Public Health Social Services Interpreter

WANDA E. MEDINA (U.S. Army Veteran)

**** *** ****** **, ******, MD 20794 · 443-***-****

Bilingual: English Spanish · ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Community Organizer, Certified Medical & Court Interpreter, and Veteran Nutrition Specialist with 17+ years of experience leading equity-driven initiatives in underserved communities. Recognized for bridging cultural and language gaps in healthcare, legal, and social services. Proven leader in public health education, program design, grassroots mobilization, and sustainable development. Highly effective in building trust, partnerships, and policy-focused programs for diverse populations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Medical & Court Interpretation (English-Spanish)

Community Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

Low-Income Housing Policy & Compliance

Grassroots & Political Campaign Organization

Public Health & Nutrition Education

Program Development & Volunteer Management

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Multicultural Communication & Advocacy

EXPERIENCE:

SOSI International - September 2025/ Present.

Courts Interpreter for EOIR ( Executive Office of Immigration Review)

Federal level courts interpreter for Immigrations Judges and Immigrants pursuing an immigration status. Federally cleared and background checked to performs all interpreter duties.

Baltimore Medical Systems — Medical Interpreter Oct 2023 – Oct 2024

Delivered accurate and confidential interpretation in high-volume clinical settings.

Supported prenatal care, chronic illness education, and resource coordination for LEP patients.

Collaborated with social services and healthcare teams to ensure equitable care access.

The 1 By 1 Project — Founder / Director / Sr. Organizer Apr 2017 – Present

Designed and led programs to empower Latino families through education, credit-building, and legal aid.

Recruited and trained volunteers; coordinated public health and immigration campaigns.

Taught Power Organizing at Georgetown Law School.

Acted as liaison with state departments (DOH, DOT, Housing, Social Services).

Adastra — Court & Medical Interpreter Aug 2018 – Present (Part Time)

Interpreter for Maryland DOJ, Immigration Courts, Juvenile Services, Dept. of Corrections, and Workers Comp.

Provided accurate interpretation and cultural mediation in both courtrooms and hospitals.

Supported patients and legal clients at institutions like Johns Hopkins, UMD, and Kennedy Krieger.

Ascension Saint Agnes — Medical Interpreter Dec 2018 – Sep 2021

On-site interpreter for clinics, surgery, prenatal classes, and educational events.

Translated legal and medical documents; led post-op education.

Partnered with social workers and chaplaincy for community outreach and support.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Johns Hopkins University – Project Management Professional (PMP)

US Army – Ft. Sam Houston, TX – Certified Nutrition Specialist

Howard Community College – Certified Medical Interpreter

Adastra Institute – Court Interpreter Certification

Wageningen University (Netherlands) – Community Food Security & Sustainability

Certifications: Medical Interpreter · Court Interpreter · Life Coach · Nutrition Specialist · Holistic Nutrition

AWARDS

6 Medical Interpreter of the Year – Adastra

“Hero Award” – COVID-19 Service, St. Agnes Medical Center

Interpreter of the Year – Ascension Medical Center

COMMUNITY & INTERESTS

Self-Sustainability Educator – Teaching food justice, urban farming, and herbal medicine

Founder, The 1 By 1 Project – Offering MVA support, business startup classes, and legal translation

Public Events Organizer · Freight Farming · Food Distribution · Children’s Agriculture Education

Latina Health Advocate · Credit & Business Education in Spanish

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