About Us
Today CHICATA is a unique organization with a robust, skilled, and accomplished membership. Its mission is to enhance interpreter/translator networks and offer a diverse menu of language services and educational opportunities in an ever-changing landscape.
Who we are & who can join
According to the By-Laws of the Chicago Area Translators and Interpreters Association, independent freelance and in-house translators and interpreters are eligible for membership. The online directory is open to the public. Owners, managers, and representatives of translation agencies and/or bureaus are not eligible for membership.
Membership
Members enjoy the many benefits that CHICATA offers: regular meetings, networking, a membership directory, workshops, and full-day conferences and institutes. In addition, members are eligible for discounted rates on CHICATA Conferences and Institutes. The annual membership fee is currently set at $50.
Interested in Joining Us?
Searchable Directory
The CHICATA Searchable Online Directory lists details about each member’s services (i.e., languages, simultaneous / consecutive interpretation, translation, narration, voice-overs, language instruction, etc.), education, specializations, professional affiliations, computer equipment, and other relevant data.
Find a language professional
Executive Committee
CHICATA is governed by an Executive Committee.
Elected Officers (2024-2025)
Jane Hu
President
President@chicata.org
Diana Diaz
Vice-President for Programs
Programs@chicata.org
Nick Boline
Vice-President for Membership
Membership@Chicata.org
Nada Fuleihan
Secretary
secretary@chicata.org
Beth Farkas
Treasurer
beth.farkas1@gmail.com
John Bukacek
Immediate Past President
Info@chicata.org
