Bilingual Communications

Course work includes the acquisition of Spanish: grammar, structure, and sociolinguistic properties, cognitive processes associated with interpretation between Spanish and English; the structure and character of the Hispanic community; and acquisition of communication skills. We also offer a 48-hour medical interpretation course for preparation for the CCHI or NBCMI certification exams.

I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the President of the Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (CATI). On behalf of CATI, I would like to thank Georgia Betcher, our past president as well as the previous board of directors for their tireless work over the last few years.

CATI, or the Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters is an association of working translators and interpreters in North and South Carolina. CATI is a chapter of the American Translators Association. CATI is not a translation company or agency. Membership in CATI is open to anyone interested in translation or interpretation who supports the aims of the association.

CATI has been part of my professional life since it began almost 20 years ago. As a member, I have presented at the Annual Conferences and have served on the Board of Directors. Currently, I work as a conference interpreter, federal and state court certified interpreter, certified medial interpreter, translator, trainer and run a niche language service agency.

Access to the bi-monthly email where up-to-date information in the T/I industry, articles, announcements and other pertinent information is posted. Local groups meet in some metropolitan areas. Their activities include informative programs relevant to translating and interpreting, as well as social events.