My knowledge is based on the National Standards for Cultural and Linguistic Competence from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health; as well as federal laws, national best practices and codes of ethics from IMIA, NCIHC, and CCHI. My experience as a Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter in hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices has prepared me to provide precise and faithful language interpretation while effectively bridging communication gaps between healthcare professionals and non-English-speaking community groups.