Internship Title: Interpreting and Translation Intern Description: Interns assist with the language service needs of our clients and external agency partners, including schools, hospitals, and courts, through mostly administrative work. Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4 hour blocks Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Lead Coordinator of Interpreting and Translation Requirements:…
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“When you are a refugee, it feels like your life is over. It feels like you have to carve out a new life when you are so vulnerable, especially when you don’t speak the language. My hope is that my story helps refugees know there is life after, even if you are broken.” – Edina Toole, IIB Translator. One of…
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Robert Thoren-Harmon, Interpreter Scheduler A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Thoren-Harmon is the Interpreter Scheduler responsible for coordinating language access across a wide array of fields in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. Where and what did you study? I started out with an Associate's at ECC city campus and then moved on to the University of Buffalo where I studied the…
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Emily Brady-Santos, Director of Interpreting & Translation A linguaphile with an MBA in social entrepreneurship and MA in education, Ms. Brady-Santos directs the Institute's Interpreting and Translation Department, managing and advocating for the faithful provision of language services in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. What do you feel your role is as the Director of Interpreting and Translation at the…
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Jennifer Ulrich, Translation Coordinator Ms. Ulrich graduated from Buffalo State College with honors and as a member of the Société Honoraire de Français. As the Translation Coordinator for the Interpreting & Translation Department, Jennifer intakes all of the written translation requests from individuals as well as our local (and not local) corporate partners such as medical facilities, universities and research…
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Gülistan Kul, Interpreter Coordinator Born and raised in Turkey, Ms. Kul holds an Ed.M. from the University of Buffalo and is responsible for facilitating language access across a wide array of fields in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. What are your academic credentials and what path have you taken to get to the Institute? How have they prepared you for…
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