Omar Zamacona

Omar Zamacona is an experienced Spanish Interpreter currently working at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago since May 2017, providing essential interpreting services to families with limited English proficiency. Additional roles include contract interpreter positions at Acutrans, Inc. and Cross-Cultural Interpreting Services as well as freelance interpretation at Interprenet. Omar has previously worked as a contract interpreter at Metaphrasis Language & Cultural Solutions LLC and as a manager at Cyrano's Cafe on the Riverwalk. Educational qualifications include a Certificate of Successful Completion in Professional Medical Interpreter Training from the Cross-Cultural Health Care Program and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus on French and Francophone Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago. Early professional experience includes a photo specialist role at Walgreens, where Omar developed time management skills while facilitating communication between Spanish-speaking customers and store managers.