{"id":27,"date":"2014-04-04T05:45:29","date_gmt":"2014-04-04T05:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catkendler.wordpress.com\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:11:17","slug":"qualifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catkendler.com\/?page_id=27","title":{"rendered":"Credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMBERSHIP AND ACCREDITATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Member of AIIC since 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

The International Association of Conference Interpreters<\/a> (known by its French acronym, AIIC) is the gold standard for conference interpretation. As a member of AIIC<\/a>, I respect the Code of Professional Ethics<\/a> and the AIIC Professional Standards<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Member of TAALS since 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

The American Association of Language Specialists<\/a> (TAALS) is a professional association of high-level interpreters and translators primarily serving the Western Hemisphere. Membership in TAALS<\/a> implies adherence to strict ethical standards and confidentiality, extensive experience, and having met rigorous requirements for peer sponsorship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accredited Interpreter for the Government of Canada (Translation Bureau) since 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Associate Member of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC) from 2015 to 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

EDUCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Master\u2019s in Conference Interpreting, Glendon College of York University, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n

Master’s in Translation Studies, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain<\/span><\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Concordia University, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n

Translation Techniques Continuing Education Program, National University of Colombia<\/span><\/p>\n

EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Consultant interpreter since 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Conference interpreter since 2015<\/span><\/p>\n

Translator from 2011 to 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

MY LANGUAGE COMBINATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Spanish into English<\/span><\/p>\n

English into Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n

French into English<\/span><\/p>\n

SOME OF THE TOPICS I HAVE COVERED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

International relations<\/span><\/p>\n

Human rights<\/span><\/p>\n

Migration and refugees<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-corruption<\/span><\/p>\n

Life sciences<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainable development<\/span><\/p>\n

Agriculture<\/span><\/p>\n

Environment<\/span><\/p>\n

Biodiversity<\/span><\/p>\n

Indigenous issues<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s issues<\/span><\/p>\n

International aid and cooperation<\/span><\/p>\n

Inclusive finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Food sovereignty<\/span><\/p>\n

Labour relations<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare<\/span><\/p>\n

Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Investment<\/span><\/p>\n

Radiocommunications<\/span><\/p>\n

Aviation<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat Kendler | Conference Interpreter & Consultant | 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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