What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?
I am a medical interpreter, and my primary role is to serve as a communication link between staff, patients and their families. I also receive, assign and document all translation requests. Additionally, I work closely with the Communications team to translate certain patient education brochures.
What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
The most fulfilling part of my job is engaging with our families and feeling the appreciation for the care we provide. It is incredibly rewarding to witness patients at their first appointment and then see the positive changes in their quality of life after therapy, treatment or surgery. Watching our patients’ progress and growth throughout their journey is deeply satisfying, and I feel honored to be part of their transformation.
What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
Scottish Rite is special to me because it represents a place of tradition, growth and personal development. The values upheld here are inspiring and fulfilling. Scottish Rite is more than just an organization. It is a lifelong journey of learning, service and fulfillment.
What made you choose a career in health care?
I became a medical interpreter because of the deep admiration and respect I felt for the interpreters who helped my parents communicate during their medical appointments. Watching the interpreters bridge the gap between patients and providers inspired me. I decided it was time for a career change, and the rest is history. Here I am, doing work that truly matters.
What is something unique you get to do in your position?
One unique aspect of my role is the opportunity to interpret for staff across various departments and clinics. This allows me to interact with a diverse range of people every day, making my work both dynamic and rewarding.
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and caring for my two dogs and four cats. Whether it is enjoying the outdoors, relaxing at home or simply spending quality time, my family brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I wouldn’t say it is a hidden talent, but I am quite determined. Once I set my mind to learning or trying something new, I fully commit to it.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I would love to visit Ushuaia, Argentina! It is known as the “end of the world,” because it holds the title of being the southernmost city on Earth. I find it fascinating. It is a place where breathtaking landscapes meet rich history.
If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would choose authentic Mexican enchiladas.
What was the first concert you attended?
I was a teenager when I saw Santana in El Paso, Texas, in 1980.
Favorite hidden DFW gem?
Coyote Drive-in movie in Fort Worth. It brings back cherished childhood memories when my family and I watch a movie outdoors in the back of our truck. It is a nostalgic, unique experience!
If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
I would choose María Félix, the iconic actress from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Her strong personality perfectly embodies the spirit I would want to see in a movie about my life.
What is some advice you would give your younger self, OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
I would tell my younger self to not rush and try to do everything at once. Instead, take the time to enjoy the journey, slow down and savor each step along the way.
