Our Team

Mario is a technical translator based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. With a Bachelor degree in Finance from the University of Brasilia (UnB – 1990) and a degree in technical translation from the American School of Brasilia (1986), he specializes in technical/engineering, business/finance and legal/contract translation. With 32 years’ experience in the industry, Mario has worked with both Brazilian and international companies including AmBev, Albany, WorleyParsons and SNC-Lavalin.

Alejandra has been an English<>Spanish Interpreter and Translator for over 25 years specializing in Financial, Legal, Marketing, and Healthcare topics. She is an experienced linguist in Mexico and the US, as well as an editor and copywriter. As a subtitler, she has a movie and a Netflix show, with an article written by the show’s producer praising her work for “translating the “untranslatable” to an English-speaking audience. 

In addition to her translation and copywriting work, multitasker Alejandra is passionate about the NFL and works as a football analyst during the NFL season for a Mexican sport’s network. She loves traveling, animals, rock music, and spending quality time with her family and close friends.

Renée’s journey into the world of translation is rooted in her diverse background and passion for languages and cross-cultural communication.

Hailing from Northern Ontario, Canada, a native French speaker fluent in English. Renée specializes in translating between English and Canadian French, ensuring seamless communication for businesses in diverse sectors. With a foundation in environmental engineering and a decade spent living in Europe, she honed her skills to provide precise translations, especially in technical and environmental domains. 

Renée is passionate about promoting health, wellness, and sustainability, both professionally and personally and recently completed a diploma in holistic nutrition. Beyond translation, she is a self-taught holistic chef, constantly experimenting with recipes that promote well-being. When not in the kitchen, Renée loves to explore new cultures and cuisines with her family, creating lasting memories. And for an invigorating twist, she occasionally indulges in a refreshing cold plunge.

Born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec (Canada) and having lived in Ontario since the age of 10, Joanie is one of the few who can say she is native of two languages – English and French. With a degree in Translation from York University’s Glendon College, a diploma in Journalism – Print from Sheridan College and a BA in French Literature and Environmental Management, Joanie has all the tools needed to tackle any and all language-based challenges (provided they are in English and French).

Since 2011, Joanie has developed extensive experience in corporate communications and translation. She has worked primarily in the travel industry, in telecommunications, in retail and in the food industry, but also has experience translating and writing for the mining-engineering industry, the construction industry and numerous little niche areas, such as classical music and Olympic weightlifting.

When not playing with words, Joanie likes to stay active. Throughout the years, she has competed in swimming, horseback riding, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and more recently, triathlons. She also enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, running, cycling and anything else that involves being outside, trees, dirt paths, rocks and sometimes mud (ok… there’s always mud).

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Rita is a translator, editor, copywriter and business researcher currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has completed a BA in History and Linguistics and an MA in Technical Communication and Localization.

Rita’s translation career started over a decade ago in Brazil with a local NGO in fair trade. Her working fields include marketing, business and technical documents. She is currently a business due diligence researcher and a freelance translator.

After discovering the world of fairtrade and sustainability, Chiara has not stepped back. While crafting her translation skills studying and working in Germany, Italy and the UK, she has joined a group of people sourcing local and fairtrade produce for their meals, learnt how to make cosmetics and soap at home and attended relevant trade fairs, such as Sana in Bologna, Italy.

Chiara’s experience in customer service and marketing, together with her specialization in medicine, beauty and lifestyle, ensure she takes a holistic approach to the texts she translates. She holds a degree in Translation and Liaison Interpreting from Bologna University, Italy and a Master’s in Translation from Swansea University, UK. Chiara currently lives in Italy with her family.

A native of Brazil, Esther has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing, as well as an English proficiency certificate from Cambridge University. After relocating to the United States in 2001, she obtained her certification in Translation Studies from New York University.

Her fields of specialization include marketing, business, social sciences, the environment, and NGOs. She is also a long-time volunteer for Global Voices, where she serves as an editor coordinator. Esther is a ProZ certified translator and a member of the American Translators Association. She lives in Miami, Florida.

Dana specialises in translation projects in the fields of environment, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. She also transcreates (marketing focused translation) for lifestyle brands.

She is a keen rock and classical music concert-goer and is interested in food history. Dana’s passion for travelling matches her interest in learning about other cultures.

Hyojung is a seasoned freelance translator specializing in English > Korean translation services. She began her translation journey in 2016, initially balancing it with other professional commitments. In 2021, she transitioned to full-time freelancing.

With a focus on IT, Medical & Healthcare, Tourism, and Subtitling, she has worked for a variety of clients. Notable among these is a three-year collaboration with Udemy, translating diverse courses from Python to React. This experience honed her skills and deepened her understanding of technical subjects. Hyojung has also contributed to health and wellness initiatives, having translated booklets aimed at supporting people living with paralysis and enhancing their health and well-being.

In her free time, Hyojung hosts a monthly book club, fostering intellectual exchange and community engagement.

Belén partners with creators, agencies, businesses, and organisations in the wellness and travel industries to translate their content into Spanish and spread their inspiring messages. With her language expertise and support, her clients can increase their community engagement, expand their customer base, and reach their financial goals. They can achieve all of that (and more!) while making a meaningful and life-changing impact on more people worldwide.

As a linguist who embraces and celebrates inclusion and diversity, Belén strives to convey information using clear and inclusive language. She also understands the immense importance of culture in multilingual strategies, so she makes sure the translated content is authentic, respectful, and culturally sensitive.

