Meet the Linguava Team

I am most passionate about – Interpreting has always been one of my greatest passions. However, my focus has shifted towards helping others achieve their goal of becoming an interpreter and developing a true passion for the profession. My faith and family are the driving forces behind my commitment to supporting and inspiring others on this journey.

For fun I like to – There are a few activities I enjoy for fun. In the summertime, I love fishing and camping with my husband, friends, and family. I also enjoy paddleboarding and golfing after work when I can. During the winter, I’m all about playing board games.

The best part of working at Linguava is – being part of a company that truly lives by its mission and vision. One of the core values is putting people first and having a servant's heart. Experiencing this firsthand has been incredibly motivating and inspires me to extend the same kindness and service to others.

Someday I hope to – travel to Greece!

My favorite saying in another language (Spanish) is – "El que no arriesga, no gana." It means "He who doesn't take risks, doesn't win" So taking chances will help you achieve great things.

I’m most passionate about Taking care of Mother Earth, living a healthy lifestyle, learning and growing as a person, traveling, and freedom of religion.

For fun I like to go hiking, shoot hoops and throw the football around at the park with my sons, visit new places, and get together with friends. I enjoy the outdoors a lot.

The best part of working at Linguava is working for a company that takes seriously the importance of putting their team first.
If you have a happy and strong team, you will have happier clients.

Someday I hope to learn how to fly a single seat ultralight, and fly on a BlackFly Ultralight All-Electric Personal VTOL Aircraft.

I am most passionate about – Helping others and giving back to our community.

For fun I like to – Explore new hiking trails, especially challenging ones with a fantastic viewpoint at the end. I enjoy painting, cooking, trying new foods of all kinds, and spending time with friends and family.

The best part of working at Linguava is – Being a part of such a fun, diverse team that is dedicated to such a great mission.

Some day I hope to – Travel with my family to explore the sights, art and cuisine of Greece, Southern Africa, Spain, and India.

My favorite phrase is another language –
Italian: Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto.
English translation: Eat well, laugh often, love much.

I am most passionate about – helping other peoples and taking care of animals. I enjoy volunteering and taking care of all the animals on my property.

For fun I like to – go to concerts and comedy shows. Most concerts I go to are country and rock music.

The best part of working at Linguava is – being a part of a company that puts people first. The company cares about improving patient experiences and about their employees.

Some day I hope to – travel to every continent.

My favorite phrase is another language – guten morgen, which is good morning in German.

I am most passionate about – Helping and Sharing. We are living in a society where there is no equality in different aspect like wages, homelessness, discrimination, child poverty, and different occupations. Therefore, I always aim to look up to good people to shape me to become a better person, but also don't forget to help people in need.

For fun I like to – Living in PNW is a great chance to do all kinds of outdoors activities. I would love to go snowboarding in the winter, and hiking in my spare time. Also, I am trying to learn kitesurfing when the weather is good.

The best part of working at Linguava is – Diversity. I have met so many people who work from different departments and also interpreters who interpret in different languages. Everyone is so unique. They come from different cultures, backgrounds, but here in Linguava we all have the same passion to help, support, and to serve our community.

Someday I hope to – Participate in any non profit organization or a charity work that can help for child poverty in Viet Nam where I was born and grew up.

I am most passionate about – numbers, spreadsheets, and learning new things. I like working as part of a team to accomplish our goals and get things done. I am up for a challenge when it comes to problem solving and finding solutions to make the workflow more efficient.

For fun I like to – Try new food and restaurants around Oregon and the world. I also am a fan of action-packed movies like the Marvel series. I like to explore Oregon’s nature scene and coast. I live up to Portland’s motto – Keep Portland Weird!

The best part of working at Linguava is – The diversity in the workplace. I have the friendliest and most helpful co-workers here and together we have great teamwork like the Justice League!

Some day I hope to – Travel the world, meet new people, and experience new cultures. I would love to travel to Europe someday and revisit Vietnam.

I am most passionate about: Acting, soccer, sunsets and technology.

For fun I like to: Get in touch with friends and family, read tech articles, or play video games.

The best part of working at linguava is: Its working culture and its core values. Working at Linguava encourages you to go above and beyond in all aspects, not only at work, but it encourages you to go above and beyond with your family, with your friends, or with anything you would like to achieve. Working at the TL team is one of the best parts for too for sure.

Someday I hope to: Get to know Europe.

