I've had a passion for languages since I was a child, which has led me to have amazing life experiences all over the world. While earning my BA in Spanish and Linguistics with High Distinction from the University of Iowa, I took the opportunity to study French, Portuguese, Arabic and Italian. I also fell in love with Spain while studying abroad at the Universidad de Sevilla, and later spent two years as an English teaching assistant in the Spanish towns of Don Benito and Vinaròs, where I became fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of the Valencian language.

My interest in languages then led me to Durham University, one of the most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, to work on my MA in Translation Studies. This rigorous degree program is part of the European Master's in Translation (EMT) Network, a label given to quality translation programs by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Translation. It prepared me for my professional career with courses related to terminology resources, translation technology, editorial skills, and translation theory, as well as practical experience translating a wide variety of texts (financial, legal, scientific, journalistic, literary, and commercial).

I graduated with Distinction in 2015, at which point I dedicated myself to starting a successful freelance translation career. Over the past decade, I have achieved that goal through my translation work for a diverse array of clients across Europe and the Americas. My most significant accomplishment thus far in my career is my extensive work on an ongoing human resources project in the banking industry. As of early 2025, I have translated over 8 million words in my work on said project. I have also translated two books, several legal and scholarly articles, tourism and marketing content, recipes and menus, blog posts, and business websites.

While I have the most experience with texts related to human resources, banking, marketing and tourism, I love the variety that comes with translation work and am always happy to tackle new text types and do any additional research that is required to produce a high-quality translation.

For more information regarding my past work experience, please view my LinkedIn profile.