Company: Team
Olivier Fabris
General Manager
Olivier, a native of Belgium, has been with the Academy of Languages since 1999. He has an extensive language background, including studies in English, Dutch, Russian and Latin, and achieved University degrees in Translation and Slavic Studies. He has also completed a certificate program in Localization at the University of Washington. In his free time, Olivier likes to spend time with his family and exercise outdoors.
Rachelle Lesire
Interpreter Coordinator
Rachelle, a native of Belgium, joined AOLTI in 2007. After spending a year in Brazil as an exchange student, Rachelle returned to Belgium to achieve a BA in Social Communications, specializing in socio-cultural project coordination and continuing education. Rachelle's language background includes French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch. Before coming to the US, Rachelle lived and worked in Paris. In her free time, Rachelle enjoys teaching French to her daughter, reading, and house renovation.
Signe Predmore
Interpreter Coordinator
Signe joined AOLTI in 2008. She received a B.A. in Anthropology from Wesleyan University in 2003. While completing her degree she spent time abroad in Nepal and studied both Nepali and Tibetan languages. She is also a continuing student of Spanish, and is currently working on a teaching certification in English as a Second Language. Signe has extensive customer service experience and has worked with legal organizations in the Seattle area such as the ACLU. In her free time she enjoys riding her bicycle, playing classical piano, and gardening.
Adriana Nodal-Tarafa
Assistant Interpreter Coordinator
Adriana moved to Seattle after spending her childhood in Mexico City and Florida. She joined AOLTI in 2009. She received her BA in Anthropology and a certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Washington. She also holds an ESL teacher certificate from the Anglo Mexican Foundation, and works as a volunteer Spanish/English translator for the International Network of Street Newspapers. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, being inspired by art, and cooking.
Nayely Cano
Assistant Interpreter Coordinator
Nayely joined AOLTI in June 2010. Nayely is currently pursuing a BA in Linguistics from the University of Washington. As part of her degree, she has undertaken the study of Spanish, Portuguese and most recently, French. Before coming to AOLTI Nayely worked as a Spanish Medical Interpreter and is still involved in interpretation as a volunteer Spanish Medical Interpreter for King County Public Health and the Red Cross. When she is not rock-climbing in Eastern Washington and the North Cascades you can find her at the local dog parks with her two dogs.
Indre Baronina
Translation Project Manager
Indre, a native of Lithuania, joined AOLTI in 2009. Indre received her BA in Asian Studies (focusing on Japan) from Vilnius University in Vilnius, Lithuania, spending time in Japan as an exchange student and intern at the Lithuanian embassy in Tokyo as part of her studies. She came to Seattle on a Fulbright scholarship and is currently working on her MA in International Studies. In her free time she loves to dance, read, study Spanish, and explore the neighborhoods and nature in and around Seattle.
Chaouky Kaboul
Owner
Chaouky, a native of Lebanon, established the Academy of Languages in 2002 as an independent corporation, following its initial establishment in 1990 as a branch of the Washington Academy of Languages (which he co-founded in 1979). He is a founding member of NOTIS, has served on the education committee of the Red Cross Language Bank, and helped establish the Translation and Interpretation Institute in Seattle.
Sherri Kaboul
Owner
Sherri has been with the Academy of Languages since 2002, handling the Company’s finances and general corporate responsibilities.
