Ineke Crezee was born and educated in the Netherlands, where she completed a number of degrees in English and Translation Studies and translated several novels and nursing texts. She also worked as a Registered Nurse in both the Netherlands and New Zealand. After arriving in New Zealand, Ms. Crezee became involved in teaching translation and interpreting at Auckland University of Technology, with healthcare interpreting being her area of special interest. She has recently published a textbook entitled Introduction to Healthcare for Interpreters and Translators.
