As 2018 comes to a close, we look back on a world separated by language barriers. Interpreters have been in the news. Every day, we enable communication at medical appointments, conferences, educational settings, judicial environments and human resources meetings, to name a few. All this has required that we take our responsibility seriously, be prepared, be impartial, be … [Read more...]

The year is almost over and I must say that living thru the Thomas Fire definitely put a damper on the holiday season here in Santa Barbara. Breathing in smoke and watching the ash snowing down all around us was not the kind of white Christmas I had in mind! But with the tireless dedication of over 8500 brave firefighters, the largest fire in California’s history is finally … [Read more...]

  Dear Colleagues, 2016 was a challenging year in many ways, at home and abroad. It was a year where we realized that there are many voices that need to be heard. A year that posed challenges to our ability to embrace that which is different. A year that showed us that self reflection and internal work is vital to bringing about the possibility of tolerance. Now … [Read more...]