Tanesh discovered American Sign Language at age 13 during a church service, which led her to pursue formal ASL study and ultimately a career in interpreting.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting from the University of South Florida and later completed a Master’s degree in Higher Education from Argosy University. Tanesh is a nationally certified interpreter with more than 16 years of professional experience.
Her expertise includes interpreter skills assessment, mentoring, and teaching ASL and interpreting courses at the collegiate level. As founder and owner of The SOS Agency, she is committed to promoting access and creating inclusive experiences for all.
Tanesh lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Brandon, and their three children.

Adrienne brings a distinguished background in customer service, administration, and project management, with a strong focus on both external and internal client relations to support organizational growth. She has been with SOS since shortly after its founding, collaborating closely with Tanesh to scale and advance the company.
Outside of work, Adrienne enjoys travel, fine food and wine, and personal development, and she is dedicated to raising her family. She resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Christopher, and their six children.

Donna Flanders earned a degree in Interpretation for the Deaf from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1991 and relocated to Georgia to begin her career as an educational interpreter in the metro-Atlanta area. In 1999 she transitioned from full-time employment to independent contracting, expanding her practice across Georgia, throughout the United States, and internationally. Donna has delivered numerous workshops for ASL learners and practicing interpreters and has presented at multiple national conferences hosted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
For 14 years Donna served on staff at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Georgia, providing interpretation for faculty and staff and leading special projects focused on the education and language development of Deaf children. After completing a master’s degree in Interpreter Pedagogy, she joined the teaching faculty at the University of South Florida in Tampa and the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and she currently teaches at Georgia State University in Atlanta. As founder of FingersCrossed, Inc., Donna produced the inaugural UpGrade Conference: Professional Development for Classroom Interpreters in September 2024. In recognition of her sustained support for educational interpreters, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf presented her with the Brilliance Award.
With more than 35 years of professional experience in interpreting, Donna is committed to supporting colleagues at every stage of their professional journey and looks forward to connecting with and mentoring interpreters.

Originally from Colorado, Aimee was raised in a vibrant Deaf community by Deaf parents, which fostered a deep connection to Deaf culture. She earned an ASL Interpreting degree from the University of South Florida and worked for several years as a professional interpreter, motivated by a commitment to meaningful, accessible communication.
In 2021, amid industry challenges and the pandemic, Aimee transitioned into administrative work to combine her interest in Business Administration with her ASL expertise and to support small businesses within the Deaf community. She has since held a variety of administrative roles and now serves as Operations Support Administrator at The SOS Agency, where she manages interpreter onboarding and coordinates logistics for multiple customer accounts.

Sophie developed a passion for American Sign Language after meeting a Deaf friend in high school. Encouraged by members of the Deaf community, she earned a B.S.Ed. in ASL/English Interpreting from Valdosta State University and subsequently worked full time in the interpreting field.
A native of the Atlanta area, Sophie is enthusiastic about joining The SOS Agency. She brings administrative experience and is eager to contribute to the company’s customer support operations. She is committed to raising awareness about access and supporting the Deaf community.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, and meeting friends for chai lattes.

Melanie is a graduate of The University of South Florida, where she majored in ASL Interpreting. She holds an EIPA 4.1 and provides interpretation services in both medical and educational settings.
A passionate advocate for effective communication, Melanie balances her professional work with personal interests in literature and sports, including the Harry Potter series, football, and hockey. She lives in Wellington, Florida, with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs, Sidney and Gryffindor. Much of her free time is spent at the dance studio supporting her daughters’ activities.

Holly possesses over 15 years of experience advocating for accessibility in higher education and related sectors. She began her career in 2009 as a C-Print Captionist at Georgia Perimeter College (now Georgia State University), initially as a contractor before transitioning to a staff captionist role. During her tenure at GSU she advanced to coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and oversaw scheduling for campus accessibility services.
In 2021 Holly joined a New England language services firm as a Key Account Manager, where she managed client scheduling and provided account support through 2024. Deeply committed to equitable communication and accessibility services, she is pleased to be a part of the SOS team and looks forward to reengaging with the community.
A resident of the Atlanta area for more than 30 years, Holly enjoys spending time with her two children—her daughter, a recent LSU graduate preparing for graduate school, and her son, who is studying aviation. Outside of family commitments she can often be found at the beach, reading, or watching sports, with a particular interest in hockey.

Chris George has over 25 years of expertise in technical operations, financial management, and advanced computer skills. With a proven history of streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing reporting accuracy, Chris has consistently driven operational efficiency and compliance in previous roles. Chris’s experience includes managing financial performance, developing site-level dashboards, and automating reporting systems. He enjoys leveraging this background to support The SOS Agency’s business operations and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Outside of work, Chris loves spending time with his wife, their six kids, and three dogs. He’s big on cooking, camping trips, and tinkering with computers — basically anything that mixes family fun with a bit of adventure and tech.