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Pascal Habiyambere

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE


Dedicated Youth Advocate and professional Certified Interpreter/Translator with over a decade of experience providing high-quality language services across healthcare, legal, educational, and international organizations. Proven ability to work with diverse populations, maintain confidentiality, and bridge communication gaps in sensitive and complex environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CERTIFIED MEDICAL INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

VOICES FOR HEALTH
04.2017 - Current


"Train new interpreters on best practices for effective communication in medical environments.

● Provide professional interpretation and translation services in healthcare settings, hospitals, courts, and schools

● Facilitate accurate communication between service providers and clients with limited English proficiency

● Ensure compliance with confidentiality, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivity

● Support patients, families, and institutions by improving access to essential services

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

YALE UNIVERSITY
05.2015 - 12.2015

● Provided interpretation and language support services for academic and research-related activities

● Assisted students, faculty, and community members from diverse linguistic backgrounds

● Ensured accurate and culturally appropriate communication in professional settings

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

UNITED NATION
06.2010 - 01.2015

● Delivered interpretation and translation services for UN programs and initiatives

● Supported communication between international staff and local communities

● Assisted in meetings, trainings, and community engagement efforts

● Maintained professionalism and confidentiality in high-level international environments

Skills

    ● Certified Interpretation & Translation

    ● Multilingual Communication

    ● Cultural Competency

    ● Confidentiality & Ethics

    ● Healthcare & Legal Interpretation

    ● Community & Youth Advocacy

    ● RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

Languages

KINYARWANDA
Native or Bilingual
KIRUNDI
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
kinyanja
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working

Timeline

CERTIFIED MEDICAL INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

VOICES FOR HEALTH
04.2017 - Current

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

YALE UNIVERSITY
05.2015 - 12.2015

INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

UNITED NATION
06.2010 - 01.2015
Pascal Habiyambere