Join us for an insightful episode of “Interpreting in Healthcare” featuring NCIHC President Eliana Lobo and former NCIHC President Rosanna Balistreri! In this engaging discussion, these two trailblazers dive into their vast experiences, sharing their insights on healthcare interpreting, cultural awareness, and health equity. Eliana, a seasoned interpreter, trainer, and advocate for language access, will be in conversation with Rosanna, a diversity leader and expert in health equity and trauma-informed care. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these industry pioneers who love what they do!

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ana Soler, Co-Chair of the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL) and Founder of SeSo, Inc. In this episode, Ana speaks with Eliana Lobo, President of NCIHC and Chair of the Standards and Training Committee, about the vital intersection between education and healthcare interpreting.

Ana shares insights from her groundbreaking work in interpreter education and certification, including the development of national training programs for interpreters in schools and her leadership in creating a research-based certification for interpreters in education. Together, Eliana and Ana explore how collaboration across sectors can strengthen language access and ensure that multilingual students and families receive equitable support.

Tune in to hear about Ana’s journey—from her roots in social work and public health to her doctoral research in special education—and how her vision continues to shape the future of interpreting in both healthcare and educational settings.

🎙️ In this episode of Interpreting for Healthcare podcast, the official podcast of #NCIHC, host Yuliya Speroff sits down with Kevin Thakkar, founder and Executive Director of Americans Against Language Barriers (AALB), for a powerful conversation about language access as a civil right. Kevin reflects on training thousands of medical interpreters in over 80 languages, the pride of seeing skilled interpreters in the field, and the urgent need to protect and strengthen language access laws in healthcare and the justice system. From workforce shortages to systemic advocacy and the launch of initiatives like Language Access Watch, this episode explores how interpreters, communities, and policy must come together to ensure truly patient-centered care.