We believe that owning a piano doesn’t make someone a pianist, just as speaking multiple languages doesn’t make someone an interpreter.
What We Do
Welcome to the new ASIT (now Atlanta Spanish Interpreting & Translation)! We not only offer specialized courses to prepare and train interpreters, but also provide professional translation and interpretation services tailored to your Spanish language needs. Our team of certified translators, editors, and proofreaders ensures that every message is accurate, culturally appropriate, and effective. As a local provider, we are proud to deliver trusted Spanish language solutions that serve and strengthen our diverse community.
Our Story
At Atlanta Spanish Interpreting & Translation (ASIT), our work is rooted in both expertise and passion. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Michelle Yrigollen-Robbins (aka Dr. Y), a Georgia-licensed court and medical interpreter, ASIT was built on the belief that accurate translation is more than words—it’s about clarity, connection, and trust.
Dr. Y's career reflects the depth of that commitment. A former educator recognized by the U.S. National Educators Association for her excellence in teaching, she later served as a linguist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where she translated highly confidential material across a wide range of topics. Her academic career has been equally distinguished: as a professor, she has taught doctoral students and served on dissertation committees, work that has sharpened her advanced proofreading and editing skills. She has also served as an editor for academic journals, including the Journal of Latinos and Education, further strengthening her expertise in precise, polished communication.
Her professional translation and interpreting experience spans both local and international contexts. She has worked with Johns Hopkins University, Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia Tech Athletics, and other local organizations, supporting diverse communities with accurate and culturally sensitive communication. She also worked on an international legal case involving South America, translating critical legal documents with precision and discretion.
Dr. Y holds a B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico, an M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from CSU, Fresno, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies from Georgia State University. She is also the author of An Interpreter's Guide to Financial Survival: “Service” as Key to Success, one of the best-selling books in the field, and serves as an orientation instructor for the Georgia Commission on Interpreters.
Through ASIT, Dr. Y and her team continue a simple but powerful mission: to provide Spanish translation and interpreting services that are accurate, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of diverse communities.