YU ALEO RIOUX
Running for Secretary of the NCIHC Board of Directors
Yu Aloe L. Rioux, Ph. D., is keen on promoting and enhancing language access and equity in health care and in general in the United States. She has been a staff Chinese medical interpreter and Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee at St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Covenant Health. Her approach is service-oriented and becoming a secretary for the 2025 Board at the NCIHC is one step forward towards her career as well as professional passion. If elected, she would take the responsibilities required to promote the mission of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) and to serve the members. Dr. Rioux has a long and varied work experience, ranging from interpreting (medical, legal, educational as well as social services), interpreter training, translating, teaching (English, Chinese, geography, and history), advising, curriculum development, and consulting in higher education. With a BA in English (language and literature) in China, an MA in American Studies, and a Ph. D. in (Human) Geography in the U. S., Dr. Rioux has a good understanding of cultural differences and challenges. Enhancing cross-cultural understanding has always been her passion. She has initiated and participated in cultural and academic exchange programs and has been invited to relevant guest lectures. Dr. Rioux has published both in the English and the Chinese languages, including journal articles, book chapters, edited volumes, and translated monographs. Her research interests range from language acquisition to cross-cultural studies of the environment, health care, and the cultural geography of tourism, economic development and landscape in China. Her recent book chapter, “Crisis Management with Chinese Characteristics: from SARS to COVID-19” (in The Science and Technology of the Pandemic, Springer Publishing), is published (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62772-9_12). Dr. Rioux is able to bring her expertise and years of work experience to the NCIHC, integrating her passion and her service into the mission of NCIHC by serving as a board secretary. Thank you for your consideration!
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