Do you ever think about how skilled you actually are as a translator or interpreter? It may seem arrogant, but in a world which craves connection and is bombarded with automated communication, our profession has never been more important.
Translation and interpreting aren’t just about what we do. It’s what we enable to happen.
Our skills support businesses and society. They connect people. They break down language and cultural barriers. They lead to global alliances. They promote cross-cultural communication. They’re used in almost every sector and industry. Whether it’s a trade deal, a doctor’s appointment for an asylum seeker, a hotel website or an international company merger, we’re there.
We know the benefits of hiring a professional, but not everyone does. In this crucial moment, filled with both threats and opportunities, we want to highlight why translation and interpreting matter and we’d love you to help. We want to communicate not just what we do but the value our profession brings.
We’re looking for ITI members to join our Ambassadors initiative and help us to spread the word. If this sounds like you, or you’re even just vaguely interested, come along to this webinar and find out more. We'll be explaining what we have got planned and, if you think it's right for you, how you can get involved.
Fiona Gray MITI helps brands and businesses based in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg to find their voice in English through creative copy and compelling content that makes their German words travel. She has over a decade of experience in the translation industry and has been freelancing for the past eight years. Fiona sits on the ITI Board of Directors in one of the two Vice-Chair positions and is the Coordinator of the ITI East Anglia Network. She won the ITI Mentor of the Year Award in 2023 and was just named Linguist of the Year at the ATC Language Industry Awards 2024.
Nicki graduated with an Honours Degree in Modern Languages from Coventry Polytechnic (now University) and then spent over 20 years working in international sales and marketing before becoming a freelance translator in 2013. She is a Qualified Member of ITI (FR>EN, DE>EN) and Chair of the ITI Board.
Nicki provides translation, proofreading and commercial language services from French, Spanish, German and Italian into English.
With her extensive commercial experience and knowledge, she is a firm believer in enhancing the professional aspects and perceived commercial value of the translation industry.