It’s an honor to be considered for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors.

AI is reshaping how our work is commissioned, valued, and perceived. At the same time, these challenges present an opportunity to reaffirm the human expertise and creativity at the heart of what we do and ensure that future generations of translators have the chance to thrive in this field.

For the past 15 years, I’ve built a career as a Spanish- and Galician-to-English audiovisual translator, specializing in subtitling, closed captioning, dubbing, and audio description. My work is grounded in both professional experience and academic training, including an MA in translation studies from Kent State University. Over the years, I’ve translated films, series, and documentaries, including some of the most popular Spanish-language programs on streaming and three Oscar-nominated films. I was honored to have my work recognized in 2026 with the Hermes Award for Best Subtitling of a Series.

I currently serve as social media manager for ATA’s Audiovisual Division and as an active committee member of Subtle: The Subtitlers’ Association. I’m also a member of the Asociación de Traducción y Adaptación Audiovisual de España and the Audio Description Association.

If elected, I’ll aim to make ATA membership and conference attendance more accessible, especially for students and members facing financial hardship, and to ensure ATA continues to deliver excellent value for the cost of membership.

I’ll also help promote fair working conditions and greater recognition of linguists as highly skilled professionals whose expertise remains essential as our industry evolves. ATA has an important role to play in communicating the value of the practitioners it represents, and public awareness is a critical part of that effort. Translation is often invisible by nature, and many people have little idea of the training and specialized knowledge behind it. Through public-facing campaigns and outreach, ATA can foster a better understanding of our work and the value it brings to society.

Our profession is at a turning point, and I’m ready to contribute to what comes next by supporting practitioners, raising the visibility of our profession, and helping ATA meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.