🌍 Linguist with over a decade of interpretation and translation experience, dedicated to bridging the language gap with multilingual communities through high-quality language services.👋 Hey there! I'm Laura Valdés, the founder, CEO and lead linguist of Valdes Language Services, LLC. Our mission is to provide exceptional in-person and remote interpretation services for meetings, conferences, events, and summits.🌟With more than 14 years in the field, I'm fueled by a passion for language access and social justice. I've had the privilege of working with clients across various sectors, including climate justice, education, tourism, gender equality, personal and professional development, DEI initiatives, and more.💬 At Valdes Language Services, we offer written translation services for digital and print materials in an array of languages, including ASL, Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean, Somali, Amharic, and more.🤝 As your interpreter and translator, I prioritize creating a welcoming environment for both clients and their audiences, infusing every project with an ethical approach and a deep cultural understanding.🌎 My background, shaped by growing up in New York City with my Colombian family and Pakistani stepfather enriches my work with a broad cultural perspective. Did you that know New York City is home to as many as 800 spoken languages?💼 Proud member of the ATA, MPI, BBB, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the San Diego Tourism Authority, I'm committed to delivering excellence and professionalism in every project. 📲💻 Let's chat about your language needs – book a time via Calendly (https://calendly.com/valdeslanguageservices/) or send me an email at hello@vlanguageservices.com.