Sabela Avión Martínez

Sabela Avión Martínez serves as an Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation since February 2023, dedicated to aiding individuals with Parkinson’s disease by sharing the Foundation's resources and philosophy. As a longstanding activist with Con P de Párkinson since May 2016, Sabela advocates for Parkinson's patients, emphasizing informed advocacy. Sabela's extensive experience with the United Nations spans roles as a Spanish Reviser, Translator, and Associate Verbatim Reporter since January 2007, and includes prior work as an Editorial Desktop and Publishing Assistant from February to October 2006. Previous positions at Lionbridge Technologies involved managing localization efforts and serving as a Senior Spanish Localization Specialist from March 2002 to January 2006. Sabela holds an MA in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Licenciatura in Translation and Interpretation from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio.