I have a background in English teaching and social science academics, and I have recently decided to move into the translation and writing field. I currently translate and write for a Hawaiian publication while doing other non-fiction translation on the side.

I have spent 6 years in Japan. I have a keen understanding of the subtle intricacies of the culture and people, as well as an interest in it's cultural relations with the rest of the world. In addition I have spent a year living in India as the Co-Manager of a Japanese international preschool, where daily tasks included translation from Japanese to English and interpretation between Japanese and Indian staff.

I am not experienced in patent, medical, or legal translation at this time. My main focuses are fiction, non fiction, general and public affairs translations.

Within the next two years, my goals include obtaining a translation certification from a recognized translation institution.