Subject to Interpretation DE LA MORA Institute

In this episode, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis welcomes guests Lorena Devlyn and James Plunkett to discuss their experience working as federal court interpreters.Listen as James and Lorena explore the reasons why interpreters choose to work in federal court, and share their experiences and challenges when transitioning to federal court interpreting, including the speed of proceedings and the need to learn new terminology. They also share advice for aspiring federal court interpreters and discuss...

Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the upcoming NAJIT conference! Our host, Maria Ceballos-Wallis, sits down with Susan Cruz, NAJIT's current administrator, to uncover the secrets behind organizing this monumental event. Susan Cruz, CFP®, serves as the Administrator for the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), the leading organization in judiciary interpreting. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's deg...

Join host Maria Ceballos-Wallis and guest Elizabeth Guinle-Salter, a seasoned medical interpreter and translator, in an in-depth discussion on the importance of vocal and hearing health for interpreters. Elizabeth highlights the impact of injuries on interpreters and the need for preventative care. Elizabeth Guinle-Salter (MAT&I, CMI, NAATI) is a NAATI certified Professional Translator (Spanish/English) and a certified Medical Interpreter, NBCMI. Elizabeth is a Medical Interpreter an...

In this special ‘Subject To Interpretation’ episode, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis talks to Eliane Sfeir-Markus in a deep dive into our upcoming Train the Trainer Workshop starting April 2nd.Discover all you need to know about this unique opportunity to learn the renowned DE LA MORA teaching methodology from Agustin de la Mora himself and Eliane Sfeir-Markus in this never before seen Train the Trainer approach to interpreter training. Learn about the course’s tracks (Legal, Medical or both)...

To kick-off this 2024 season, join our host, Maria Ceballos-Wallis and guest Carla M. Mathers, a seasoned attorney and certified hearing interpreter, as they dive into Carla's unique journey at the intersection of law and sign language interpreting.Watch as Maria and Carla explore the crucial role of Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) in legal settings, advocate for more interpreter training and certification, and stress the importance of involving the deaf community in decision-making proces...

‘Subject To Interpretation’ is a weekly podcast that deep dives into the topics that matter to interpreters.🎙 Hosted by Maria Ceballos-WallisJoin our host, Maria Ceballos-Wallis, in this exceptional episode as she sits down with professional interpreters: Eugenia Griffin, Genevieve Howe and Noemi Quirch—members of her own study group. They delve into the profound impact of studying together on their interpreting careers. Tune in to discover insights on finding and sustaining study groups...