Lizeth Martinez-Lopez

Bilingual graduate student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with 7 years of Spanish interpreting and translating experience committed to deliver care.

• Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Scholar
• ACTFL Spanish Oral Proficiency: Superior
• Honors College Research Grant Recipient
• Arkansas Alumni Association Scholar
• League of United Latin American Citizens Scholar
• CPR/AED Certification

NWA Food Bank Volunteer, 11/2022 - 11/2023

• Translated service and food pamphlets for the Spanish-speaking community and served individuals experiencing food insecurity in NWA.

Walk with Ease Arthritis Foundation Leader, 11/2022 - 05/2023

• Created and translate health educational videos for Spanish-speaking participants and provided functional exercises to improve the overall health in the community.

Spanish Interpreter Volunteer, 08/2014 - 05/2021

• Assisted elementary students struggling with language transitions from Spanish to English and encouraged interactions with their native dialogue.

Nicaragua Medical Mission Trip, 03/2024

• Assisted Nicaraguan physical therapists to initiate new, functional care plans in the pediatric setting and delivered medical care and equipment to individuals with low SES.

UAMS North Street Clinic Student Physical Therapist, 08/2023 - 12/2023

• Evaluated and treated the Marshallese community and patients with Long-COVID with an interdisciplinary team approach.

Health Teams Abroad Sweden, 06/2019 - 08/2019

• Studied medical routines/policies of Swedish healthcare professionals at Jönköping University and immersed in evidence-based health practices in Swedish healthcare facilities.

References available upon request.