Rita Gonçalves, better known as ‘The Language Worker’ is a language services professional with over 20 years of multi-faceted experience in the localization industry. Her versatility spans roles such as Project Manager, LQA Manager, Vendor Manager, and Terminologist, working with leading brands and major LSPs such as Transperfect and Acolad.

In her current role as Senior Consultant at Magic Beans Agency, Rita focuses on strategic talent and resource management, partnering with language service providers to drive talent acquisition, retention, team performance, and scalable growth. She is also the engaging host of The Language Worker podcast, where she shares in-depth discussions with industry experts about localization trends, career paths, and evolving challenges.

Rita’s academic grounding is equally impressive. She holds a BA and MA in Linguistics (Lexicology and Lexicography) from Universidade de Lisboa. Her unique combination of deep industry insight, consulting acumen, and scholarly research makes her an inspiring and authoritative instructor in fields like localization operations, talent leadership, and linguistic excellence.