Somali Interpreters in Oregon

After emigrating from Djibouti over 6 years ago, I dedicated myself to becoming a certified Somali interpreter, helping others navigate the same linguistic challenges I once faced.

Specializing in corporate and business interpretation, I provide professional Somali interpretation services for multinational companies, covering board meetings, earnings calls, contract negotiations, and internal communications between English and Somali-speaking teams.

My commitment to the Somali-speaking community goes beyond professional interpretation — I volunteer with local organizations to expand language access for underserved populations.

After practicing law in Somalia for several years, I pivoted to Somali interpretation in the U.S., bringing a unique legal perspective to my work as a interpreter.

I specialize in IT, software, and localization projects, providing Somali interpretation services for UI strings, help documentation, marketing copy, and mobile applications. My localization work ensures products feel native to Somali-speaking users worldwide.

As an ATA-certified Somali interpreter, I follow the association's continuing education requirements and stay at the forefront of interpretation technology and methodology.

Military service stationed me around the world, but it was my Somali heritage from Somalia that ultimately led me to a fulfilling career as a professional interpreter.

My interpretation practice serves the hospitality, tourism, and aviation industries — I provide Somali to English and English to Somali interpretation for training manuals, safety briefings, guest communications, and regulatory documentation.

I hold state and federal court certification as a Somali interpreter and have been qualified as an expert in legal interpretation in numerous court proceedings.

With 18 years of experience and a deep connection to Somali language and culture from my upbringing in Somalia, I offer interpretation services grounded in authenticity and accuracy.

My practice centers on immigration and asylum interpretation, where I serve as a certified Somali interpreter for USCIS interviews, credible fear screenings, and immigration court proceedings. I understand the stakes involved and bring both precision and empathy to every Somali to English assignment.

I carry professional liability insurance, maintain strict confidentiality protocols, and treat every Somali interpretation assignment — large or small — with the same level of professionalism.

Growing up in Mogadishu, I was immersed in Somali language and culture from birth, and after completing my studies at Somali National University, I pursued professional interpretation as my calling.

I provide over-the-phone and video remote interpretation as a certified Somali interpreter, supporting hospitals, courts, insurance companies, and government agencies with on-demand professional Somali interpretation services available on short notice.

As a member of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), I adhere to a strict code of ethics and deliver certified Somali interpretation of the highest caliber.

Graduating from University of Hargeisa with honors, I launched my career in Somali interpretation and have spent the last 18 years building a reputation for excellence and reliability.

I specialize in legal interpretation, providing professional Somali interpretation services for depositions, court hearings, immigration proceedings, and asylum interviews. My expertise covers both Somali to English and English to Somali across civil, criminal, and family court matters.

Backed by 18 years of experience and a deep respect for accuracy, I deliver Somali interpretation services that clients trust for their most consequential communications.

Raised between two cultures, I have spent 11 years refining my craft as a Somali interpreter, combining deep cultural knowledge with professional-grade linguistic accuracy.

Conference and event interpretation is my specialty — I provide simultaneous interpretation in Somali for international summits, academic conferences, and large-scale corporate events. I am equally skilled in consecutive interpretation for smaller, high-stakes diplomatic and business settings.

Entrusted with high-profile cases by leading law firms and Fortune 500 companies, I bring 11 years of discretion and excellence to every Somali interpretation project.