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MarĂ­a Elena Chanchavac

Omaha, Nebraska

About

Certified medical and community interpreter serving Indigenous Mam-speaking communities. Born in Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Guatemala. I bridge clinical care and cultural context for patients who would otherwise go unheard.

Credentials & Certifications

CHI™ - Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Spanish)
State Court Interpreter Certified - Nebraska

Dialects & Regional Nuances

Mayan-Mam (Todos Santos)
Huehuetenango regional variants
Indigenous health literacy

Fields of Expertise

Medical
Community
Oncology
Maternal Health

Languages

Spanish · Mam · English

Connect Direct

+1 (402) 555-0142maria.chanchavac@wordflow.direct

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