THOUGHTFUL TRANSLATIONS, GROUNDED IN CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Santa Fe Translations is led by Alex Streeper, a bilingual translator and cultural consultant born and raised in Mexico and currently based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
I provide professional English–Spanish translations for museums, public institutions, and community-focused initiatives, with careful attention to tone, audience, and cultural context. My background in Hispanic marketing allows me to approach projects with a deeper understanding of audience behavior, messaging strategy, and the design and communication considerations that shape effective outreach.
My work supports organizations that need Spanish-language materials to be accurate, intentional, and accessible—without losing meaning or voice.
English–Spanish translation of museum texts, reports, surveys, marketing materials, and public-facing documents.
Review and refinement of Spanish-language content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
Guidance on tone, terminology, and audience-appropriate language for public and cultural projects.
I’ve collaborated with museums, city departments, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout Santa Fe and New Mexico, supporting bilingual communication that serves diverse audiences with clarity and respect.
English–Spanish translations for exhibition texts, labels, and visitor-facing materials, developed in coordination with the curatorial lead to preserve meaning, nuance, and voice while ensuring accessibility for Spanish-speaking audiences.
Translation is not just about accuracy—it’s about meaning, audience, and intent. I approach each project with care for context and purpose, ensuring Spanish-language materials feel natural, clear, and aligned with the goals of the organization or campaign.
This is especially important for museum interpretation, public programs, and community-facing communications, where language shapes understanding and access.
"Alex Streeper is the rare one who makes your job easier in every direction. Her Spanish translation goes far beyond language. She instinctively knows whether a message calls for formal Spanish, Spanglish, or something in between based on audience, culture, and context. She gets your brand and preserves your voice across languages. She can also make changes directly within creative assets, which is a genuine time-saver. And she is consistently professional, organized, and on time. Exceptional work, every time."
Liz Camacho
Economic Development & Communications Administrator, City of Santa Fe
"The Santa Fe Children's Museum has thoroughly enjoyed working with Alex over the past few years as a Spanish translator for a variety of communication materials. Her promptness and exceptional attention to detail consistently exceed our expectations, and her work has been invaluable in helping us effectively connect with Spanish-speaking audiences."
Hannah Hausman
Executive Director, Santa Fe Children’s Museum
"With great enthusiasm, I highly recommend Alex Streeper for translation services. Her technical work is accurate and nuanced, and importantly, she is prompt, personable, flexible, and reliable. She can roll with any surprises!"
Carrie Hertz, Ph.D.
Curator of Textiles and Dress, Museum of International Folk Art
Have a project in mind or questions about your translation needs? I’d be happy to connect.