Natasha Hakimi Zapata
About Natasha Hakimi Zapata
Natasha Hakimi Zapata is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in Spanish-English translation. She has a diverse educational background, holding multiple Bachelor of Arts degrees and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
Work at UMass Boston
Natasha Hakimi Zapata has been serving as a Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2020. In this role, she teaches courses focused on translation, specifically within the Translation Certificate Program. Her expertise includes both undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish-English translation, reflecting her extensive background in language studies.
Education and Expertise
Natasha Hakimi Zapata holds multiple degrees in language and literature. She achieved a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Boston University in 2012. Additionally, she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Language and Literature, as well as Spanish Language and Literature, from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies in 2011. She also studied English Literature at Bristol University and Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Background
Before her current position, Natasha Hakimi Zapata gained significant experience in journalism and academia. She worked as a reporter and editorial intern at Los Angeles Magazine from 2009 to 2011. Following this, she served as Foreign Editor at Truthdig for a decade, from 2010 to 2020. Her teaching experience includes roles as a Visiting Lecturer and Teaching Fellow at Boston University.
Professional Experience
Natasha Hakimi Zapata has a diverse professional background that spans journalism and education. Her tenure at Truthdig as Foreign Editor involved overseeing international news coverage. In academia, she has taught various courses related to translation and literature, contributing to her reputation as an educator in language studies.