As our clever business name implies, Twin Translations is owned and operated by identical twins Judy and Dagmar Jenner. We are based in Las Vegas, NV, and in Vienna, Austria. Our services are available worldwide. Whether you are looking for an English-Spanish interpreter in rural Sri Lanka or a seasoned translator for a glossy German-into-English brochure: we’ve got you covered! Rely on our professional interpreting and translating services to shine in other languages than your own. Grow your international business with the very best translations and interpreting available.
Why choose us?
- international upbringing in Austria, Mexico City and the US
- multilingual and multicultural: German, English, Spanish, French and many other languages through our partners around the globe
- multiple advanced degrees in languages, translation/interpreting and business
- four decades’ worth of experience between us
- clients include government agencies, non-profits, law firms, NGOs, small businesses and large corporations
- tech-savvy and naturally intelligent
We have translated and interpreted for presidents, presidential candidates, foreign dignitaries, CEOs and board members of leading companies, movie directors, start-ups, state and federal courts, law firms and at international organizations such as OPEC, United Nations, and the European Union. Twin Translations has been in business for 20+ years, with hundreds of happy clients. We are delighted to have some of the most prestigious interpreting credentials in the world. Read more in our bios!
We believe in…
- uncompromising professionalism
- customer service far beyond your expectations
We know that languages evolve. That’s why we travel extensively to keep abreast of all changes and deliver outstanding results. In addition, we share our expertise by speaking at translation and interpreting conferences around the world. We are former or current instructors at the following universities: University of Vienna, University of California – San Diego (Extended Studies), University of Nevada at Las Vegas, New York University. We are both long-term industry advocates. Judy served as the President of the Nevada Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association and is a spokesperson of the American Translators Association. She is also on the strategy committee as well as on the public relations committee. Dagmar is the immediate past President of the Austrian Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association.
Our passions beyond translating and interpreting:
- All things cultural, especially literature
- Climate action
- Feminism
- Chess
- Sports (playing them, not watching): tennis, swimming, yoga, weightlifting, hiking, etc.
Judy Jenner
Judy’s dedication to her clients and enthusiasm for her work are unparalleled – she loves what she does, and it shows.
- Master’s degree in Spanish Conference Interpreting from Glendon College at York University in Toronto, Canada
- Master’s of business administration in marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Undergraduate degree in management from the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Federally certified Spanish court interpreter; state-certified Spanish court interpreter in Nevada, Washington, California
- Court-registered German interpreter in Nevada
- Interpreter for the United States Department of State (seminar and liaison level) for Spanish
- Long-time volunteer and former president, vice president, and director of the Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA)
- Spokesperson for the American Translators Association (ATA) as well as member of the strategy, public relations, and nominating committees
- Adjunct instructor of interpreting, University of California-San Diego and New York University
- Frequent keynote speaker at interpreting and translation conferences around the world
Dagmar Jenner
Dagmar combines academic excellence with decades of professional experience. Her credentials include:
- Master’s degree in French and Communications from the University of Salzburg, Austria
- Undergraduate degree in Spanish and French Translation and Interpreting from the University of Vienna
- Master’s degree in French and Spanish Conference Interpreting from the University of Vienna
- Accreditation as an interpreter for the institutions of the European Union
- Accreditation as translator and interpreter by UNIVERSITAS Austria, the Austrian professional association
- Immediate Past President of UNIVERSITAS Austria, the Austrian Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association
- Former lecturer in Interpreting and Translation at the University of Vienna
Clients value not only her expertise, but also the care and cultural insight she brings to every project. A true stickler for grammar and orthography, she has been recognized as an authority on the complexities of the German spelling reform. At the same time, she enjoys the creative side of language and is currently working on her first novel.
Our background
We were born in Austria, where we started our schooling. At the age of 10, our family moved to Mexico City for an exciting expat adventure that shaped the course of our professional lives.
Immersed in a new culture at such a young age, we picked up Spanish naturally. Attending the German School in Mexico City gave us a strong bilingual foundation and a global perspective. Mexico remains a place we feel deeply connected to.Shortly before graduating from high school, our family returned to Austria. Soon after, Judy earned an athletic scholarship to study in the United States, while Dagmar completed her first university degree in Salzburg, spent a year as an exchange student in France, and eventually made Vienna her home.
Today, we split our time between Las Vegas and Vienna. Judy travels frequently across the US and abroad as a sought-after court interpreter, while Dagmar is based in Vienna, serving clients across Europe. Together, we bring a lifetime of cross-cultural experience and linguistic expertise to every project we take on.
Our languages
Together, we cover a broad range of language pairs for translation and interpreting:
- English ↔ Spanish
- English ↔ German
- German ↔ Spanish
- French → German, English, and Spanish
Our rare combinations reflect our equally unique upbringing and academic paths. Working together at major conferences is one of our greatest strengths. As twins, we bring a natural synergy that makes us a dream team in the interpreting booth. Beyond our own specializations, we offer translation services into and from all major European languages—English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian—and additional languages upon request.
For select clients, we also provide services in Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese. As a boutique translation agency, we collaborate with around 100 carefully chosen linguists—professionals we know and trust personally.
This allows us to combine the reach of a larger agency with the quality assurance and personal touch of a dedicated team. If you are based in Europe, Dagmar is your first point of contact for the European side of our business.