Webinar Description

Ethical decision-making in educational interpreting is not about following a script—it’s about understanding, reasoning, and applying ethical principles with critical thinking. Educational interpreting sits at a crossroads of specializations, where interpreters navigate complex interactions that demand more than just linguistic accuracy; they require ethical clarity, cultural awareness, and professional judgment.

The AAITE National Codes of Ethics have charted new territory in ethical decision-making, moving away from rigid, prescriptive rules and toward a principle-driven approach that empowers interpreters to make informed, thoughtful choices in dynamic educational settings. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how Communicative Autonomy and Cultural Awareness form the foundation of ethical practice, enabling interpreters to balance impartiality, advocacy, and professional boundaries in an environment where students, families, and educators rely on them for equitable access. 

Join us as we redefine the role of ethics in educational interpreting, challenge traditional notions of neutrality, and discuss how interpreters can navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence, adaptability, and a deep understanding of their guiding principles. This session will equip you with the tools to think beyond rules and embrace ethical reasoning as a core competency in your professional practice.

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May 24, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm ET

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Meet the Presenter

Giovanna Carriero-Contreras

Giovanna Carriero-Contreras is a distinguished leader in the interpreting and translation industry, with over 30 years of experience as a business solutions architect and operations management executive. She is a highly respected national and international speaker, accomplished translator and interpreter, interpreter trainer, and published author in the language industry. She co-authored The Community Interpreter® and The Medical Interpreter. As the founder and visionary of Cesco Linguistic Services, Giovanna has demonstrated exceptional business acumen. Her dynamic leadership is evident through her roles as a founding member, past Chair, and current Chair-Elect of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE). Giovanna’s passion is interpreter training and promoting language access. Her contributions to advocacy and standards development have led to groundbreaking achievements, including the release of the AAITE National Codes of Ethics for Translators and Interpreters in Education. She plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards as a member of ASTM Committee F43 on Language Services and Products and serves as Chief of the US Delegation for the ISO/TC 37/SC 5 for Translation, Interpreting, and Related Technology Standards. She was the Project Editor of the recently published ISO standard on Community Interpreting (ISO 13611:2024), and is currently the Co-Project Leader of the ISO standard on General Interpreting (ISO 18841:2018). She co-chairs the ALC Language Access Committee, is a member of the Advocacy Committees at ALC and the Standards Committee at ATA. Recently, she was appointed to the Language Access Advisory Board for the State of Colorado. In recognition of her ethical leadership, Giovanna was honored as the 2020 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year. She remains dedicated to her work as an interpreter trainer and a passionate advocate for language access.

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