LESLIE PADILLA-WILLIAMS
TEACHER, TRANSLATOR, ENTREPRENEUR
Leslie Padilla-Williams has dedicated her professional career to interpreting and translating in K-12 Educational settings. She shares her vast experience as a district translator for over two decades through her company, HOLA Language Services, where she has provided language-specific interpreting training to thousands of bilingual school staff members.
Her unique educational background that includes a Law Degree in Guatemala City, a CA Adult Education Credential, and a Translation Certificate from UCSD Extension has contributed to her ability to provide relevant, in-the-trenches interpreting workshops. She was distinguished as Teacher of the Year by Latino Champions, as well as Outstanding Latina Entrepreneur by Latina Magazine/Wells Fargo, and is a recommended bilingual resource by the California Department of Education.