ELSA ARIAS
Project Manager, Spanish Translator / Interpreter
As a Project Manager at Assedo Consulting, I guide projects from start to finish, managing scope, budget, and timeline. Core duties include planning tasks, leading team members, and communicating with stakeholders while overseeing outreach initiatives, coordination, and community education strategies for infrastructure projects.
I also lead Assedo’s in-house Spanish translator and interpreter services, providing one-on-one interpretation during in-person and virtual public meetings, translating project materials from English to Spanish, and connecting clients with Spanish-speaking communities to foster community involvement. My goal is to positively impact the Spanish-speaking community by bridging language barriers, considering dialect, tone, cultural nuances, and audience needs for clear communication. I empower underserved Spanish speakers to participate in planning and decision-making.
Why Assedo? Coming from a diverse background working across people- and project-focused environments, I integrate cultural responsiveness into my work and prioritize representing both clients and communities with respect and integrity.
I hold an MA in Public and Business Administration and Education, a BA in Linguistics, and an AS in Architecture and Construction.
“Lo bailando nadie te lo quita.” ― Gabriel García Márquez