I’m passionate about – Empowering others to lead and make a difference in the world. I love to inspire others and help them to pursue their passion. When this happens, it lights me up inside.

For fun I like to – Travel the world, try new foods, play Spanish guitar and learn about other cultures.

The best thing about Linguava is – Our passion for serving marginalized communities to help them be empowered, connected and understood. We live diversity and welcome all people to join us in our mission.

Some day I hope to – Scuba dive in Fiji with my wife. I dream about Fiji a couple times a week.

I’m passionate about – Growing up with grandparents that were immigrants allowed me to witness first-hand the barriers of communication, healthcare access and information that they experienced. They had difficulty communicating in English, so I became their interpreter at a very young age. Each day, my passion for communication and access to information reminds me of the importance of our work at Linguava.

For fun I like to – I love to try out new recipes and explore new places to travel. My interest in fitness also gets me excited about exploring new workout and exercise styles.

The best thing about Linguava is – Our values in being people-oriented! We are always seeking feedback and taking into consideration the people we serve as we create services and policies and develop the way we do business with them.

Some day I hope to – Travel the world! While still working and contributing to Linguava, I would love to continue to travel and get to know other cultures around the world.

I’m passionate about – Helping those less fortunate than me.

For fun, I like to – Hike around the beautiful Northwest, catch a good movie, or cook new dishes.

The best thing about Linguava is – Our family-like culture. We are committed to helping others achieve success.

Some day I hope to – Travel the world to experience the different cultures and taste all those delicious foods.

I’m passionate about – Languages and cultures and how they relate to one another.

For fun I like to – Try something new; do yoga and crossfit; travel, read, hike.

The best thing about Linguava is – The inspiring people here that I get to work with.

Some day I hope to – Spend a few years traveling around our beautiful planet.

I’m passionate about – Family, puppies and helping provide language services to those from every corner of the earth.

For fun I like to – Explore new places, kayak, go bike riding, try new coffee shops or ice cream shops (any food establishment, really), play guitar, watch HGTV, road trip, and take pictures!

 The best thing about Linguava is – Our close-knit community and the diverse group of people that work here.

Some day I hope to – Travel the world and live abroad.

I’m passionate about – Family. A strong family, centered around God the Father, truly is the root from which an abundant life will grow, mature, bloom and be fruitful.

For fun I like to – Spend time with my three grandboys. Seeing the wonder in their eyes as they grow and learn is a great gift.

The best thing about Linguava is – The continual spirit of innovation. All ideas are welcome, heard, and encouraged. We believe, “There has got to be a better way….”

Some day I hope to – Go on a Michelangelo Tour of Europe to see his artwork, including The Pieta, David, Moses and the Sistine Chapel. It is said that he would see the figure inside the block of marble and then work to bring it to life. I want to see what he saw.

I’m passionate about – Helping people and the community by listening, understanding, caring, and sharing our human values.

For fun I like to – Play guitar for hours. Go hiking and camping. Take photos. Read books. Meditation.

The best thing about Linguava is – Our cultural diversity. The exceptional care that is taken with staff, clients, and interpreters. There is lots of room for innovation.

Some day I hope to – Help Linguava become the leading firm in the interpretation industry with cutting-edge technology, powerful brand image, and exceptional customer service. Also to empower the community of minorities in the US to keep society diversified, living harmonious with compassion, respect, and dignity.

I’m passionate about –  Graphic design and using colors to help heal the world through meditation and understanding our connection to one another.

For fun I like to –  Hike up and down mountains, rock climb, explore unknown hiking trails with friends and create tribal art drawings on people as a way of meditation.

The best thing about Linguava is –  Our diversity, acceptance and respect for all of our different cultures. We celebrate diversity not by just saying it but by doing things that reflect it. Diversity is our middle name.

Some day I hope to –  Venture out and complete my Diego adventure, which includes re-visiting the Caribbean, making my way down to Venezuela, hopping to Brazil and jetting over to New Zealand’s beaches.

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I’m passionate about – Being fortunate enough to be in a position to help bridge the communication gap for those in need of our services. Meeting people from other cultures is the best education on earth.

For fun I like to – Travel and experience different cultures and countries around the world. Closer to home, I enjoy gardening, bargain shopping and dabbling in interior design.

The best thing about Linguava is – The people. It’s a family culture of teamwork and caring.

Some day I hope to – Return to some of my favorite travel spots … Bora Bora/Morea, Stockholm, the island of Mustique and to visit our National Parks.

