Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Competencies

• Founder of Chinese Interpreters and Translators, previously known as China Communications Consultants
• A native of Shanghai has been living and working in the U.S. since 1990
• Native fluency in Chinese Mandarin, Shanghai Vernacular and English
• Master’s Degree in East-Asia Studies from Central Connecticut State University
• Bachelor’s Degree in English Linguistics and Translation from Shanghai International Studies University
• Received extensive interpreting trainings including 40-hours medical interpreting practicum
• Provides language and cross-cultural communication trainings for academic institutions, business communities, government agencies, and more
   

Interpreting and Teaching Experience

• Court certified interpreter and translator contracted by the Office of Court Interpreter Services in the State of Connecticut, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court
• Professional level in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as well as sight translation
• Interprets yearly over 500 court proceedings in a variety of cases in Connecticut and Massachusetts
• Has been interpreting and translating for businesses, judicial and medical communities since 1996
• Subject Matter Expert enlisted by the National Center for State Courts to evaluate consortium state court interpreters for their certification
• Trains current and prospective interpreters at Boston University Center for Professional Education
• Implemented and taught Chinese language at University of Hartford and Miss Porter’s School
• More than twenty-seven years of experience in teaching and training

Professional Affiliations

• American Translators Association (ATA)
• National Association of Judicial Interpreters & Translators (NAJIT)