Denee Vadell, a/k/a @StenoFluencer, is a highly skilled Court Reporter based out of New York City, boasting over a decade of experience as a CART provider and Realtime Captioner. She is certified on the national level as a Registered Professional Reporter, and on the state level as a Certified Court Reporter of New Jersey, and a New York Association Certified Reporter.
Graduating from Stenotech Career Institute in Fairfield, NJ in 2012, she embarked on a career by providing CART services to students at Rutgers University. Subsequently, Denee transitioned to a broadcast captioning career at VITAC, the largest captioning company in the United States, honing her expertise before pivoting to court work. In 2018, Denee assumed the role of Official Court Reporter in Bronx Criminal Court. And in January of 2024 , she achieved a significant milestone in her career, earning a promotion to Senior Court Reporter at the New York County Civil Supreme Courthouse.
Denee Vadell is recognized as a consummate professional with a genuine dedication to promoting the court reporting profession. Her impactful presence on social media under the moniker “StenoFluencer,” has garnered a substantial following. Revolutionizing the industry through her viral TikTok and Instagram videos, Denee is converting viewers into aspiring court reporting students. Her captivating content has also drawn the attention of national news stations, radio stations, podcasts, newspapers including The New York Times and on the cover of amNY Law, and on a Hulu series: “Diddy On Trial: As It Happened,” where she plays the role of the stenographer showcasing her and her steno machine’s impact on a broader scale.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Denee serves as an Ambassador for the School of Court Reporting at Plaza College; is the Past-Chair of the Membership, Marketing, and Outreach Committee for the National Court Reporters Association; served as First Department Director for the New York State Court Reporters Association; and currently serves as a President-Elect for the New York State Court Reporters Association.
As for her creativity, she is the creator of StenoFluencer and Steno Barbie; the co-creator of Steno Sport alongside Ms. Shaunise Day, Founder of Steno in the City; the organizer of Steno Social where she hosts pop-ups around NYC for aspiring stenographers and professionals to socialize; and the visionary behind Steno Vision, where she hosts annual virtual vision board parties for the court reporting and captioning community, welcoming their friends and families to join in the experience.
As the Recipient of the 2023 Steno in the City People’s Choice Award; Recipient of the 2023 Women’s History Month Honoree Award by the Gender Fairness Committee – 12th Judicial District; Recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award from Dallas Salutes Black Excellence in Stenography; Recipient of the 2024 Carl Sauceda Grant awarded by the National Court Reporters Foundation; Recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Advocacy Award from Plaza College’s School of Court Reporting; Recipient of The 2025 Public Advocate Award awarded by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams; and Recipient of the 2025 Impact Award awarded by JoyTutor at the Celebrations of Courage event, Ms. Vadell is all talent and a lot of business, too.
Despite her demanding career and extensive involvement, Denee remains devoted to her family, prioritizing her role as a proud boy mom and dog mom.
For those seeking motivation, inspiration, and insight into the multifaceted roles of a stenographer in the field of court reporting and captioning, @StenoFluencer is the source. Denee Vadell’s passion and expertise illuminate the path forward in this captivating career.