Nina Colburn
Nina Colburn is an authority on Latin American culture. She is 100 percent bilingual and bicultural, and has served as a cultural liaison between the United States and Mexico for several international companies. She served as a Commercial Trade Aide for the U.S. Trade Office and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, where she lived for 32 years. She now lives in Denver, Colorado, where she continues her work in cultural orientation, translation, teaching, and cross-cultural communication in the workplace.
Nina grew up speaking a high level of Spanish and English every day, and living in both the American and Mexican cultures. The years of teaching, consulting, and translating in the U.S. have equipped her to open doors and help you achieve success in your cross-border enterprises.
In Mexico, Nina served at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City as an official liaison for American business people who requested close support in meetings and trade shows. Among other services, Nina stood with these business people in their booths, not only translating in both directions, but actively assisting them to tailor and present their messages in ways that speak compellingly to the Latin American.
Nina has taught cultural differences to companies and individuals who recognize the need to interact more effectively with their counterparts from another culture. Her presentations and close-support services are designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Her material offers a unique perspective, and is always full of fascinating true stories and case histories drawn from her years of service. She serves U.S. businesses looking for better communication with their Hispanic workforce, as well as executives doing business in Mexico and Latin America.
Professional Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Instituto de Cultura Superior A.C., Mexico City