How HR Shapes Strategy, Culture, and Careers in Global Language Services
We sit down with Stefani Vorhees, Chief Human Resources Officer at Propio, to explore what people-first HR really looks like in practice.
Stefani shares how Propio puts culture and engagement at the center of growth, why adaptability and resilience are essential traits for language professionals, and how HR can be a strategic enabler of business success. We also dive into Propio’s values, current roles and opportunities, and the future of HR in a global, tech-driven industry.
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Leadership with Empathy: David Brackett on Growing Teams
Founder & CEO David Brackett shares how he built Linguava around people-first values—and why meaningful language access is a human right that directly improves patient outcomes. We dig into culture as strategy, recruiting in a talent shortage, leading with empathy, and where AI fits (and doesn’t) in healthcare interpreting.
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Indigenous Language Access in the U.S.
Indigenous language access is more common—and more misunderstood—than most providers realize. Jace Norton (Maya Bridge Languages) breaks down the hidden demand across U.S. hospitals, courts, and schools; how to recruit and train interpreters for lower-resource languages; why “Spanish will do” fails; and where AI does—and doesn’t—help.
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Action Sports Meets Localization: A New Hiring Paradigm
We speak with Martina Russo—founder and CEO of The Action Sports Translator and Vice President of Protect Our Winters Italy—about building a purpose-driven localization agency. Martina explains why specializing in outdoor and action sports shaped her hiring philosophy, how she ensures cultural authenticity by recruiting professionals who live the lifestyle they translate, and how her team navigates emerging AI tools. She also offers advice for language professionals on leveraging personal branding, specialization, and positive energy in a rapidly changing industry.
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Panel: The Future of Work
This panel brings together leaders from across the language sector to reflect on how work is being redefined. Rather than focusing only on tools or trends, the conversation will center on real shifts in how language professionals build careers, how companies think about roles and talent, and what “work” really means in an industry shaped by both technology and people.
Panelist: Sebatián Gallo (Torre.ai), Charles Campbell (tbo), Paula McGrath (International Achievers Group)
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