Stephanie Mertens

Translator and Interpreter. Certified in teaching Languages and Literature, with Bachelor of Translation from PUC-SP. Awarded a diploma from Associacao Alumni (binational center) in translation, consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpretation. Collegiate course Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management from Disney University. Member of the Translation and Interpretation Research Group (ESTI). Experience in managing the administrative and finance departments of an IT company. Additional experience as software trainer, and in customer service and hospitality (concierge at Walt Disney World Resorts). Her enthusiasm about learning new things resulted in a research scholarship in Sociology from CNPq/Brazil (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) and two interdisciplinary final papers within the fields of psychology, archetypes, translation, mythology, cultural diversity.

Cultures. Languages. Dance. Brain. Vaishnavism. Hawaiian Culture. Aikido.

My way of making a difference is using my language skills to be part of a bond that connects cultures.

TED videos were a form of getting inspiration and learning something new. Later, it also became a way of practicing my interpretation skills. Now, I want to be part of this amazing team.