The following ELIA Members have announced that they wish to participate in the 2026 election of the ELIA Board of Directors for three (3) available positions. Each is offering to volunteer her or his time and experience for the betterment of your association. Below you will learn more about each candidate’s past experiences and skills that would qualify her or him to represent you on the ELIA Board and to improve the Board’s skill set to help ELIA serve you better in the future.
Election information
The election will begin Monday, 15 June, and end on Monday, 22 June. ELIA Full Members will receive a special mailing with information on how to vote. You are strongly encouraged to review their statements below which will help you understand who they are, what they stand for, and, ultimately, who you should vote for.
The Candidates
Nuria Castro Gay
CEO and Growth Expert, Globalingua Translation
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Nuria wants ELIA to listen more closely, act more collectively, and make membership feel genuinely valuable in a time of uncertainty and change.
“I want ELIA to be a space where members feel heard, where the agenda reflects real needs, and where belonging feels worth it.”
Diego Cresceri
Founder and CEO, Creative Words
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Diego wants to help ELIA stay relevant, realistic, and useful through one of the most disruptive moments the language industry has faced.
“This is not a normal moment for our industry, and I don’t think it’s the right time to sit on the sidelines.”
Maria De Rose
CEO, Verbalang
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Maria wants ELIA to strengthen collaboration across the language community, connecting businesses, freelancers, technology providers, and emerging professionals through industry change.
“I am also passionate about fostering stronger connections between agencies, freelancers, technology providers, and younger professionals entering the sector.”
Alp Dilgen
Owner, Anova Translation
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Alp wants to help ELIA turn industry disruption into practical progress, with stronger member representation and guidance that works for companies of every size and geography.
“ELIA is strongest when every member, regardless of size or geography, feels genuinely represented in the direction we set together.”
Kaori Myatt
Managing Director, Word Connection
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Kaori wants ELIA to bridge markets and cultures, drawing on her community-building experience to ensure members feel connected, supported, and represented as the industry evolves.
“Resilience in our profession is not built through technology, but through human collaboration, connection, and trust.”
Mohamad Samir
Owner and CEO, EAST Localize
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Mohamad wants ELIA to become a stronger launchpad for members entering the next era of language services, technology, and AI-driven growth.
“I want to bridge the gap between pure language services and cutting-edge technology, and between localized operations and global scale.”