Welcome
to MICATA
Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association
We are a professional community built to help promote, uplift, and advance the language professionals of Midwest America.
Welcome to MICATA
A professional association of translators and interpreters in the Midwest
Founded in 1978, MICATA is one of the oldest chapters of the American Translators Association. With members located throughout the U.S. Midwest and around the world, MICATA represents translators and interpreters of languages from Arabic to Vietnamese. The diversity of our members is our biggest asset and we pride ourselves on serving the interests of such a varied and vibrant group of language professionals.
Our mission is to promote the translation and interpreting professions in the area and foster their recognition among the general public. Another key element of our work is advancing the standards of professional ethics, business practices and competence. To this end we organize educational events and professional development opportunities, including the MICATA Annual Conference, and advocate on behalf of our members and the profession as a whole.
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Why MICATA?
Be part of the professional community
MICATA membership enhances your visibility and offers many valuable benefits through resources such as our Membership Directory, special pricing for MICATA events and access to our blog.
Click below to learn more about the different types of memberships we offer and the benefits of our membership program.
What Our Members Say
Testimonials from MICATA Members
“I completed my master’s degree in translation online and work remotely as a translation project manager, so I haven’t had many opportunities to meet people in person from the translation industry. MICATA gave me that opportunity at my first MICATA conference in 2023; I was able to meet many like-minded individuals, as well as learn a lot more about the industry that I didn’t learn in school. My favorite part about MICATA is the conference, and I look forward to attending year after year.”
Linsey Albee
“I joined MICATA in 2016, the same year I started my translation/interpretation career in the US. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made! Through MICATA events such as the annual conference and serving on the MICATA Board of Directors, I learned about the US translation/interpretation market, the sub-fields of our industry and different certifications as well as acquired the urgently needed knowledge and skills to make a successful career. More importantly, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many talented and dedicated professionals! If you decide to develop a career in translation and interpretation, I strongly recommend joining MICATA and the ATA as a member, a volunteer, and/or a board member. The connections and friendships you’ll make will benefit you for life!”
Tingting Qin
“My membership in MICATA, serving on the board of directors as President, Treasurer and Director, friendships with so many translators and interpreters, participation in professional activities with others in our fields of work, and connections to a community of professionals who think and work like I do, these were all invaluable for me as a self-employed person working alone at home. I don’t think I could have done what I did without this organization and these friends! I look forward to keeping in touch with all my MICATA friends for years to come.”
John Matthews
“I have been a member of MICATA for 15 years and consider it my home. As an interpreter starting out I found connections and colleagues there that I wouldn’t have found anywhere else. The annual conference is my favorite and I never miss it! In the years to come I look forward to making more friends and attending more professional development events through MICATA!”
Yolanda C.
Upcoming Events
We look forward to another productive year of in-person and virtual events as we continue to serve our members and the language community at large. Click below to see upcoming events.