I’m passionate about –  One of my greatest passions is helping others. I enjoy helping people find solutions to their most simple or complex problems.

For fun I like to – Travel to international locations with my family. We very much enjoy traveling to new destinations as a family and taking lots of pictures of all our adventures.

The best thing about Linguava is – Professionally, you are constantly growing and evolving by tackling complex challenges and learning from your clients. Personally, you are surrounded with innovative, talented, and passionate colleagues who approach each day with tenacity and drive.

Someday I hope to – Build an ancestry tree. I would love to be able to share historical records, photos and other information with my family and friends.

I’m passionate about – I’m passionate about playing a part in helping others communicate and obtain access to the services they need. I understand the challenges of living in a foreign country and struggling with the language as a result of the time I spent living in Chile. I also witnessed a similar experience when my husband first moved to the U.S. in 2014. Because of these experiences and many others, I understand the vital role interpreters play in our community and sincerely value the work they do.

For fun, I like to – Explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest by getting outdoors and hiking or trying new restaurants with friends. I also love cooking, exercising, painting, and volunteering with the youth at my church.

The best thing about Linguava is – The people! I truly enjoy going to work each day, in large part due to the kind, passionate, diverse group of people I have the pleasure of working with. I am grateful for the friendships I have made with colleagues within the Linguava office as well as with our wonderful interpreters who work in the field.

Some day I hope to – Pass on my love for the Spanish language and interpretation to my future children. I would also love to become a Certified Medical Interpreter and explore opportunities in document translations.

I’m 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 thing about 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’m passionate about – Helping families that have experienced domestic violence. Growing up in a home where violence was normal, I now know there is a happier world to experience. Millions of families are terrorized by domestic violence everyday.

For fun I like to – Spend time with my three daughters. We make collages, watch movies and cook. We attend their events, like track, ballet and boxing. My eldest daughter and I spend time just hanging out. Our last outing was hiking at Multnomah Falls. We’re reading a book together which is teaching us both a few things about ourselves!

The best thing about Linguava is – Linguava allows me to do what I love to do…help people! We give a voice to our clients, providing them with the valuable service of interpretation and translation that becomes a powerful bridge to communication. The individuals we serve are very strong, intelligent, wonderful people and I feel they appreciate the work we do in their lives!

Some day I hope to – Use my skills to continue serving people by becoming a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and opening a shelter for women’s domestic violence and caring for the homeless.

I’m passionate about – Developing meaningful, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and all those around me. I also really enjoy baking cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies and other goodies!

For fun I like to – Act like I’m a real gardener while I tend to the vegetables and flowers in the yard. I look forward to making pico de gallo with my homegrown ingredients! I also enjoy spending time at the Portland Mercado, sitting outside with a sangria, reading a book, and listening to the music and people around me.

The best thing about Linguava is – The spirit of altruism. Every single person here is dedicated to helping interpreters, clients and the communities we serve by constantly helping and doing things outside the scope of their roles.

Some day I hope to – Have a home on the beach in South America, where I can take my family to relax, swim, and play. Or actually, where I can let my family run loose as I sit on the beach, soak in the sun and sip on my piscola.

I’m passionate about – Human rights and helping others. Building relationships and developing myself both play roles in how I can better support my community and the intersections of the people within it. We’re all on this planet together.

For fun I like to – Socialize with my friends and family over great food and drink. I love to eat and sample cuisine from around the world. Traveling is another joy of mine and I seek opportunities to explore and indulge in new cultural experiences every year.

The best thing about Linguava is – The people. Linguava is a family inside and out. We’re made up of incredibly different individuals, all of whom come together to help serve communities from around the world.

Some day I hope to – Indulge in venture capitalism and financially support other peoples ideas, visions and projects. I would focus on sustainable and equitable projects that innovate industry and help create homes for disenfranchised people that don’t have a place in society.

I’m passionate about – Sustainability, connection and development. We are all connected and must rely upon each other for our future. Through education, dedication, and communication there is nothing we cannot achieve. Our time is fleeting but our legacies are not.

For fun I like to – Adventure! By traveling, hiking, learning, dancing, and accepting new challenges. I like to create and cultivate positive and meaningful experiences for myself and others.

The best thing about Linguava is – Our passion for people! It Begins with empathy, understanding, empowerment and advocacy.

Some day I hope to – Foster a rescued baby tiger!