Rachel McRoberts

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• Spanish into English translator certified by the ATA
• Translation Instructor at UCSD Extension
• Master's Degree in Anthropology (sociocultural/linguistic)
• Bachelor's Degree in Modern Languages (Spanish and Japanese) & Anthropology/Sociology

Rachel McRoberts, a native English speaker from the United States, began learning Spanish when she was just six years old. She followed her interest in foreign languages and cultures to graduate school, where she received a master's degree in anthropology. As a freelance translator, she draws on her skills in language, technology, and research as well as her experience as the communications manager of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Rachel specializes in Spanish to English translation for businesses and NGOs in the fields of marketing, communications, international development, and humanitarian aid. She translates a variety of documents, including websites, brochures, press releases, reports, surveys, academic papers, contracts, and certificates.

In addition to professional translation, she helps entrepreneurs around the world by providing pro-bono translations for Kiva (www.kiva.org), a nonprofit microlending organization. She also teaches an online course in Spanish to English Translation at UCSD Extension, contributing to the professional development and training of the next generation of translators.