Northern Rain Translations

I’m Jen Mendez (pronouns: they/them), the one person behind this one person operation. Originally from Seattle, Northern Rain is a reflection of my love for this drizzly place I call home.

I have been a student of German for many decades and a professional translator for 8 years, beginning with volunteer work for GamesCom in 2018. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature (Germanistik) with minors in Applied Linguistics and Music History, as well as certificates in medical terminology and anatomy. Prior to my days as a translator, I worked as a German tutor for Portland Community College.

Outside of translation, I am a giant music nerd. I have managed to cultivate a playlist of over 21 hours of German music, and I first began learning the art of translation by working with song lyrics. If you need recommendations, please ask – I have many.