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<\/a><\/p>\nName: <\/em><\/strong>Ana Ara\u00fajo<\/p>\n Where you live: <\/em><\/strong>Orlando, Florida, USA<\/p>\n Email: <\/em><\/strong>aaraujo16@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n What you\u2019re doing these days: <\/em><\/strong>Lately, I\u2019ve been focused on the Portuguese Language Division Leadership Council. I\u2019m so happy to be a member and thrilled to become more involved and assist other colleagues affiliated with the division. Furthermore, I\u2019ve been studying French, which I truly love doing.<\/p>\n Something you\u2019re proud of: <\/em><\/strong>I\u2019m very proud of my family\u2014my son, daughter, and husband. I love my family deeply, and in fact, they are my deepest treasure.<\/p>\n A bit of your background:<\/em><\/strong> I have a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Portuguese with a Minor in Business Administration from Florida International University. Following my 11-year tenure at a bank, during which time I traveled and worked across multiple continents, I transitioned to interpreting. As a Cape Verdean Creole<>Portuguese interpreter, I have over 14 years of experience in the translation and interpreting industry.<\/p>\n How long have you been with ATA and PLD? <\/em><\/strong>I joined the American Translators Association and the Portuguese Language Division in the summer of 2023, so very recently. I believe I am one of the newest members of the Association and the division in general.<\/p>\n What did ATA membership and\/or the PLD bring to you?<\/em><\/strong> Becoming a member of the Association and the Division has been amazing so far. There are already so many colleagues with whom I\u2019ve connected through the wealth of networking opportunities offered. I initially decided to become an ATA member because I wanted to attend the annual conference in Miami, which was exceptional. There were so many people and so many great educational sessions. Even outside the conference, the manifold webinars\u2014whether free or for a very reasonable, member-discounted price\u2014are also sensational. Becoming a member of ATA has been a blast!<\/p>\n Current project (or last\/future interesting project\/activities):<\/em><\/strong> Since becoming a member of the PLD Leadership Council, we have had new initiatives in the works, including preparations for the next conference in Portland. I\u2019m very excited for what is to come.<\/p>\n A major challenge(s) in your career: <\/em><\/strong>A major challenge has been identifying a job that allows me to move to Europe, where I really want to spend more time. Unfortunately, my current job does not allow me to live outside the United States.<\/p>\n Do you have any hobbies? If so, what are they?<\/em><\/strong> My biggest hobby is traveling. It\u2019s something I really love to do, and in fact, in February (2024) I\u2019ll be traveling to Greece. I also enjoy dancing and exercising. I am part of a women\u2019s group that organizes workout sessions together. They are my fitness family.<\/p>\n What is your favorite book in Portuguese-language literature? <\/em><\/strong>Well, well, well! That\u2019s an easy one: anything written by the Portuguese author Ant\u00f3nio Lobo Antunes. I love everything he wrote! Although, if I think about it, my favorite book written in Portuguese is O Lugar Escuro<\/em> by the Brazilian writer Helo\u00edsa Seixas, which really hits home for me. As far as my favorite author, it\u2019s Ant\u00f3nio Lobo Antunes.<\/p>\n What books are currently on your reading list? <\/em><\/strong>For some reason, I love psychiatry, so Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva\u2019s Mentes Perigosas: O Psicopata Mora ao Lado<\/em> and Janelas da Mente<\/em> are currently at the top of my list. Recently, I received a number of books from Brazil, all of which are by her. I really love her books!<\/p>\n Where is the best place to connect with you? <\/em><\/strong>The best place to connect with me is via email at aaraujo16@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n