With 15+ years in healthcare interpreting, translation, and program development, Dr. Nosamiefan brings a rare cross-sector perspective that spans language access, emerging technologies, policy, and on-the-ground interpreter operations. He’s now leading the charge to establish the first PhD program in Medical Interpreting, aimed at boosting academic research, leadership, and policy in our field — and elevating interpreting to new heights of professional and scholarly recognition.

Tune in to discover:
🔹 The intersection of technology + language access: What’s next, and what must we guard against?
🔹 What a doctoral-level program in Medical Interpreting could mean for the future of our profession and for equitable care
🔹 Real-world stories: the successes, challenges and innovations in language access from someone who sees it from both caregiver & interpreter-program perspectives

Whether you’re a healthcare interpreter, program manager, language-access advocate, or simply passionate about equitable communication in care — this episode is for you.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or visit ncihc.org/podcasts to catch up and share with your network!

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.

"Interpreting in Healthcare", the official podcast of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), hosted by Eliana Lobo, is back with another inspiring interview!

This episode features Anita Coelho Diabate, a nationally certified medical and behavioral health interpreter with nearly 20 years of experience. Anita shares her powerful journey working in a cutting-edge call center at Cambridge Health Alliance, and what it meant to achieve her national certification later in her career — a story that will resonate with many seasoned interpreters still considering taking that step.

Tune in for:
🔹 Real talk about certification: why it matters, and why it’s never too late
🔹 Behind-the-scenes of remote interpreting in a clinical setting
🔹 Tips for interpreter professionalism and collaboration with providers
🔹 Insights from Anita’s years as a national trainer and advocate

A must-listen for interpreters, trainers, and anyone working in language access.

NCIHC proudly supports national certification for all healthcare interpreters. Let Anita’s journey empower yours.

Available now on your favorite podcast platform or visit ncihc.org/podcast.