What is translation, really? And why does it still require human expertise in the age of AI? The short answer: Translation is the professional practice of preserving meaning, intent, and cultural context across languages. It requires linguistic ability, cultural fluency, and strategic judgment about what matters in a given context. The longer answer – andContinue reading “What Translation Actually Is (And Why It Still Requires Human Expertise)”
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Why I Volunteer with Translators without Borders (And Why You Should Too!)
So there I was, doing my own thing browsing around the internet, when BOOM 💥 — an email lands in my inbox: “Ready to Make a Difference? Czech translators needed for WHO project.” Wait, what? I had completely forgotten I’d signed up to volunteer with Translators without Borders a couple months earlier. And now theContinue reading “Why I Volunteer with Translators without Borders (And Why You Should Too!)”
From Government to Language Consulting: A New Chapter
Yes. Hello. I retired from the US Government after 21 years of service yesterday. The emotions! Joy, grief, excitement. Little bit of fear. But mostly gratitude. For a career with people and experiences that pushed me waaaay beyond what I ever thought I could do or become. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, NSA. AndContinue reading “From Government to Language Consulting: A New Chapter”
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