About the Analyst

Language is not a neutral conduit. It carries context, history, and a set of assumptions that shape how meaning lands — and how it is received.

That analytical habit, built over decades of work in translation, research, and forensic investigation, is what StoneWord puts to work. In contexts where language determines outcomes, how a text is read matters as much as what the text says.

Daniel Avilán is a linguist, discourse analyst, and forensic genealogical researcher based in British Columbia, Canada. He specializes in the analysis of language as evidence, with particular attention to how meaning is constructed, negotiated, and transformed in legal, institutional, and public contexts.

His professional background includes over 15 years of experience working with English, French, and Spanish across legal and specialized domains, as well as academic teaching in translation and discourse-related fields. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation and a Master’s degree in Discourse Studies.

In his current role as a forensic genealogical researcher, he conducts evidence-based investigations to identify individuals, establish family relationships, and support legal processes such as estate resolution and beneficiary identification. This work informs his analytical approach, which is grounded in methodological rigor, traceability, and careful interpretation of evidence.

Daniel is a member of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC) and the Latin American Association of Discourse Studies (ALED). He has also been affiliated with the Canadian Association for Discourse and Writing Studies.