Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, President: president@catiweb.org
Maria Rodriguez was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She is currently working as the Program Director for the Spanish Community Interpreter Program A.A.S. at Cape Fear Community College in Castle Hayne, NC, as well as, a Freelance Medical Interpreter. She is a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI-Spanish). She holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, with emphasis on Spanish Literature and Culture. Maria served as a Director (Conference Coordinator) for the CATI board from 2002 to 2010. She is a member of the following organizations: CATI, IMIA, and NCIHC. Maria is passionate about interpreting, spending time with family, books, and helping her community.
Monica Rodriguez-Castro, Vice-President: cati_vicepresident@catiweb.org
I am an assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). I teach specialized translation practice, computer-assisted-translation tools and project management. My primary research interests include empirical studies in translator satisfaction, translation pedagogy and post-editing.
In addition to my expertise in education, I have been involved with the ATA. I held a leadership position as elected Assistant Administrator & Interim Administrator for the Educators Division.
Rhode Thomas, Secretary: Secretary@catiweb.org
Rhode grew up in the Dominican Republic. After earning her degree in arts and
sciences, she worked as an art teacher, teaching Spanish-speaking children in
elementary through high school.. After relocating to the United States, she began her
linguist profession at the New York English Academy. When Rhode was given the
opportunity to move to the Netherlands, she spent a significant amount of time
translating religious materials from English to Spanish and traveling throughout
Europe. Following her return to the United States, she started working as a freelance
professional interpreter.
Rhode works as a professional interpreter and translator with over 20 years of
experience. Certified and experienced in the medical and educational fields. Serving
in various sectors, including education, community, legal, healthcare, mental health,
religious, industrial, social services among others.
Jaime Russell, Treasurer: Treasurer@catiweb.org
Marc Tamarit-Galdón, Director at Large - NC: NCdirector1@catiweb.org
Hailing from Spain, Marc earned a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Intercultural Communication (Spanish, English, and German) from Universidad Europea de Valencia, a Master’s degree in Spanish Translation from Kent State (Ohio), and a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno. A Certified Healthcare Interpreter and Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville in the Department of Classical and Modern languages, he has collaborated with many organizations in the United States and Europe. Marc ultimately wants to improve the lives of students and disenfranchised populations, especially those identifying with the Rainbow family.
Aniella Vivenzio, Director at Large - NC: NCdirector2@catiweb.org
My name is Aniella Vivenzio and I am a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI, Spanish). I have been serving the ATA in several leadership positions. I am a member of the Leadership Council of the Translators Company Division and the Submissions Coordinator of the Newsletter Deep Focus in the Audiovisual Division. We were able to provide division members with updates on new technologies and new trends relevant to their field.
We were able to provide continuing education opportunities through webinars and seminars, and increase our social media presence. These opportunities have allowed me to bring new initiatives to the ATA’s membership, and I would like to organize similar events as CATI’s NC Director.
I would like to continue empowering our interpreters with new learning opportunities and new events. I would like to propose additional performance-based workshops for our professional interpreters to move their interpreting skills to the next level.
Sandra Aidar-McDermott, Director at Large - SC: scdirector1@catiweb.org
E. Zoe Schutzman, Director at Large - SC: scdirector2@catiweb.org
Born in Queens (New York), I grew up in Seville (Spain) and moved to Connecticut where I completed my BA in East Asian Studies and Architectural Design at Wesleyan University. I received my MA in Linguistics from the City University of New York Graduate School, pursued Translation and Interpretation Studies at Hunter College, became a New York State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter and Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Spanish) professional. Co-founder and CEO of Cloud 18, a global multidisciplinary creative enterprise, I am a published author, presenter, trainer, mentor, consultant, who has provided linguistic and culturally responsive acumen to varied teams and endeavors, directed new avenues for sustainable professional growth, and forged high-value partnerships with community and institutional stakeholders. My contributions have encompassed meaningful access to healthcare/community services and justice for limited English proficient and languages of lesser diffusion communities; sociolinguistic, language acquisition, language documentation, and performance projects; analyses of internal and national regulatory policies; and the development, trans-creation, and translation of literary, research, outreach, and educational materials. From 2020 to 2023, I had the pleasure of serving as Commissioner at the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).