“I do it, so they don’t have to”. Gabriela Siebach is an Adjunct Professor at UMass-Amherst and the Director of Interpreting Services at Cesco Linguistic Services. With two decades of experience in training, assessment, and advocacy, Gabriela has dedicated her career to advancing equitable language access. She holds a graduate…
At LEO, we’re always looking for ways to help interpreters and translators grow their careers. This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Alaa Ali, Bromberg & Associates’ SEO expert, who shared great insights on how SEO can be a powerful tool for freelancers looking to build their personal…
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 Translator this week is Veronika Demichelis, President-Elect of the American Translators Association (ATA). Veronika is an accomplished freelance translator specializing in various fields such as localization, marketing, communication, human resources, education, and e-learning. Her passion for education is evident through her role as an adjunct professor in the…
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…
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…
One of the main speakers at LEO’s conferences is Dr. Bill Rivers, who is a part of an acclaimed panel What the Future Holds. Bill is the founding Chair of ASTM Technical Committee F43, Language Services and Products, and chairs the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 232, Education and…
This week we are featuring one of LEO's Conference most beloved speakers Caitilin Walsh. Caitilin is an ATA-Certified translator who delights in producing publication-quality translations for the computer industry and food lovers alike. Former President of the American Translators Association, she brings her strong opinions on professionalism as an instructor…
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…