Maude Morrison
Maude caught the interpreting bug on a visit to the European Parliament her last year in high school - one day, she too would work in an interpreting booth. At that point, she had studied languages extensively, graduating with an AbiBac French-German high school diploma, so she was already on the right path. Maude completed prestigious preparatory classes in literature and received her Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting at the University of Strasbourg’s Institute of Translators, Interpreters and International Relations (ITI-RI) in 2016.
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Maude’s studies helped her cultivate rigor and curiosity - two qualities that serve her well with Aster Interpreting’s clients. She’s more than happy to spend hours studying up on terminology and logistics, her trademark notebooks in hand. As a veteran rock climber, Maude has developed nerves of steel and enjoys pushing herself. Her approach to interpreting is that of a generalist but she particularly enjoys assignments on music, film and agriculture.
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Maude is a member of the French Association of Conference Interpreters (AFICI).
Lenaïg Thoraval
Ever since Lenaïg had her first taste of interpretation on a trip to the U.S. with friends who only spoke French, she has dedicated herself fully to pursuing a career in this field. She completed her studies in England, Germany and France, where she received her Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting at the University of Strasbourg’s Institute of Translators, Interpreters and International Relations (ITI-RI) in 2016.
Thanks to her previous experience as a competitive swimmer in France, Lenaïg is skilled at stress management. She brings the rigor she developed as an athlete to all of her clients’ multilingual events.
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She is proud to be the resident geek on the team. Always up to date on the latest tech developments, Lenaïg helps Aster find the right tools to serve our clients even better without losing sight of our number one goal: to meet the needs of each client and assignment and provide excellent interpretation.
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As a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), the French Translators’ Union (SFT) and the French Association of Conference Interpreters (AFICI), Lenaïg brings the professionalism championed by these industry associations to each and every assignment.
Lucille Goutéraux
After six years of language immersion in the UK and Spain, Lucille earned her Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting at London Metropolitan University. In 2014, she returned to her native Paris where she began her career as an interpreter.
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This profession is a perfect fit for her. It satisfies her natural curiosity by constantly introducing her to new topics on her assignments. It also gives her the chance to serve as a bridge between different cultures, allowing her clients to communicate with and understand one another. Lucille has developed a special interest in environmental issues and projects in the arts organized by a wide range of cultural institutions, such as museums and galleries.
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As a dedicated, long-time student of yoga, Lucille brings the calm, methodical approach she has cultivated on the mat to every one of the projects she manages.
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Lucille is a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) and the French Association of Conference Interpreters (AFICI).
Lucil Chauvière
Ever since she was little, Lucil has always wanted to work as an interpreter. It’s the dream job of word nerds the world over. A job that takes you to foreign countries and introduces you to many different people. A job where you never stop learning. After spending several years in Spain’s Balearic Islands, the south of England and the Spanish-speaking region of Basque Country, Lucil was able to perfect her language skills and make her childhood dream come true.
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Armed with a Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting at the University of Strasbourg’s Institute of Translators, Interpreters and International Relations (ITI-RI), Lucil kicked off her career as a marketing and medical translator in London before moving to Paris, where she began working as a freelance interpreter.
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In 2021, Lucil accepted a staff position as a translator and interpreter with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in Luxembourg. She especially enjoys the part of her job that requires her to interpret concrete, technical topics.
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Since one microphone is clearly never enough, Lucil is always on the lookout for the chance to join a choir, not to mention a dance troupe. These activities give her the opportunity to collaborate with others on creative projects and to dedicate herself to the performing arts.
Nina Fink
A Washington, DC, native, Nina has always been passionate about learning foreign languages and finding just the right word. When she turned 20, she set out to discover the non-English-speaking world, starting with France.
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Nina earned her Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) in 2012. She spent nine years working as a freelance interpreter and translator in Paris before returning to her hometown, where she continues to freelance while working as a staff translator at the French Embassy.
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Thanks to her background in improv comedy, Nina uses her ability to think on her feet and outside the box on all of her assignments. She is responsible for all of Aster’s English-language communications.
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Nina is a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), the American Association of Language Specialists (TAALS), and the French Association of Conference Interpreters (AFICI).