Favorite phrase in another language (Spanish): Si no eres parte de la solución, entonces eres parte del problema.
English translation: If you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem

I am most passionate about – Languages and world culture! I love to understand people and where they come from.

For fun I like to – To run and explore the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer.

The best part of working at Linguava is – Is that we’re from all over the world!

Someday I hope to – Speak a third language well.

I am most passionate about – Helping others, running, and staying fit, not only physically but emotionally as well.

For fun I like to – Go to the gym, run, hike and float down the river.

The best part of working at Linguava is – The culture!

Someday I hope – Complete another full marathon.

I am most passionate about – Building relationships and helping others in any way that I can.

For fun I like to – Sing, paint, and spend time with family & friends.

The best part of working at Linguava is – The opportunity to help so many people in the community and all the relationships that I have made since I started working here.

Someday I hope to – Have the opportunity to travel to places around the world (and learn to play the guitar!)

I am most passionate about – Immersing myself into other cultures. I love nothing more than traveling to different cities and countries all over the world and learning about their customs, history, cuisine, people…etc.Working at Linguava helps me achieve some of that from home as we work with so many people from different culture.

For fun I like to – Go on adventures, try new foods and restaurants, pet peoples dogs, DIY things around the house.

The best part of working at Linguava is – The family-like feeling in the office. Linguava is made up of so many diverse and fun individuals.

Someday I hope to – Take an extended period of time to backpack all over Europe and South America.

I am most passionate about – Soccer. I play, watch it and I coach. I love this sport. I follow a few teams in the US and abroad. Men’s and Women’s teams. Lucky to live in Portland, where we have 2 great soccer teams- Timbers and the Thorns. I’m also very passionate about youth soccer. I’m a youth soccer coach for a club in North Clackamas.

For fun I like to – I like to watch movies. I’m a huge fan of Asian action cinema. I love old movies, like Casablanca and The Thin Man series. I also love superhero movies. I love reading about movies as well and documentaries about movies.

The best part of working at Linguava is – The incredible people I get to work with everyday. We are all on a mission to help all of our clients to the best of our ability. No matter what the circumstance is. Our teamwork is incredible.

Someday I hope to – I’d like to take my family back to Guatemala. To see where I was raised and visit my family there.

I am most passionate about – Striving to leave a beautiful footprint on the lives of others and putting my language and pedagogical skills to good use.

For fun I like to – Dance and appreciate the various manifestations of art, especially those where the greatest potential of the human being has been evidenced.

The best part of working at Linguava is – To be part of a passionate team who is constantly seeking to make human interactions more and more rewarding and meaningful within our magnificent environment.

Someday I hope to – Empower and nurture others as much as so many amazing people have done with me in the past.

My Favorite phase in another language – “Nana korobi, ya oki.” English Translation -“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
My favorite greeting in another language - Namaste. English Translation - "I bow to you."

I am most passionate about – building meaningful relationships in my life and maintaining them the best way I can. I believe that strong connections with others form a foundation for my personal and professional growth. My ability to connect and understand others perspectives contributes significantly to the success of the team in my professional career and for my personal growth.

For fun I like to – go paddle boarding with my dog, hiking, mountain biking, traveling to foreign countries, and hot yoga just to list a few.

The best part of working at Linguava is – definitely the team. Since I started, I've been warmly welcomed by the whole team and even met the owner of the company. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to work with such a great group of people.

Someday I hope to – Tanzania, Africa and climb Kilimanjaro.

My favorite phrase is another language – Namaste.

I am most passionate about – Equal access for all people in all situations with every language, with a close second to garden planting and maintenance.

For fun I like to – Play online games with my family, currently we play Path of Exile on PC. Great learning environment for team building skills!

The best part of working at Linguava is – The ASL Department Dream Team! I know each of them since before starting at Linguava and I'm thrilled to join their ranks!

Someday I hope to – Travel the world with my husband! First international stop we want is to go to Dalian, China!

I am most passionate about – My family, languages, nature, music and cultural related things.

For fun I like to – Spend time with my family, listen to music from all over the world, practice meditation with instrumental music, dance, draw and paint. I am also a collector who seeks out unique things such as hand-made dolls from different countries, die-cast cars, stamps, and toys from around the world.

The best part of working at Linguava is – The stellar team, and the love and care from everyone at this amazing company.

Someday I hope to – Travel around the world with my family and admire the cosmos.

My favorite phrase in another language
不以规矩 不能成方圆。
English translation: Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards.