Meet Our Team

Mobolaji Atolagbe

Mobolaji Atolagbe

Translation Project Manager

Usman Baig

Usman Baig

Business Development Representative

Veronika Bogatyrchuk

Talent Manager

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Bill Dodd

Director, Interpreting Services

Simbiat Lawal

Project Manager

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Avrea McDonell

Operations Manager

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Chris Enns

Client Engagement Specialist

Anna Burak

Marketing Manager

Pathemae Dael

Account Manager

Yevhenii Borysenko

AI Developer

Mobolaji Atolagbe
Mobolaji Atolagbe

Project Manager

Mobolaji (or “Bo” for short) Atolagbe is a passionate and dedicated Project Manager at Languages in Motion. With a strong background in project management, tech and tech-enabled services, and a deep love for languages and culture, Mobolaji brings exceptional value to clients by ensuring their projects are completed on time and with excellence.

 

Outside of work, Mobolaji has a deep love for literature and enjoys reading and writing. He finds solace in the written word and believes that knowledge holds the power to inspire and connect people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, he has a natural inclination for interacting with others and believes in building meaningful relationships.

 

By combining his passions with his professional expertise, Mobolaji continuously seeks to create a positive impact within his community and the language services industry.

Usman Baig
Usman Baig

Business Development Representative

Usman moved to Calgary, Canada, in 2010, where he finished high school and acquired a Business Administration and Finance diploma. With an extensive background and passion for sales, customer relations and business development, Usman prides himself in empathizing and gauging clients’ needs while bringing ease, comfort and value to his clients.

 

Being from Pakistan, he speaks Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and English. He is passionate about helping people communicate in different languages through LiM’s services and deeply connects with LiM’s vision of “languages no longer being a barrier.” Usman understands the value that Languages in Motion brings to different industries and is eager to share it.

 

During his free time, he plays basketball, soccer, football and tennis. His hobbies include reading and gaming. He also loves travelling to new countries and exploring different cultures.

Veronika Bogatyrchuk

Talent Manager

Veronika is a dedicated and skilled professional fluent in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian with experience in medical consecutive interpretation. Her passion for helping people and her approachable nature make her a trusted and reliable professional in every setting. Being part of Languages in Motion is a great privilege for Veronika, as it combines her love for languages with her drive to connect people and cultures. 

Outside of work, she enjoys immersing herself in thought-provoking books, engaging in book club discussions, and pursuing self-development to enhance both her professional skills and personal growth.

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Michael J. Burak

Founder, CEO

Michael has always been passionate about languages and their practical use and is able to speak a variety of languages. Among them are English, Spanish, French and Russian and recently some Portuguese. Before Languages in Motion, Michael founded the University of Calgary Translation Association (UCTA) which helped students to become translators. This passion for languages and translation led Michael to create Languages in Motion Ltd.
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Dawn Cardinal

Interpreting Project Manager

Dawn Cardinal grew up in an atmosphere that nurtured a love for Multiculturalism. Working in Calgary with Languages In Motion is very satisfying to her. She finds enjoyment in getting to know the interesting people that she meets through coordinating with the Interpreters, Translators, and Clients.

 

Dawn’s work background includes operating a company for 10 years. As the Secretary/Treasurer, she was responsible for overseeing operations and working in several positions. Dawn is passionate about constant development and expansion. She is always looking for new ways to refine herself personally and professionally. As a retired Journeyman Chef, she is passionate about food and enjoys the great variety of cultural dishes. She has an appreciation for nature and makes sure she goes camping, hiking, and swimming when the opportunity arises.

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Wesley Chow

Information Technology Manager

Wesley has extensive experience in the technology side of retail and the oil & gas industry. By utilizing his training in both computer systems and business management, he has been responsible for creating efficient and effective processes, coordinating technology certifications as well as implementing business IT solutions based on client needs.


As the IT Manager at Languages in Motion, Wesley ensures LiM’s servers, domains, and software is compliant with the highest level of security as well as ensures LiM’s technology is operating at maximum efficiency. In his spare time (we are not sure how he has it) Wesley runs a stream called Mike Cast Experience.

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Bill Dodd

Director, Interpreting Services

Bill is a native Calgarian and a 25 year veteran of the Calgary Police Service. He is passionate about creating inclusive communities by helping service providers communicate effectively with all Albertans. He is an active community volunteer and can be found at either a rink or sports field most days.

 

“When I was a member of the Calgary Police Service, an incident occurred where investigators required a language interpreter ASAP. A person had been detained in relation to a bomb threat at the Calgary Provincial Court building. As a result, the court building and surrounding area had to be evacuated, displacing thousands of people and tying up multiple police resources for hours. It took over 5 hours to find an interpreter so that the situation could be resolved. This exposed the inadequacies of the current methods of finding qualified language interpreters. The Chief of Police at the time tasked me with finding a solution to this issue. As a result, I discovered that the Calgary Police Service was not unique. No other police service or other organization in the country had an effective system for accessing in-person language interpreters.

 

“My background is that I was born and raised in Calgary and am a unilingual English speaker so it may seem odd for me to be working in a company that is all about other languages, but I don’t think it is at all. I became a police officer because I wanted to help people and make a difference in my community and I truly admire those who can communicate in multiple languages. (they are so much smarter than me).”

 

In January 2019, Bill joined Languages in Motion as the Director of Interpreting Services to assist the team and and help the company provide the best possible solution for Police, Healthcare and Court. Bill continues to be an inspiration and a guide to all of the staff and interpreters of LiM.

Simbiat Lawal

Project Manager

Simbiat (Sim) Lawal is a highly skilled program manager with over seven years of experience in diverse industries and multinational companies. She has a proven track record in program and project development and excels at managing diverse stakeholders and organizing minute details.

 

Sim’s extensive program management experience has seamlessly translated into her role at Languages in Motion. Her ability to plan and execute project requirements ensures that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently in our fast-paced, multilingual environment.

 

Outside of work, Sim enjoys travelling, good fiction—either a book or movie—and policy banter. She encourages communication and is always open to learning about new cultures. She is committed to delivering on our brand promises and the organization’s vision—“a world where language is no longer a barrier.

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Avrea McDonell

Success Manager

Avrea is a local Calgarian, with extensive experience working in customer relations, as well as training staff. With this experience, she is well suited to maintaining client relations, as well as training linguists to use software such as our LISA website. She is mom to two very happy puppies who she rescued from Chelyabinsk, Russia (in the Ural mountains) where she taught English for 2 years. During her free time, she studies Japanese and loves planning trips to new countries.
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Chris Enns

Account Manager, Translation Services

Chris is a very honest and hardworking person. He has 8 years of relationship management and marketing experience. He also has an extensive understanding of various industries which allows him to understand clients’ needs.

 

He is artistic, and always willing to learn. He will put in the extra effort to help people accomplish their communication objectives.

Anna Burak

Marketing Manager

Anna Burak is a creative marketer at Languages in Motion, bringing her unique blend of artistic vision, empathy, and passion for communication to the team. Originally from Russia, Anna developed her love for language and human connection early on, eventually channeling it into both her professional and artistic pursuits.

With a background in art and marketing, Anna combines her skills to craft meaningful messaging and build authentic relationships with clients and team members alike. She strongly believes in the power of breaking down language barriers and resonates deeply with LiM’s mission of fostering clear, seamless communication across cultures.

Anna speaks Russian and English and is always eager to learn more about different languages and personalities. Outside of work, she is an artist, painting enchanting pieces inspired by nature and magic. She also enjoys studying psychology, connecting with people, and spending time with animals. Her creative spirit and dedication make her a valuable part of the Languages in Motion team.

Pathemae Dael

Account Manager

Path is a very dynamic and adaptive individual who has a great love for connecting with different cultures and people. She has an extensive background in client relations, customer service, and administration, which helps her build long-lasting relationships and accommodate clients’ needs as efficiently as possible.

Having been raised in the Philippines, Path moved to Canada in her early years and began backpacking around the world. She speaks Tagalog, Cebuano, Spanish, and English. Path is deeply passionate about the immigrant community and dedicated to helping people navigate the unfamiliarity and barriers that come with living abroad.

Yevhenii Borysenko

AI Developer

Yevhenii is naturally curious and loves diving deep into complex ideas, always seeking clear and thoughtful ways to understand the world. With a strong analytical mindset, he values structured thinking—whether it’s exploring new topics, solving problems, or refining his skills.

He graduated from one of the top technical universities in Ukraine and has participated in innovative projects around the globe. Immersed in technology from a young age, Yevhenii continues to gain cutting-edge insights, always aiming to make the world a better place to live.

Outside of work, he enjoys getting lost in music, engaging in meaningful discussions, and constantly learning. For him, growth isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about exploring different perspectives, challenging ideas, and staying open to new ways of thinking.