Our Team
Meet the people behind Taika.
Founded in 2009 by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger, Taika is a veteran-owned team that pairs an in-house crew with a vetted network of 300+ linguists — so every project is handled by someone who knows both the language and the subject matter.
Leadership
- Jason Ehlinger CEO & Co-founder Has led Taika since 2009, building a values-driven company that brings innovation to the translation industry. Founder on YouTube ↗
- Margarita Ehlinger Co-founder Holds a B.S. in Finno-Ugric Languages and launched Taika in 2009, balancing leading the business with raising a large family.
- Daniel Poltoraks Chief Operating Officer Leads process innovation and digitalization, drawing on a background in sales management and entrepreneurship.
- Kristina Poltoraks Department Leader Rose from project manager and champions quality assurance; brings a public-health background and fluency in four languages.
Project management & client success
- Artjom Dudarev Senior Project Manager Focused on building lasting client relationships based on trust and excellence.
- Karlis Kleinhofs-Prusis Senior Project Manager Leads projects with an emphasis on structure, precision, and teamwork.
- Ramona Dudareva Client Relations & Coordinator Manages client communication, translator coordination, and marketing support.
- Jacob Formin Operations Support Originally from Latvia; supports a range of organizational tasks across the team.
Growth & creative
- Jake Gardner Business Development Lead Specializes in the government, commercial, and nonprofit sectors, with a regulatory-compliance background.
- Karina Romano Head of Marketing Drives growth strategy and partnerships across business, technology, and education.
- João Vitor Creative Professional Specializes in graphic design, video production, and visual storytelling.
- Kaio Silva Creative Support Focuses on video editing and content production.
The credentials behind the people
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- GSA Schedule Holder
- NASPO ValuePoint
- HIPAA-Trained Staff
- ATA-Certified Translators
Behind the team: 2,000+ vetted linguists
Translators and interpreters matched to your subject matter — legal, medical, government, and education — across 300+ languages, coordinated by our in-house project managers.