Professional Development Opportunities and Special Events

October Edu-Talk
October 1, 2026
4:00p (PT) | 5:00p (MT) | 6:00p (CT) | 7:00p (ET)

Advocacy in Action: What the Language Access for All Act of 2026 Means for All of Us

What does the Language Access for All Act of 2026 mean for our schools, workplaces, and communities—and for each of us?
Join us for a timely conversation about language access, why it matters, and how we can help create greater awareness within the institutions we serve. Whether you are already engaged in language-access efforts or are learning about the Act for the first time, this talk will offer an opportunity to reflect, ask questions, and consider how we can contribute to more accessible and inclusive communication.

Christina Green's linguistics leadership began after studying Modern Languages at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French, with conversational skills in Portuguese. Three years after moving to the U.S. in 2000, she founded her agency, Green Linguistics. Christina has served as an expert witness for both the defense and prosecution and has interpreted for nationally televised live gubernatorial and presidential events. She devotes her time to various

causes, including supporting children with disabilities and international refugee relocation efforts. She served as the President of the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (2012–2014, 2020–2022) and on the Board of Directors of the American Translators Association (2022–2025).
Additionally, she was the Administrator of the Interpreters Division and is the current Chair of Advocacy for the ATA. Christina was elected Chair of FIT North America, the Regional Center of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs / International Federation of Translators (2025–2028).

As an ATA-certified Spanish translator, Christina was one of the first certified judicial interpreters in the State of Wisconsin. She is also an authorized Italian interpreter for the courts. She provides dedicated services to various Wisconsin school districts, translates textbooks and standardized testing materials, and interprets at educational conferences.