanon.
Paty is passionate about travelling and has already seen different parts of the Middle East and Europe. Her favorite place is Taormina, a charming city in the island of Sicily in Italy. She hopes to travel to Nepal and India one day to experience different cultures.
Paty is a native Arabic speaker, fluent in English and has a good command of French and Italian.
Working with Bromberg remotely gave Paty a whole new experience where she gets to meet people from around the world and be part of a successful multinational team.
Paty’s favorite hobby is reading. Her favorite author is Paulo Coelho. She also loves boxing.
Her favorite translation quote is: “Translation is that which transforms everything so that nothing changes.” By Günter Grass
Alaa was born and raised in Lebanon. He is a native Arabic language speaker, is fluent in English, has some knowledge of Italian, and has an advanced level of knowledge of the French language.
He majored in Marketing Management and he has an Executive MBA from Torrens University in Sydney, Australia. Alaa is also a Certified Professional Manager and a Member of the CMI UK. He has over 15 years of experience in marketing and has been successfully working as a Marketing Executive and Digital Expert for different companies, including eBay & Google in Australia, Editec UK in Africa, etc.
Alaa is passionate about traveling and has already traveled to different parts of the world, including Australia, Europe, Africa, and mostly the Middle East.
What Alaa likes most about his job at Bromberg is the opportunity to grow in a multicultural organization and be part of a successful multinational team.
Rouba was born in Lebanon and was raised in a small town outside the suburbs of Beirut. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Notre Dame University, Louaize and is currently studying Graphic Design as a hobby. She was introduced to Business Development in 2015 and has been working in this field ever since.
Growing up, Rouba always had a craving for adventure which turned into a passion for travel. The cultural differences, the diversity, the picturesque landscapes, the historical buildings and monuments and most importantly the beauty of the people have helped shape Rouba’s character and changed her perspective on the world. Working at Bromberg, a company that surpasses cultural barriers and brings people closer together, is something Rouba always longed for in her career.
Other than traveling, Rouba’s favorite things are Cats, Nature, Fantasy TV-Shows, Football, Christmas and Harry Potter!
Pascale was born and raised in Lebanon, she has a BA Degree in Business Administration from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon.
Pascale is also a certified Life Coach and has been providing coaching since 2013.
She’s passionate about helping people making changes in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment.
Pascale is a native Arabic speaker, has an advanced level of knowledge of the French language and is also proficient in English.
Working with Bromberg remotely provided a challenging experience for Pascale, where she collaborates with people from around the world.
Pascale’s favorite hobby is walking by the sea, so she can relax and have a great meditation time. She also likes reading and cooking.
Her favorite language quote is “A different Language is a Different Vision of Life”.
Nisrine El-Hashem is a Lebanese national who is fluent in both English and Arabic. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from Roger Williams University and a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Nisrine worked in stem cell research for several years before shifting her focus to education. She worked in the schools of the Mt. Lebanon area for 8 years as an advocate for students with learning difficulties and communication disorders. She later took on a teaching position at St. Joseph’s University as a faculty instructor. She has a deep seeded passion for educational equality and language access for all.
Having grown up in the United States and then moving to Lebanon as an adult, Nisrine has a true appreciation for cultural diversity and loves getting to know people from all walks of life. Working at Bromberg has given her the freedom to work with people from all over the world and to work on projects that provide educational opportunities to the growing online community of learners.
Estefania is from Argentina and moved the US almost 6 years ago. She came to United States working as an Au Pair so she could improve her English and once home, she would finish her studies and receive her ESL teaching degree. However, she stayed in the country and continued her studies here. She obtained an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts at OCC and recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in Language and International Careers and minored in International Business. Before graduation, she did an internship in well-known immigration law firm of the area and this introduced her to the translation and interpretation fields. Her favorite part of the job is to connect clients and consumers and to assist people to better understand each other.
Estefania loves being outdoors and her favorite past times are dancing salsa and bachata, going to the movie theater, watching How I Met Your Mother and traveling.
Her favorite quote about language is “To have Another Language is to Possess a Second Soul”.
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