Very, very sadly, our much-loved colleague and Training for Translators instructor Michèle Hansen passed away on December 5, 2021, after a recent cancer diagnosis. At the time of her death, Michèle was also the chair of the ATA Certification Committee and led the transition to the new online certification exam format. She and I (Corinne McKay) had worked together on international development translation projects for around 15 years, and she was a fantastic medical translation instructor, as well as a genuinely kind and generous person and friend. I am shocked and saddened by her sudden death, having just seen her smiling, laughing, and in great spirits at the ATA conference at the end of October.
Michèle was a student in my translation business classes years ago, and she found her niche in attending client-side conferences as a direct client marketing tool. After transforming her own translation practice, she generously wrote a guest post for my blog, and then was a guest on Speaking of Translation. It’s hard to believe that Michèle is no longer with us, may her memory be a blessing.
So very sorry you have lost a precious friend and colleague.
Thank you, she was a gem!
I had the great opportunity of attending both of Michèle’s Medical Terminology classes and thoroughly enjoyed her great knowledge of and passion for the subject. I am sorry for your and the translator community’s loss.
Thank you, she was such a wonderful instructor!
Really shocked and saddened to hear about Michele’s passing. My deepest condolences to her friends and family.
Yes, it was a huge shock and so sad. A huge loss to the translation community.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Michèle Hansen. Her dedication to the translation community, particularly in the field of medical translation and certification, was unmatched. It’s clear from Corinne’s heartfelt words how much Michèle meant to everyone who knew her, both professionally and personally. Michèle’s kindness, generosity, and expertise will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. May her memory continue to inspire all of us.
Thank you!! I still miss her and think about her a lot!