Michelle Pinzl (she/her/ella) is an associate professor at Viterbo University, where she directs the Community Interpreting Certificate program and teaches Spanish and Interpreting Studies. She holds a PhD in Translation and Intercultural Communication and an MA in Foreign Languages and Intercultural Management. A certified Spanish–English court and healthcare interpreter, Michelle brings over 20 years of interpreting and training experience across healthcare, education, social services, and business in both rural and urban Wisconsin.