Meet the Experts
Behind Your Succes
Dr. Eli Avendano
Head Educational Coach
Meet Eli – Head Coach & Your Expert Guide to Exam Success
Eli is a State Certified Court Interpreter, and the Head Coach at 2interpret, bringing over 35 years of experience in corporate, educational coaching, and exam and career preparation. Eli has helped motivated professionals and interpreters reach their certification goals confidently, clearly, and purposefully.
Eli holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy-Chemistry, a Master’s in Business Administration, and is a Certified Educational Coach, combining a rigorous academic background with a sharp, practical understanding of what it takes to succeed in high-stakes testing environments. His dual strengths in science and business fuel a structured, results-driven approach that supports learners from all walks of life.
As Head Coach, Eli is known for creating a learning space that is not only honest and supportive, but also deeply motivating. He believes in empowering students through high expectations, clear feedback, and consistent encouragement—helping each learner identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move forward with confidence.
Beyond technical instruction, Eli brings real-world insights and a deep commitment to student success. He understands the unique challenges adult learners face and works tirelessly to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and expert guidance. His coaching style blends warmth with accountability, making him a trusted mentor and an inspiring leader on the 2interpret team.
Join Eli and take the next step toward your professional certification with a coach who has dedicated his life to helping others succeed—because your goals deserve nothing less.
Lorena Sevilla Somoza
Exam Rater
Meet Lorena - Exam Rater & Former Certification Program Leader
Lorena Sevilla Somoza is a Certified Spanish Court Interpreter with over 25 years of experience in court interpreting and interpreter education. She began her career with the Loudoun County Courts and later joined the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Foreign Language Services Division as a Spanish Staff Interpreter in 2008. There, she took the lead on the Interpreter Certification Program, where she updated and taught the Court Interpreter Orientation Workshop and administered certification exams.
In 2011, Lorena became the Court Interpreter Program Specialist for the Maryland Judiciary, where she oversaw the recruitment, training, and testing of interpreter candidates. She also developed and led continuing education workshops and was responsible for administering the Interpreter Oral Examination, a role that sharpened her expertise in evaluating interpreter performance.
Now retired from state service, Lorena continues to contribute to the profession as a freelance interpreter and as the exam rater for our program. Students enrolled in the course will benefit from her extensive experience and discerning evaluation, gaining valuable feedback from someone who has shaped certification standards at the state level.