Position 

Candidate(s)

Chair-Elect

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This is a two-year term position with a four-year commitment. At the end of the 2-year term, the Chair-Elect shall automatically become Chair of the Association. 

Term:

July 1st, 2026 

to 

June, 30th, 2028 

Chair:

July 1st, 2028

to

June 30th, 2030

CHRISTINA GREEN

Interest Statement:

Extensive experience in the educational field as project manager, interpreter and translator, long trajectory in language association boards throughout the US.

Bio:

Christina’s leadership in linguistics after began after studying Modern Languages at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and has conversational skills in Portuguese. After moving to the US in 2000, she started her agency, Green Linguistics in 2003. She has served as an expert witness for defense and prosecution and interpreted for nationally televised live gubernatorial and presidential events. She has devoted her time to various causes, including children with disabilities and international refugees/relocation efforts. She was the President of the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (2012-2014, (2020-2022). She served on the Board of Directors of the American Translators Association (2022-2025), was the Administrator of the Interpreters Division and is the current Chair of Advocacy of ATA. Christina was elected Chair of FIT North America, the Regional Center of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs / International Federation of Translators (known as FIT) (2025-2028). Christina is a Spanish certified translator by the American Translators Association and was the one of the first certified judicial interpreter in the State of Wisconsin. She is also an Authorized Italian Interpreter for the courts. She has provided dedicated services to various school districts within Wisconsin, and has translated textbooks, standardized testing, and interpreted at educational conferences.

Secretary 

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Term:

July 1st, 2026 

to 

June, 30th, 2028

CINDY VARGAS RIVERA

Interest Statement:

I first joined AAITE in January 2023 and used that year to become familiar with the organization, its members, and its leadership. I had the opportunity to connect with fellow AAITE members at the ATA Conference in Miami that same year, which further deepened my interest in the association’s work. By February 2024, I felt ready to take a more active role in the association, especially with Edu-Con 2024 taking place just minutes from my home. Since then, I have served on the Best Practices Committee (February 2024–July 2025), the Communications Committee (February 2024–present), and the Events Committee (February 2024–present). Through this work, I have collaborated with fellow AAITE members on the development of best practices documents for multiple stakeholders, supported planning efforts for Edu-Cons 2024–2026 and Edu-Series events, and contributed to ongoing communications initiatives for the association. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of AAITE’s mission and operations, and I feel prepared to take the next step by contributing at the board level to support the association’s continued growth and impact. Thank you for your consideration.

Bio:

Cindy Vargas Rivera is a family engagement and language access advocate with over a decade of experience in public schools and nonprofit settings. Her work focuses on ensuring that families feel supported and empowered to become partners in their children’s education and wellbeing. She combines direct service, community engagement, and strategic collaboration to advance meaningful family engagement. In addition to her family engagement role at a Title I community school in Maryland, she works as a freelance translator and community interpreter.

Communications Director

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Term:

July 1st, 2026 

to 

June, 30th, 2028 

EVA H. VARGAS

 Interest Statement:

I am self-nominating for the Communications Director position. I am deeply committed to AAITE’s mission and have been actively involved since its earliest meetings. My contributions in graphic design reflect that commitment—the ITE logo was my creation, and I’m proud to see how it helped shape AAITE’s current visual identity. AAITE has made meaningful progress toward its initial goals, yet the urgency to professionalize interpreters in education remains. While my work so far has focused on design, I am ready to expand my role by developing communication strategies that can help move AAITE into its next phase. I am also committed to bringing in new and diverse voices to strengthen and sustain this work. Thank you, ~ Eva

Bio:

Eva H. Vargas is a proud Mexico City native who has called Oakland, CA, home since 2001. Her passion for language and storytelling began with her studies in media and continued through her work in advertising and radio, where she developed a deep appreciation for the power of words. Over time, this passion grew into a career in Spanish interpreting, where she skillfully blends creativity with communication to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.

Eva holds certifications in legal, medical, and community interpreting, and is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) as well as a licensed trainer. In her role at Oakland Unified School District, she is deeply committed to ensuring that every student and family feels heard, respected, and understood, bringing both expertise and empathy to her work.

With more than eight years of experience in education, Eva is also a dedicated advocate for elevating standards within the interpreting and translation profession. Since 2021, she has been an active member of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE), contributing to ongoing conversations around professionalism and best practices in the field.