Writer & Editor; Certified Court Interpreter; Translator.

Represented courtroom interpreters who are part of the California Federation of Interpreters (CFI) and advocated for language access on a local, state and federal level; monitored contract compliance, advocated to improve interpreters' working conditions and worked to enhance the interpreting profession. Oversaw communications and social media, aid with outreach and special assignments at CFI.

Coordinated innovative language access program that helps bridge communication between schools and parents who aren’t fluent English speakers; Recruited and helped train bilingual community members to become volunteer interpreters in the school district; Oversaw and supervised more than 50 volunteer Spanish and Cantonese interpreters and translators; Worked with school staff and volunteers to schedule and fill requests for interpretation; Interpreted simultaneously and consecutively in school settings; Aided with grant writing.

Served as an immigration and minority affairs reporter in Texas. Worked editing and preparing print and broadcast copy, overseeing a news assistant and reporter, monitoring the wire and collaborating with photo, video, broadcast and multimedia staff.

Served as a general assignment reporter and covered culture and immigration. Worked as weekend supervisor, editing and preparing print and broadcast copy.

Wrote features and covered news for the biweekly Spanish newspaper, focusing on education, health and immigration.