As a child of parents who speak no English, I have firsthand experience with the struggles faced by those negotiating a new country and culture without being proficient in the language. To help address that problem, I founded Metaphrasis in 2007 with the dream of providing the best translation and interpretation services possible. At Metaphrasis we take the time to get to the heart of the issue, using our extensive experience to effectively assess each situation so that we can fully understand where each person is coming from.
Metaphrasis is the proud recipient of the US Small Business Administration–Illinois 2014 Small Business Person of the Year. We are certified as a NWBE, WBE, DBE, FMB, WOSB and look forward to serving your language and corporate diversity goals.
– Elizabeth Colón
Executive Team
Elizabeth Colón
Elizabeth Colón is an author, inspirational speaker, and the CEO of Metaphrasis. Elizabeth founded the company in 2007 after she recognized a pressing need for accurate and effective translation and interpreting services, especially in situations where any kind of misunderstanding or miscommunication might have serious consequences. As a daughter of parents who speak no English, Elizabeth is able to bring a unique perspective and personal insight to her job. Her innovative approach to language services has been widely commended and has helped Metaphrasis grow into a nationally recognized organization.
In 2016, Elizabeth was named Woman of Influence by The Chicago Business Journal; in 2015, she was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); in 2014, Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA (Small Business Administration); in 2013, Enterprising Woman of the year by Enterprising Women; and in 2011, Metaphrasis was named one of Hispanic Businesses top 500 Businesses in the USA. Elizabeth has been featured in Women’s Day Magazine, Hispanic Executive Magazine, and on iHeart Radio Español. She was the keynote speaker at Harper College in 2015, has appeared on WGN Channel 9 Adelante, and has been featured in the Blue Sky Innovation section of the Chicago Tribune. Elizabeth is co-author of the book, Today’s Inspired Latinas: Life Stories of Success in the Face of Adversity.
Rosemary Wooley
Rosemary Wooley is the Chief Expansion Officer at Metaphrasis. She joined the company in 2010 to oversee development and expansion into new regions and industries. Prior to working at Metaphrasis, Rosemary was an Executive Sales Representative at one of the largest global brand imaging companies in Chicago, and has an established track record serving Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever, McDonald’s, Allstate, as well as number of prestigious advertising agencies. Her 20 years of experience in marketing, client services, and business development has contributed to the company’s growth.