Diego Mansilla
About Diego Mansilla
Diego Mansilla is the Director of the Translation Program at UMass Boston and has extensive experience in language education and translation. He has held various roles, including university lecturer, Spanish teacher, and board member for professional translation associations.
Work at UMass Boston
Diego Mansilla has been a University Lecturer at UMass Boston since 2005. He has contributed to the academic community for 19 years, focusing on language education. In addition to his teaching role, he has served as the Director of the Translation Program since 2013, overseeing the curriculum and program development for 11 years. His work at UMass Boston emphasizes the importance of translation studies and language acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Diego Mansilla holds a Master's Degree in Education with a focus on Second Language Acquisition from the University of Massachusetts Boston, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Master's degree in Teaching Spanish Language and Culture from Universidad de Granada between 2008 and 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in language teaching and translation.
Professional Experience
Diego Mansilla has extensive professional experience in translation and education. He has been a Certified Translator for English to Spanish since 2002, providing translation services for over 22 years. He served on the Ethics Committee of the American Translators Association from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he has been a member of the Board of Directors for the New England Translators Association since 2014, contributing to the translation community for 10 years.
Teaching Roles
In addition to his university position, Diego Mansilla has been a Spanish Teacher at Acton Boxborough Regional School District since 2004, where he has taught for 20 years. His experience in K-12 education complements his university teaching, allowing him to engage with students across different educational levels.