Ka Yun (Laverne) Lau is from Hong Kong and is currently pursuing a Master of Translation and Interpreting at The University of Melbourne. She has developed a strong passion for languages and intercultural communication, with proficiency and academic interests spanning Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
Her interest in translation grew through learning different languages and gaining a deeper appreciation of the connections embedded within them. Interpreting has also become the area she is most interested in. She believes that language plays a fundamental role in facilitating communication and conveying not only information but also cultural nuances between people from different backgrounds.
Alongside her studies, Ka Yun (Laverne) has gained professional experience in translation and multicultural communications, working across multilingual projects and engaging with diverse communities.
Looking ahead, she hopes to continue developing her career in the translation, interpreting, and multicultural communications industries, while contributing to greater cross-cultural understanding and communication between the wider international community.