Our Team
Our team is deeply passionate about promoting the Dinka language and culture. We firmly believe that language and cultural promotion is crucial in fostering understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among people from diverse backgrounds.
Chol Amuor Arou
Lead Interpreter and Translator
Chol is a native Dinka speaker, NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter (Dinka & English) and NAATI Examiner. Chol has been professionally interpreting and translating for 5 years, and informally supporting community members for 15 years.
Education:
RMIT University: Introduction to Interpreting and Translating (Language Interpretation and Translation)
TAFE NSW: Diploma of Community Services
Charles Sturt University: Bachelor of Social Work (in progress)
Jenna Hawes
Operations and Project Manager
Jenna is an experienced Project Manager, having worked in the community and international development sector for over 7 years. Jenna supports our operations at Dinka Now to ensure that our business processes are smooth.
Education:
University of Newcastle: Bachelor of Development Studies
Deakin University: Master of Sustainability (in progress)