Eva Hussain

Chief Executive Officer of Polaron Language Services

With 20 years experience in the language sector, Eva is a sought-after linguist, consultant and trainer. Eva is tertiary educated in the field of Computer Programming, with a NAATI Professional Accreditation in Interpreting and Translating in the Polish language. She also speaks French, Russian, Turkish and Hindi. Between 1995 and 1997, Eva managed the Polish headquarters of Interwest, an international telecommunications service provider. As the former Business Development Officer of the City of Port Phillip, her earlier role was Operations Manager of Interactive Telemedia.

Throughout her career, she has addressed conferences and seminars and worked with non-profit organisations and community groups as a researcher, facilitator and educator.

• PD Coordinator of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
• Former President of the Polish-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI)
• Former President of the Australian-Polish Community Services (APCS)
• Member of the Polish Society of Economic, Legal and Court Translators (TEPIS)

"I love my job. How many people can say that? And what does it really mean? For me, it means that I wake up every morning excited about the day ahead: the contribution I am going to make to people's lives and businesses. No two days are the same at Polaron - different clients, different languages, different issues. I am always learning new things, researching new topics, technologies and global developments. I'm a person who always strives to be the best at what they do. I dedicate my time to teach others and learn from others. This, I believe, is the key to Polaron's success.

Having been part of the language industry for the past twenty years, I have been exposed to all facets of the interpreting and translating profession. Although I don't get to do much interpreting or translating any more, working with clients hands on is still and probably always will be what I love to do the best. And of course working on the front line has given me a really good understanding of what good practice is and how to apply it to Polaron."