Selected work across my career in publishing, translation, content, communication, and professional presentations.
stjude.org
Contributed to the initiative highlighted in this published story, collaborating with the Strategic Communication, Education & Outreach team to review and refine Spanish-language clinical trial summaries and patient-facing content, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, medical terminology, and cultural relevance.
stjude.org
A patient- and family-facing resource explaining how to access interpreter services and other communication support at St. Jude—services I supervised as part of Interpreter Services.
St. Jude · 2025–2026
Reviewed and proofread Spanish-language patient and family outreach materials and website content with the Strategic Communication, Education & Outreach team, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and cultural relevance while helping empower patients and families to better understand and navigate their care.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Hosted a weekly Spanish-language pediatric game show and translated and adapted educational, activity, and promotional materials for Spanish-speaking children and families.
Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinated three national medical interpreter conferences, translating presentations, promotional materials, participant communications, and other conference content while supporting event coordination.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital · 2016–2020
Presented to palliative care fellows and healthcare professionals on cultural humility, cross-cultural communication, and effective interpreter collaboration in pediatric care.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) · July 2023–July 2025 · Panelist
Participated as a panelist for medical students and physicians, sharing practical insights on cultural sensitivity, medical interpretation, and effective cross-cultural communication in healthcare.
TAMIT · 2020 · Keynote
Explored the evolving role of language professionals and the importance of cultural intelligence in healthcare communication.
International Medical Interpreters Association · 2013 · Co-Presenter
Professional workshop on effective interpreter practice in pediatric speech and language therapy.
TAMIT · 2012 · Co-Presenter
Workshop addressing linguistic challenges that can affect accuracy and meaning in Spanish medical interpreting.