Jiri Adler, Director, Interpretation and Translation Services
A graduate of the College of Modern Languages in Prague, Jiri worked as an interpreter and translator in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and the Soviet Union before moving to Canada, where he obtained a Linguistics degree from Simon Fraser University. Jiri currently provides simultaneous interpreting services for Public Works and Government Services Canada, and translates books, plays, newspaper articles and other documents.
Jiri also works with local academic institutions to develop training for interpreters and translators, and advocates equal access to language services for all.
Bessy Ferris, Manager, Interpretation Services
In addition to a B.Sc. (University of Toronto) and M.A. (Simon Fraser University), Bessy has over 15 years experience in private- and public-sector customer service. Her academic, work and volunteer experiences have allowed her to collaborate with individuals holding varying levels of English-language proficiency from a wide spectrum of professional and cultural backgrounds.
Bessy handles proposals, service-delivery structures, quality assurance, account maintenance, recruitment and workshops for Interpretation Services.
Tanja Krzman, Manager, Translation Services
Tanja graduated from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a major in English Language and Literature. Her experiences include translating and editing an English news bulletin, providing language services at Canadian diplomatic missions abroad, and co-ordinating daily operations in MOSAIC’s Translations Department for over a decade.
Tanja provides linguistic support in English and Serbo-Croatian and is a certified member of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of B.C.
Chava Glouberman, Production Manager, Translation Services
Besides holding a degree in Economics with a major in Business Management, Chava has an extensive background in language-based work environments, retail service and business planning. Over the last 15 years, she has worked with freelance contractors from a dizzying array of cultural backgrounds.
An experienced user of database, word-processing, graphics and formatting software, Chava has a keen understanding of cross-platform needs and capabilities, publishing, and communications.
