Welcome to the Hawaii Interpreters and Translators Association (HITA), a community of language professionals shaping interpretation and translation in the State of Hawaiʻi. Since its establishment in 1991, HITA has worked to advance standards of performance and integrity in the industry.
Our mission: elevating language professionals
HITA’s mission is to improve and promote the professional standards of interpreters and translators through education, networking, and the dissemination of industry knowledge. The association is committed to its members and to the growth and recognition of the translation and interpretation industry.
Educational empowerment
HITA supports continuous learning through educational webinars that share insights, trends, and tools in interpretation and translation.
Networking excellence
HITA’s networking events create opportunities for interpreters and translators to connect, collaborate, and share experiences in a supportive professional community.
Advocacy for excellence
HITA advocates for interpreter and translator excellence and engages with state and local government offices, nonprofits, businesses, and schools to promote language access and recognition of language professionals’ contributions.
Join the movement
HITA invites language professionals to advocate, educate, and celebrate the work of interpreters and translators while helping bridge cultures and advance language access.
Our leadership
HITA is guided by a volunteer leadership team committed to ethical practices, professional growth, and language access across Hawaiʻi.
Suzanne Zeng, PhD
President
Sandra Tsukiyama
Vice President
Patricia Rolland, PhD
Secretary
Evangeline Quidilla
Treasurer