I am a bilingual interpreter and educator with twenty years of experience supporting K-12 education. I specialize in translation and interpretation services, interpreter training, and program development through Hola Language Services, working with bilingual school staff to ensure accurate communication and inclusive classrooms.\n\nMy educational background includes a law degree from Guatemala City, a California Adult Education Credential, a Translation Certificate from UCSD Extension, and a Professional Interpreter in Special Education Certificate from the University of Georgia. I continue to combine language access with leadership, curriculum development, and project management to empower students, families, and educators.

Leslie Padilla-Williams

I am a bilingual interpreter and educator with twenty years of experience supporting K-12 education. I specialize in translation and interpretation services, interpreter training, and program development through Hola Language Services, working with bilingual school staff to ensure accurate communication and inclusive classrooms.\n\nMy educational background includes a law degree from Guatemala City, a California Adult Education Credential, a Translation Certificate from UCSD Extension, and a Professional Interpreter in Special Education Certificate from the University of Georgia. I continue to combine language access with leadership, curriculum development, and project management to empower students, families, and educators.

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I am a bilingual interpreter and educator with twenty years of experience supporting K-12 education. I specialize in translation and interpretation services, interpreter training, and program development through Hola Language Services, working with bilingual school staff to ensure accurate communication and inclusive classrooms.\n\nMy educational background includes a law degree from Guatemala City, a California Adult Education Credential, a Translation Certificate from UCSD Extension, and a Professional Interpreter in Special Education Certificate from the University of Georgia. I continue to combine language access with leadership, curriculum development, and project management to empower students, families, and educators.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Director and Master Facilitator at Hola Language Services
January 1, 1996 - Present
Led operations and program development; designed and delivered interpreter training; oversaw service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
District Translator/ Interpreter at Los Angeles Unified School District
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Provided language interpretation and translation for K-12 settings; conducted workshops and professional development for bilingual staff; supported district-wide language access.
Adult Education Teacher at Los Angeles Unified School District
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Taught adult education courses and contributed to curriculum development and training initiatives.
CBT Project Manager at Los Angeles Unified School District
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Managed CBT-related projects and cross-functional initiatives; coordinated with district teams to implement learning solutions.

Education

Law Degree at Guatemala City
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
CA Adult Education Credential at California
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Translation Certificate at UCSD Extension
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Professional Interpreter in Special Education Certificate at University of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

Law Degree
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
CA Adult Education Credential
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Translation Certificate (UCSD Extension)
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Professional Interpreter in Special Education Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other