"If translators and interpreters have been around for thousands of years, why is the way we are classified such a hot topic?" (I know this one: Because unions want more members but can't seem to get them without misclassifying the whole country as unionizable employees.)

How meaningful to interpret for the Visión y Compromiso Conference where promotoras de salud (health promotors) are working toward professionalization. I enjoyed sharing the booth w/ Madeline Rios & interpreting for singer/songwriter & social justice activist Rosa Martha Zárate.

Please join us for this very important discussion! Meaningful language access (through professional interpreters) is an essential right. It’s up to us to be part of the conversation & spread awareness. See you there. American Translators Association #ATAAdvocacy #TranslatorsFilm #JointheConversation

These Codes of Ethics represent an enormous amount of work and are an invaluable contribution to language access in education. Secretary Miguel Cardona Brian Schatz Senator Ben Ray Luján Raul M. Grijalva @Montserrat_EDU American Translators Association FIT-IFT ALC. So proud to be part of AAITE

This wknd, I saw Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles & Mariachi Garibaldi perform ‘Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular’ at The Soraya. I find my seat & then colleague Daniel Tamayo walks in several rows in front of me. It was a spectacular show, & it was encouraging to connect! #1nt #smallworld #navidad

Merry Christmas from Caleb & me! May your holiday season be filled w/ hope, peace, & joy. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, & the government will be on his shoulders…he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Is. 9:6

This spectacular photo of the Grand Canyon was taken by none other than my 7-year-old son! We got up before the crack of dawn today to catch the sunrise. #buddingphotographer #grandcanyon #sunrise

As we consider what 2023 has meant to us, & what 2024 has in store, let’s remember to keep relationships front & center. Success isn’t found in achieving material things or outward recognition, but in staying faithful to our calling, & deepening our relationship w/ God & others.

You can still submit your proposal to present at AAITE’s Edu-Con in Washington D.C. on May 3 - 4, 2024! So get that thinking cap on and go for it! Seasoned presenters & first-timers, you all have something to contribute. aaite.org/edu-con-2024 #1nt #xl8 #proposals

Thank you LA Progressive for this terrific profile. I’m humbled and appreciative. East Area Prog. Dems Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian Արտաշէս Քասախեան ANCA Western Region Asbarez News stephen david simon michael colorge Christopher Nikhil Bowen🇮🇳🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

My op-ed presents a clear, heartfelt case in support of Anthony Portantino for Congress. A steadfast ally of independent language professionals, champion of language access, mental health advocate, & proven coalition builder, Anthony Portantino will serve #CD30 w/ diligence & integrity.

What a tremendous treat to have an up-close seat to Crystal Lewis at CampusJAX. I love this photo which captures the exuberant energy & delight so evident in Crystal as she wholeheartedly shared her gift of song (& dance 💃) w/ us. #jazz #creativejoy #beautifulsmile #delight

My op-ed, published in 2021 by MultiLingual Media, was handed out at #DNC2024 during caucus mtgs on Disability & Labor & Voting Rights. Kudos to HansJohnson, a steady champion for #Freelance T&I Professionals, who made clear how #ProAct must be fixed. multilingual.com/fix-pro-act-an…