I earned my Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics, and Music History at Portland State University. In 2014, I studied at the Goethe Institut in Berlin, where I earned my C1 certificate in German language proficiency.
A lifelong reader and word nerd, it is all too fitting that my focus is on literary translation. I love the magic of diving into other people’s stories – real or imagined – and finessing their nuances in a way that spans cultures. I get to know the characters and introduce you to them, too.
I currently serve as Vice President, co-editor, and chair of the Social Events Committee for the Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society (NOTIS). I also serve as the Assistant Administrator and Digital Events Coordinator for the German Language Division of the American Translators Association.
My passions outside of translation are collecting languages, meditation, art, and music. My favorite bands include die Ärzte, System of a Down, Kaizers Orchestra, and yes, Rammstein.
