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Geoff Koby, Ph.D., CT

Geoff Koby, Ph.D., CT

Professor of Translation Studies and German

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President, American Translators Association

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1985 - 1986
      Master of Arts (M.A.) German

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1986 - 1991
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

    • California State University-Northridge

      1980 - 1985
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) German & Music

      Activities and Societies: Band, Marching Band, German Club

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1987 - 1989
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Linguistics

  • Experience

    • Kent State University

      Aug 1994 - now
      Professor of Translation Studies and German

    • ATISA - American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2010
      Founding President

    • American Translators Association

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Secretary, Certification Committee

    • American Translators Association

      Nov 2010 - Oct 2020

      • Member, Board of Directors

        Nov 2014 - Oct 2020

      • Chair, Certification Committee

        Nov 2010 - Nov 2014

    • American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation

      Nov 2016 - Mar 2024

      Founded in 1997, the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions. Founded in 1997, the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions.

      • President

        Aug 2018 - Mar 2024

      • Board Member

        Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

    • American Translators Association

      Oct 2023 - now

      ATA is a professional organization of translators and interpreters. ATA was established to advance the translation and interpreting professions and to foster the professional development of its members. As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events. Our members determine the direction and shape the future of the Association. Members include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies. Show less

      • President

        Feb 2024 - now

      • President-Elect

        Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ATA Certified German-English Translator

      American Translators Association
      Jan 1996
      View certificate certificate

    • ATA-Certified Dutch-English Translator

      American Translators Association
      Jan 2004
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President-Elect

      Issued by American Translators Association on Oct 2023
      American Translators AssociationAssociated with Geoff Koby, Ph.D., CT

    • Founding President

      Issued by American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association on Mar 2002
      American Translation and Interpreting Studies AssociationAssociated with Geoff Koby, Ph.D., CT