Equalingua LLC

03/20/2026

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my work and creative journey!

I’ve officially launched my online portfolio—a space that brings together my experience in language services, consulting, and education. It reflects not just what I do, but how I approach every project: with cultural insight, precision, and a commitment to meaningful communication.

Whether you’re building a program, expanding your reach, or looking to better connect with multilingual communities, I’d love for you to explore my work and see what’s possible.

✨ Take a look below (select auto play for the full effect)

If you’re working on a project that could benefit from translation, interpreting, training or language strategy, let’s connect. I’m always open to collaborating and helping bring ideas to life in ways that truly resonate.

02/13/2026

Too cute to pass up, here are a few medically-themed notes for your favorite Valentine! 💕

08/05/2025

**The results are in!**

I passed the pilot exam to become one of the first in the nation to be nationally certified for spoken language interpreting in education. 🎉

Why does this matter?

First, this credential recognizes the growing demand for qualified interpreters and effective language access services in educational settings (i.e., IEP meetings, Section 504 meetings, Special Education evaluations, Speech and Language evaluations, disciplinary meetings, parent-teacher conferences, etc.).

Second, it establishes a standardized measure when demonstrating a skill set in spoken language interpreting (consecutive and simultaneous) in educational settings to professionalize the industry and set a benchmark.

I'm proud to have participated in this pilot project for the translation and interpreting industry. In my experience, schools often rely on a Spanish teacher, ELL teacher, or bilingual secretary to handle these challenging topics, people who have the best intentions but who lack the vocabulary and recall skills to completely and accurately convey the meaning of the message. In other cases, schools may hire an interpreter or contract with an agency, but occasionally that interpreter has minimal experience in educational settings and falls short of mastering the content or vocabulary in the session.

So this credential isn't just another accolade; it's a step in the right direction toward addressing these issues and ensuring that schools and interpreters will be better equipped to provide quality and effective language access services to students and families.

06/05/2025

Volunteer interpreters needed. Please share with your network:

Join us for the Refugee & Immigrant Health Fair on Saturday, July 26th in Milwaukee!

We’re looking for interpreters in languages like Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Burmese, Rohingya, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, and Urdu — plus general volunteers to help with setup, clean-up, registration, babysitting & games.

🗓️ Saturday, July 26
🕚 11AM–2PM
📍 Salam Elementary School, 815 W. Layton Ave, Milwaukee
🔍 Scan the QR code on the flyer

04/26/2025

This article highlights Wisconsin's ongoing shortage of certified legal interpreters.

Finding a qualified interpreter can be a struggle in Wisconsin due to high demand for the profession.

04/10/2025

Check out this recently recovered jewel from the archives -- one of my many creative and enjoyable educational projects with Dan D. and Alverno College colleagues in the simulation lab. This video was created to demonstrate culturally appropriate care while interpreting in labor and delivery. As you watch the video, what are some examples of the culturally appropriate interactions taking place in this scenario?

Spanish Translation Labor Simulation Video

04/04/2025

Are you an interpreter in the Midwest? Join me in La Crosse, Wisconsin, next month for an exciting, in-person professional development opportunity for spoken and sign language interpreters at Viterbo University. CE credits are available from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and RID. Registration is now open! Save your spot by visiting:

https://viterbouniversityethics.regfox.com/community-interpreting-certificate-symposium-

03/24/2025

¡Reserven la fecha ya!

Join us at the 46th Annual Latin American Film Series! We hope to see you there! Check the link to see more details on all LAFS showings

02/28/2025

Thank you to the Latino Medical Student Association at Medical College of Wisconsin for the invitation to speak about barriers to communication at your Cuentos del Corazón event earlier this month! It's always a pleasure to engage in opportunities to support medical Spanish on campus, and the activity of painting an anatomically correct heart was a unique twist on the Valentine's Day theme.

02/01/2025

Saturday afternoon class prep is underway for the spring session of the Advanced Medical Spanish elective starting next week at Medical College of Wisconsin.

12/03/2024

Today on "Giving Tuesday," the Wisconsin Humane Society will match donations up to $25,000, meaning that your donation to support the animal shelter, its programs, and services is doubled! Consider making a donation to the Wisconsin Humane Society online or call 414-ANIMAL. // Hoy para el "martes de dar," se igualarán las donaciones a Wisconsin Humane Society hasta $25.000, lo que significa que se duplicarán las donaciones para apoyar el albergue de animales, sus programas y servicios. Considere hacer una donación a Wisconsin Humane Society en línea o por teléfono al 414-ANIMAL.