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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 […]
PLD Leadership Spotlight: Regina Alfarano
What is your name? Regina Alfarano Where do you currently live? In São Paulo, Brazil. What motivated you to join the leadership of the PLD? To engage in the Division, to participate actively. What was your role in the PLD, and when did you serve? Grader (for over 25 years) and Language Chair (2009-2018). […]
The Evolving Linguist Conference
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for an unforgettable full-day in-person event hosted by Rutgers University-New Brunswick and proudly presented in collaboration with: Delaware Valley Translators Association DVTA New York Circle of Translators NYCT ATA Spanish Language Division SPD ATA Portuguese Language Division PLD 🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8 am […]
Rooted Far from Home: What I’ve Learned About Preserving Culture and Language in Expat Families
Illustration: Carina Worsley Revision: Lynnea Hansen Twenty years ago, I moved from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City. I still remember how lonely and disorienting those early years were. As an immigrant, I felt like a fish out of water, adrift in an unfamiliar culture, unsure of where I belonged. As human beings, we’re […]