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Member Spotlight: Edna Ditaranto – Celebrating 35 Years of the Portuguese Language Division
This year marks a remarkable milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Portuguese Language Division (PLD). As we celebrate this legacy, we turn our spotlight to Edna Ditaranto, the founder of our beloved division. Revision: Lynnea Hansen Photo: Edna Ditaranto What motivated you to create the Portuguese Language Division? My translation career began in 1984, when I […]
PLD Leadership Spotlight: Rafa Lombardino
Where do you currently live? California What motivated you to join the leadership of the PLD? I was in close contact with members of the leadership council then, so I decided to volunteer my time and contribute with my IT and media-relations knowledge. What was your role in the PLD, and when did you […]
PLD Leadership Spotlight: Tereza Braga
Where do you currently live? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil What motivated you to join the leadership of the PLD? It was a natural and obvious decision for me back in the 1990s, with no family in the U.S., but enjoying my life as a solo world explorer. I was leaving a boring consular job […]
The Art of Interpreting Bilingual Weddings
Illustration: Luciane Camargo Revision: Todd Harkin When I was a girl, the only altar I ever imagined standing at was my own wedding—which, by the way, did happen in 2014. Back in 2009, when I began my career as a translator and interpreter, I never could have imagined that one day I’d be standing beside […]
The Evolving Linguist Conference: Dr. Nattalia Paterson
The Evolving Linguist Conference is just around the corner! PLD’s very own Dr. Nattalia Paterson will be leading a workshop on the importance of precision in court interpreting, emphasizing its relevance not only for professionalism but also as a safeguard for due process. In this workshop, Dr. Paterson will provide a comparative exploration of legal […]
S7 E28 SPD PODCAST: THE EVOLVING LINGUIST CONFERENCE – AN INTERVIEW WITH ITS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
The Evolving Linguist Conference is just a month away! In Episode 28 of the ATA SPD Podcast, keynote speakers Daniel Šebesta and Nathalie Greff-Santamaria share their insights in an engaging interview conducted by Grabriela Escarrá. They provide fresh perspectives on how language professionals can thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Both speakers offer inspiration and practical […]