Our Staff
Catalina Zaldana, EA
Founder & CEO, Bilingual Consulting
Catalina Zaldana holds a degree in Economics, an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, an Insurance Agent License, and an Enrolled Agent Certification (authorized by the IRS). These credentials have allowed her to focus her career on representing clients before the IRS and providing them with tax debt resolution and planning services. This role requires a deep understanding not only of tax laws but also of the specific realities and challenges each client faces. Her work consists of guiding small and medium-sized business owners in meeting their tax obligations and optimizing their financial outcomes. For her, each case is an opportunity to equip clients with the necessary tools to grow and succeed. Catalina believes that her work demands a high level of commitment, precision, and genuine empathy for the success of others.
Her entrepreneurial journey began at the young age of 24, inspired by a family of business owners who instilled in her fundamental values like hard work, independence, and dedication. From an early age, Catalina observed how passion and commitment were the foundation of success in her family’s businesses, which led her to develop a deep respect and appreciation for the world of entrepreneurship. This early exposure taught her that behind every achievement lies a process of constant growth and learning, one that requires discipline, patience, and long-term vision.
After years of experience in the financial field, Catalina founded Bilingual Consulting, a company with a clear and ambitious mission: to provide specialized financial advisory services in taxes and accounting to small and medium-sized business owners in the Latino community in the United States. This decision, which she describes as her "life’s purpose," focuses on supporting Latino entrepreneurs in fulfilling their tax obligations, optimizing their financial results, and guiding them toward sustainable growth in a competitive market.
Aware of the challenges that many of these entrepreneurs face, especially those who are new to the country or for whom English is a second language, Catalina has dedicated her efforts to providing practical guidance and tools that facilitate the path to success. Her commitment goes beyond financial services; she seeks to be a trusted ally for her clients, someone they can rely on to move forward with confidence and thrive in the United States.
Catalina serves on the board of directors for the HBC Chamber of Commerce and contributes her expertise as treasurer for organizations such as Emprendedoras Latinas in Indiana and Sadco-Society of Friends of Colombia.
Certifications:
• EA, Enrolled Agent
• Associate Degree in Accounting
• Payroll Specialist Certificate
• Intuit Pro Advisor
• Life, Health and Property and Casualty Insurance Agent
Mitchell Carrero
Highly organized and efficient management assistant with more than three years of experience providing administrative support. Committed to excellence in performance and continuous improvement, seeking to provide time management, communication and organization skills. Throughout her career she has demonstrated exceptional performance, she is characterized by having a proactive and positive attitude ready to take on new challenges, she loves to work as a team and impart generosity.
Ana Culwell
Ana Culwell is an accountant graduated from the Instituto de Ciencias y Estudios Superiores de Tamaulipas, in Mexico. She has experience working managing clients accounts, reconciliations, accounts payable, customer service. Also, she has experience working in project management, including handling large accounts for American companies operating in Mexico. She has worked in business and community organizations in the States for 10 years. She is especially interested in meeting the accounting needs of the hispanic community in Indianapolis. On a personal level, she is approachable, genuine, honest, responsable and goal oriented.
Millicent Dotson
MilIicent is Certified Public Accountant with over 6 years of experience working in Quickbooks Desktop and Quickbooks Online for Not-for-Profits and small businesses. She has over 12 years experience working in the Accounting industry which includes General Ledger Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, Reconciliations, Month-end Close, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting and Financial Management. She has also served her country for over 18 years as a Reservist and she values the meanings of loyalty, duty, respect and integrity.
Areli Gomez
She is a Public Notary and Minister with 4 years of experience in the Tax Area and Customer Service. She identifies with the values of responsibility, seriousness, teamwork and service.
Paola Navas
Trained (business/personal tax) accountant, educated in Venezuela: Universidad Rafael Urdaneta. I have also received a certificate in basic 1040 and multi service taxes.
I am responsible, eager and continuing to learn. I enjoy working in teams to provide the highest quality of support and services to the client.
Zulyle Martinez
She is a Public Accountant, graduated from the Bicentennial University of Aragua - Venezuela, her country of origin. She has more than 15 years of experience in commercial banking, financial advisory, wealth management, international business and investment, and customer service. She identifies with the values of responsibility, reliability, commitment and teamwork and her main goal is providing the best of her experience in the area of customer service.
Elvia Ochoa
Is a hoosier since the late 2000´s and has been living in Noblesville for more than 12 years with her husband and children. Elvia graduated from the Monterrey Institute of Technology (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, which is affiliated to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). She earned her Public Accountant degree with major in taxes and financial. She also got her Master´s degree in taxes from an important Mexican university.
Elvia started her career working in the Accounting area and Cost Department in the Consumer Electronics industry. She worked several years overseen internal controls and reporting financial statements to upper management. She also managed the operations of the family businesses and has ample experience in Accounting Records and Financial Statements.
Benjamin Zaldana
Benjamin, a Payroll Clerk, is currently pursuing a double major in Accounting and Finance at Marian University. He joined Bilingual Consulting on February 16, 2022. Benjamin's strong technological skills have been a significant asset in automating processes and tackling the challenges of filing annual forms with tax agencies.
He is dedicated to contributing to the company's growth, with a special focus on fostering teamwork and leveraging the unique skills and talents of each team member. In his free time, Benjamin enjoys weightlifting and playing video games.