It took 10 years, but plying her bilingual language skills while working in the hotel business convinced Marie-Hélène Cadieux to pursue her true passion: translation. After completing a BA in Translation in 2008 at Université de Montréal and working for several professional firms, Marie-Hélène launched her own translation, editing and proofreading business, Traductions Marie-Hélène Cadieux, in 2015. Her love of books took her to Université de Sherbrooke in 2017, where she completed a diploma in publishing two years later. Now, she says, “I have the privilege to work every day on the development of long-term partnerships with companies in finance, publishing, environment, public relations and technology.”
In 2017, Marie-Hélène also joined Editors Québec. “I was already volunteering in various areas of my life, but I wanted to get involved from a professional perspective as well,” she says. Impressed with the branch’s vitality, Marie-Hélène soon took charge of networking activities in Montreal. Over the past three years, she has organized multiple activities, workshops, festive events and annual meetings for her branch.
“Volunteering at Editors Canada means collaborating with wonderful professionals,” says Marie-Hélène. “We’re all working toward the same goals: improving our skills, sharing our knowledge and meeting interesting peers!”
Living in the heart of the Laurentians, Marie-Hélène enjoys hiking, paddling and gardening. She has also recently discovered pottery. “All these passions allow me to stay healthy physically, mentally and creatively,” she says. “This balance is beneficial to my life and my career!”
The featured volunteer recognizes the contributions of our dedicated people who keep Editors Canada going. Volunteers are the backbone of the association, and we are grateful for the many members and affiliates who answer the call when help is needed.
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~S. Robin Larin