Bilingual Liaison
Bainbridge-Ometepe Sister Islands Association
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Bilingual liaison between the Ometepe Office on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua and the Executive Board on Bainbridge Island, USA. Translated in real time during bi-weekly meetings between the Nicaraguan Project Coordinator, the U.S.-based President, and other members of the Executive Board.Fostered relationships with community members to help evaluate their needs and plan projects accordingly. Examples of projects include the renovation of a school library, the construction of a school graduation platform, and a freshwater system to provide drinking water to a primary school. Coordinated and oversaw Nicaraguan Sign Language Workshops with over 1 dozen people, utilizing both Nicaraguan Sign Language, Spanish, and English.Managed program budgets valuing over $4,000 in collaboration with the Executive Board, reporting back with accurate costings. Oversaw BOSIA community projects on the island.