Myriame hails from a small French-speaking village in Northern Ontario. French is her mother tongue, but she enjoys being bilingual since she learned English quickly, given that it took over as soon as she left her little town. This is one of the many factors that has shown her the importance of the French language and has always encouraged her to preserve and perfect it.

Translation provides Myriame with an opportunity to showcase her vigorous research skills and innate curiosity. She’s an eternal student who thrives on learning about everything. Her thirst for learning led her to complete a Bachelor of Science at the University of Ottawa. She then undertook a second bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics at the Université de Montréal. During the pandemic, she embarked on a master’s degree in pharmacogenomics at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer, affiliated with the Université de Montréal. Having completed this challenge, she is now in her 3rd and final year of Dental Hygiene Techniques at Collège de Maisonneuve.

In her spare time, Myriame loves to swim, play volleyball, and train for triathlons. She nurtures her artistic side with knitting and crocheting. She loves reading in the sun, in both French and English.

Silvia, a native Italian translator with a BA in Political Science and a MA in Translation Studies, specialises in health and wellness. She lived and worked in Italy, Spain and Austria before moving to the UK. Currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Silvia has lived and breathed the languages and cultures of all these beautiful countries.

In her spare time, she’s a bookworm who devours anything written on her favourite topics: psychology, environment, feminism, diet and nutrition. She’s a yoga and mindfulness devotee, enjoys cooking, and loves nature and animals.

Few things make Silvia as happy as this random selection of interests, each one carved out of personal life experiences and fortunate encounters. Intersectionality and holism are words she lives by, constantly trying to stay centered while looking at things from marginalized standpoints.

Being born into a family of medical doctors and being chronically ill since the age of 8, she translates texts using both medical and social approaches and keeping the individual in the spotlight. And while matters such as tea trade or sailing may look mundane when compared to life-changing medical treatments, they represent areas where social justice has a long way to go still.

Silvia’s involvement in sustainability and neurodiversity as a translator has allowed her to research ableist behaviors and lesser-known issues of the current climate crisis.

Natasha holds a degree in Sworn Translation and a post-graduate degree in Literary Translation. She has been working since 2020 on translation projects for NGOs that protect children’s rights and fight for gender equality. Through this work, she now appreciates the importance of including women in decision-making processes so they can fully contribute to long-term solutions regarding climate change.

Having deepened her knowledge of international development and humanitarian aid, Natasha seeks to support agencies and clients that empower societies, especially women, to responsibly and sustainably care for nature and our global biodiversity.

Meet Heike, owner of Holthaus Language Solutions. As a German⇆English patent and technical translator, her talent lies in unraveling the intricacies of patents and technical texts. In her role as transcreator, she excels in crafting magnetic marketing translations for her clients, who treasure Heike for her profound insight into health, wellness, technology, and patents.  

Beyond the world of translation, Heike loves navigating the backcountry on her black Suzuki GSX 650 F, and hiking in Michigan’s beautiful forests. She is a Reiki Practitioner and is currently studying sound healing.

Chiara is an Italian linguist with an MA in Translation and a specialization in biomedical translation. With 6 years of professional experience in marketing and 10 years as a freelance translator, she brings a unique approach that blends scientific expertise, linguistic precision, market insight, and a human touch to every project. Her work encompasses healthcare, pharmaceutical, sports, and environmental translations. She firmly believes that communication plays a key role in raising environmental awareness and promoting green choices that can ultimately benefit the planet.

Chiara currently lives in Malaga, Spain, with her dog, Lola. Since adopting Lola, Chiara has become more attuned to animal welfare and the significant environmental impact of intensive farming. A vegetarian since early 2024, she is committed to incorporating more plant-based or 100% natural choices into her life—food, beauty products, and cleaning supplies. She embraced a minimalist lifestyle and is constantly exploring new ways to reduce her carbon footprint, live more sustainably, and help the planet. She also participates in climate footprint challenges and contributes monthly to an animal shelter.

In her free time, Chiara enjoys solo traveling, long-distance running, road cycling, hiking, joining beach clean-ups, and taking long walks with Lola. She also has a passion for baking.

Sylwia loved English from the very first classes she took in high school. Her passion for languages took her to an American college where she immersed herself in English. This experience helped her realize that most people felt like her: intrigued by foreign languages, in love with the communication aspect, and needing native help to build relationships across borders.

When she returned to Poland, she enrolled in a full M.A. English studies program and honed her passion for language, her knack for business, and her talent for communication to perfection. Today, she helps bridge cultural differences and linguistic nuances. Nothing is more rewarding for her than seeing English- and Polish-speaking companies communicate and grow their businesses together.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Sylwia loves to play with imagination through creative writing. She also finds joy in immersing herself in the rich cultures of Portugal, savouring local cuisines, indulging in fine wines, and engaging in heartfelt conversations with locals.

Agostina holds a university degree in Sworn Translation and English Teaching. Since 2019, she has been a full-time translator with a passion for inclusive communication, human rights and gender equality. With extensive experience in translating and proofreading documents for impact-driven sectors, she works on projects for government’s agencies, organizations and businesses to make a positive difference in their communities.

Outside of work, Agostina is actively involved in practicing yoga and trying out new recipes. She loves spending time in nature to recharge and stay connected with the environment.