AlmaLuna, LLC founder and owner, Jessica Dover, is a state-certified court interpreter (Oregon, Washington), a Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI), and a Certified Health Care Interpreter (Oregon) who has been providing language services for 20 years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Music, Jessica's journey to becoming a professional interpreter and translator began in 2003 in Colorado when she returned from a home stay in Mérida, Yucatán, México to work at a medical clinic. Cut to 2012, after moving to Portland and working as a medical assistant and interpreter and then as an in-house interpreter/translator at a startup tech company, Jessica officially struck out on her own and registered AlmaLuna as an LLC. As a business owner and independent contractor, Jessica's client list includes governmental agencies, community and non-profit organizations, schools, farms, wineries, and corporations. From conference rooms to muddy fields to administrative offices to the bright lights of event stages, Jessica has interpreted in almost every venue imaginable, including for Telemundo's 2022 gubernatorial candidate debate. Her translation work ranges from published newspaper articles to personal statements for immigration cases. She is also the in-house Spanish Content Specialist with the telehealth company Bright.md. Jessica’s professionalism and expertise defines her with every job, and her background in music makes her uniquely suited for the focus and creativity interpreting and translation demand. Contact Jessica today to discuss how AlmaLuna, LLC can bring your message—and nuance—to a larger audience!
