Education
PhD Candidate in Translation Studies with Specialization in Canadian Studies (University of Ottawa, School of Translation and Interpretation, Institute of Canadian Studies); Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis (ACTS Seminaries) 2005; Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours French and Spanish (University of Western Ontario, Brescia University College) 2002; Curso de Estudios Hispánicos (Universidad de Granada, Centro de Lenguas Modernas) 2001
Areas of Expertise
Translation Studies, Canadian Studies, Multiculturalism and Identity Politics
Publications
- “Chasing Ricoeur: In Pursuit of the Translational Paradigm.” Forthcoming in New Voices in Translation Studies, 2012.
- “Translating the Bible for Canadian First Nations.” UnBound: The Gospel in Global Contexts, Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada. Ambrose University College, Calgary. May 2011.
- “Rethinking Intercultural Encounters Past and Present: Translation as a New Interrogative Paradigm.” Travelling Languages: Culture, Communication and Translation in a Mobile World, International Association of Languages and Intercultural Communication. Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK. December 2010.
- “Re-imagining Translation: A Fresh Perspective on Intercultural Encounter.” 6th International Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting Studies – From reflection to refraction: new perspectives, new settings and new impacts. University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. October 2010.
- “On Translation and Identity: A New Interrogative Paradigm.” Research Methods in Translation and Interpretation Studies, Canadian Association of Translation Studies. Concordia University, Montreal. May 2010.
- “Translation and Metaphor: A New Methodology?” 9th Annual Odyssée de la Traductologie/Voyages in Translation Studies Colloquium. Concordia University, Montreal. March 2010.
- “The Other Side of the Coin: A New Perspective on Translation and Metaphor.” In Other Words, Issue 34 (Dec. 2009), 4-14.
- “On Translation, Education and Identity.” Changing Landscapes: Contemporary Issues in Translation Studies. York University, Glendon College, Toronto. November 2009.
- “Of Translation, Education and Identity: The Canadian Experience.” Nida School for Translation Studies. Misano, Italy. September 2009.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Association for Canadian Studies (ACS)
- Canadian Association for Translation Studies (CATS)
- Society for Biblical Literature (SBL)
Courses Taught at TWU
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis
Awards & Honours
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship - University of Ottawa, 2009-2011
- University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship, 2009-2011
- University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship, 2007-2009
- Brescia University College Council of Trustees Gold Medal - University of Western Ontario, 2002
- Sister St. Anne Continuing Scholarship - University of Western Ontario, 1998-2002
- Brescia Faculty Award for Academic Excellence - University of Western Ontario, 1998/1999