What do a firefighter, EMT, and bodybuilder have in common with a language access leader? With a career grounded in healthcare and crisis response, Rosemary brings a rare combination of grit, empathy, and operational insight to the field of language access. She’s spent the last 15+ years building a robust,…
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Why Interpreter Wellness Is Essential for Career Longevity What happens when caregivers forget to care for themselves? In this Q&A, Cynthia Mauleón — interpreter, trainer, writer, and healing practitioner — opens up about burnout, boundaries, and why self-care must be non-negotiable in our profession. Drawing from her…
Meet Dale Lundstrom, a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) and interpreter trainer based in Salt Lake City, UT. With a profound passion for language, Dale has built a dynamic career in freelance interpretation and translation along Utah's Wasatch Front. He also trains new interpreters at Intermountain Health and educates bilingual staff…
This week’s Featured Linguist is Prado Antolino, the Language Services Manager at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. With a rich academic background including a Master's degree in Translation and Applied Linguistics, Prado brings a wealth of experience and insight to her role. As a double-certified professional in translation and…
Discover the unique challenges and joys of trilingual interpretation with Kenton Myers, a seasoned language professional proficient in English, Spanish, and ASL. From strategic scheduling to the delicate art of managing a Language Service Company, Kenton shares insights from his dynamic career, offering valuable advice for aspiring interpreters.As a medical…
Our Featured Interpreter this week is Robin Ragan, a distinguished CMI (Certified Medical Interpreter) and State Court Certified Interpreter. As a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, Robin's passion for languages and her expertise in translation and interpreter training have paved the way for a transformative educational program. With…
This week’s Featured Linguist is Marta Spirk, our new conference speaker and leadership empowerment expert with a background in interpreting. We asked Marta about her career path, personal branding and what she will present on at LEO6. Q: How did you start in the language industry? And what then lead you…
Our Featured Interpreter this week is Janis Palma. Janis is an English-Spanish interpreter and translator with over 40 years of experience. She became federally certified as a judiciary interpreter in 1981, certified by NAJIT as an interpreter and translator in 2004, and is licensed by the State of Texas as…
This week we are featuring one of LEO's favorite conference speakers Jorge Mejia, CCHI-certified interpreter with 15 years of experience. Jorge is a Medical Interpretation Coordinator at Natividad Hospital in California. Q: How long have you been an interpreter, and why did you choose this profession? I have been a professional interpreter…
