Powis Language Consultancy
Does your language program need strengthening?
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Are you looking for a translator who understands the nuances of the target culture?
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Can your manuscript benefit from a careful, expert review?
Weaknesses in these areas cause programs to underperform and messages to miss their mark.
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I help educators, authors, and organizations strengthen their programs and language so their work has the impact it deserves.
Services include:
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Strategic language consulting
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Faculty development
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Translation
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Editorial support for institutions and scholars.
My Journey
Bridging the Caribbean to Global Academia
My fascination with language began in childhood and never left me. I started my teaching career in secondary schools in Guyana, teaching English and Spanish and discovering a deep love for helping students find their voice in another language.
That passion led me to graduate studies in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Romance Studies, with a focus on Latin American and Caribbean literature and culture. Along the way, I taught language, linguistics, literature, and translation at the university level, gaining a grounded understanding of the realities and richness of Caribbean and global higher education.
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Today, I draw on this experience as an educator, researcher, author, consultant, and translator to help higher‑education leaders, authors, and organizations strengthen their language. Whether it’s a program redesign, a manuscript, or a translation, my goal is to make your work clearer, more culturally responsive, and more impactful for the people you serve.
Beyond Academia
The creative projects I engage in help me stay closely connected to the cultures, stories, and communities I serve. When we work together, you get support that is not only academically grounded but also human, relatable, and culturally aware.
YouTube Channel: Our Culture to the WorldÂ
On my YouTube channel, I share insights into cultural products and practices from around the world. The channel serves as a digital public education forum for promoting cross-cultural awareness, cultural appreciation, and interculturality—values that are at the heart of everything I do.
Creative Writing
As a self-published author, I have published a collection of poems, a book of short stories, and a gratitude journal. My writing keeps me connected to my Caribbean roots and reminds me, in a very personal way, of what is at stake when we work with someone’s words. Every project I take on as an editor is informed by my own experience as a writer: the importance of voice, intention, and the courage it takes to put your ideas on the page.
Credentials & Expertise
Academic Foundation
Language Program Consulting
• Ph.D. in Romance Studies (Spanish) from the University of Miami and M.A. in Spanish from Illinois State University with years of teaching and research focused on Latin American and Caribbean literature, culture, and language.
• Certification in English-Spanish translation.
• Certifications in editing and proofreading
- Expertise in curriculum and assessment design and faculty development for higher education language departments.
- Proven ability to align language curricula with regional and global higher education frameworks.
TranslationÂ
- English–Spanish and Spanish–English translation for academic, legal, medical, and business texts.
- Focus on nuance, accuracy, and preserving the author’s intended meaning across languages and cultural contexts.
Editorial Services
- Comprehensive copyediting and proofreading for academic manuscripts, dissertations, and professional publications.
- Proficiency in major citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago) and a sharp eye for clarity, flow, and consistency.
