As many of you, I’m looking forward to our next ATA conference in Los Angeles this year. The TCD has invited Iti Sahai as its distinguished speaker. Ms. Sahai will be presenting two 60-minute presentations titled “Leadership and Excellence” and “Product lifecycle and localization.” In this issue of our newsletter, we have interviewed Ms. Sahai so that you can learn more about her and her anticipated presentations. I would like to thank our newly appointed assistant administrator, Charo Welle, and the dedicated leadership council for all their work with TCD. It’s important to make mention...
Learn MoreDear TCD members, I’m looking forward to what 2022 will bring to the Translation Company Division (TCD). I’m especially proud to serve another year with the division alongside our assistant administrator, Charo Welle, and the dedicated Leadership Council. It was great to see some of our members during the ATA conference (ATA62) in Minneapolis in October. The TCD annual meeting was held via Zoom on Friday, Oct 8. During the meeting, we presented to members what the Division accomplished in 2021, and our mission for 2022. The meeting was also used to network and discuss what members would like...
Learn MoreAs many of you, I’m looking forward to our next ATA conference in Minneapolis this year. The TCD has invited Anna Schlegel as its distinguished speaker. Ms. Schlegel will be presenting two 60-minute presentations titled “From Translator to Top Innovator” and “An Evolving Globalization Industry: A Conversation about Challenges and Solutions.” In this issue of our newsletter, we have interviewed Ms. Schlegel so that you can learn more about her and her anticipated presentations. I hope to see you at our TCD annual meeting via Zoom on October 8 at 12:30 EDT. We look forward to sharing what the...
Learn MoreHappy New Year! Last year has been a stressful one, so it feels great to say goodbye to 2020 and start the new year off with more motivation and positivity. I’m excited about what 2021 will bring to the Translation Company Division (TCD). I’m especially proud to serve another year with the division alongside our assistant administrator, Alaina Brandt, and the dedicated Leadership Council. It was great to see some of our members during the ATA virtual conference (ATA61) in October. The TCD annual meeting was organized via Zoom on Monday, October 19. During the meeting, we presented to members...
Learn MoreIt is my wish that everyone reading this is healthy and well. We are now living in a “new normal” and many companies have had to adapt to a virtual work environment during the current global pandemic. Some companies have had to adapt their business model entirely and pivot. Most of us have had to leave behind the days of traveling for conferences and doing in-person networking. The new reality has pushed us to perform our work...
Learn MoreWhen we planned for this year, it’s safe to say that no one expected 2020 to be what it has turned out to be thus far. During this diffcult time, one small source of comfort is knowing that we are all in this together. The pandemic is affecting almost everyone around the world, so the support of family, friends, and colleagues is more important than...
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