Getting it Right in Translation

In this episode, host Pedro Rodriguez explores the importance of language justice with two community leaders who know it firsthand.Irene Osorio, a young mother from Colombia now rooted in Philadelphia, is a textile artist, graphic designer, and language justice worker who loves to cook and build mutual aid networks with her neighbors. She is also a founding member of COMPA Philly Language Justice Cooperative.Gina Engst, also a mother and co-founder of COMPA Philly, has been a community interpreter and language justice worker for over two decades. She finds grounding in the woods and strength in social justice movements.Together, Irene and Gina share why culturally appropriate and language-justice–oriented translations are essential—not just for accuracy, but to ensure real communication and connection for those not proficient in English.