Global Wordsmiths

05/06/2026

We're back in Lancaster, PA today and tomorrow exhibiting at the 2026 . Stop by and visit with our Interpretation Vendor Manager, Adriana Sánchez Solís, to learn how our language services can help the children and families you support.

Our full range of services in both 100+ foreign languages and ASL, include:
✅On-site interpretation in central and western PA
✅Pre-scheduled video interpretation
✅24/7 On-demand video & phone interpretation
✅Document translation, including AI-assisted translation with human review, as well as full human translation
✅Language access consulting and training

We help organizations ensure that every family, regardless of what language they speak, can fully access the services and support they need to succeed and thrive.

Adriana has plenty of info and resources to share, including our free Language Identification Chart, which helps identify what language someone speaks with ease. Click below to access!

🔗https://bit.ly/4ncLGDz

05/05/2026

💐 The Word of Mouth May Newsletter is Here!

Check it out to learn about some exciting developments in the field and exciting events around town: https://bit.ly/4nbJNah

As for what we've been up to—our team completed nearly 150 interpretation assignments for multilingual students across Western and Central PA during PSSA testing over the past few weeks!

A few more updates we’re celebrating this month:

✨ We’re hiring a full-time Support Coordinator
✨ Our newest Linguist Spotlight features a mother-daughter interpreter duo in honor of Mother's Day
✨ Recognition in Slator’s 2026 Index as a boutique agency

Thank you, as always, and happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our community! 💙

Hello, friends! We're excited to see real progress at the federal and state levels on language access and disability rights, advancements that reflect a deeper recognition of the communities at the heart of our mission. Federally, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will be releasing a report on lan...

04/29/2026

🚨We're Hiring a Support Coordinator!

We believe language access is a human right and we're looking for someone who shares that belief to join our amazing team.

As a Support Coordinator, you will help keep our interpretation operations running smoothly and our clients and interpreters supported every step of the way. Position details include:

📍 Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA (with Work-From-Home Wednesdays!)

💼 Full-time, 40 hours per week

💰 $50,000–$55,000 annually

You'll join our highly collaborative and supportive coordination team, where you will manage interpretation requests, support clients and interpreters, maintain systems, and help us continuously improve our operations to better serve our clients and interpreters.

You're a great fit if you have:

✅ 3+ years working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

✅ Strong organizational and multitasking skills

✅ Excellent written and verbal communication

✅ Comfort with software tools and scheduling systems

✅ A background in language services (preferred but not required!)

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, retirement, parental leave, and more! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48xMkFB

Global Wordsmiths is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you’re interested, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

POSITION: Support CoordinatorLOCATION: Onsite in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDATE POSTED: May 1, 2026 JOB DESCRIPTIONGlobal Wordsmiths is a social impact-driven language services provider and language access advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a culture of language accessibility. We seek a full...

04/20/2026

We’re Hiring On-site Interpreters!

We are currently looking for local contract interpreters who speak the following languages to support several areas, including:

📍 Western PA (American Sign Language, Vietnamese, Korean, and Bengali)
📍 York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and the surrounding areas in Central PA (Somali and Vietnamese)

Feel free to scan the QR code or send us your resume at [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you!

04/16/2026

We're proud to be exhibiting today at the 2026 PA Health Equity Summit: "Dialogue to Action: Partnering to Transform Communities," presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Health Equity.

This summit is all about bringing diverse voices together to eliminate health disparities in Pennsylvania by 2030, and we're honored to be part of that mission.

Meredith, Our Director of Sales, and Adriana, our Interpretation Vendor Manager, are there representing our team and engaging in meaningful conversations about language access, along with:

🩺Maternal & Behavioral Health
⚖️Disability Community in Decision Making
🏨The Future of Public Health
📈Data-Driven Health Outcomes…and so much more.

Stop by our booth to learn more! Let's build partnerships that make a real difference. 💙

03/13/2026

Our expansion into Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York has been wonderful and exciting. Our CEO Mary Jayne McCullough and Vendor Manager Adriana Sánchez Solís had the pleasure of discussing language access, our big move into Central Pennsylvania, and why it all matters yesterday with NPR Member Station WITF. Thank you to everyone at The Spark for featuring our work!

What happens when a child can't take their required school exams — not because they aren't prepared, but because of a language barrier?

We're sitting down with Global Wordsmiths, a Pittsburgh-based women- and disability-owned company that's expanding language access services into Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg to make sure no one gets left out.

🎙️ Tune in at noon today or catch up on the conversation on your favorite podcast platform tomorrow to hear how they're breaking down barriers for the 15,000+ non-English speakers in Central PA.

03/10/2026

From performing on some of the world’s largest stages to serving as an advocate for the LEP community, Pepo helps individuals across Southwestern Pennsylvania as a French, Swahili, and Lingala interpreter, ensuring families are heard and understood during life’s critical moments. Learn more about Pepo and his commitment to helping those in our local community: https://bit.ly/4s5Job0

03/09/2026

Our March Word of Mouth Newsletter is now live. 🌎

This month’s issue recognizes the challenges facing many communities across our region as immigration enforcement activity increases nationwide.

In this issue, we share:
✅A message from our CEO on supporting immigrant and refugee communities and the interpreters serving them on the front lines.
✅Updates from our team, including our involvement in helping to advance the bill to limit Allegheny County employees from cooperating with ICE.
✅A linguist spotlight featuring Pepo, a French, Swahili, and Lingala interpreter serving families across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
✅Upcoming professional development opportunities for interpreters.
✅News and resources on immigrant rights and language access.
✅Cultural and community events happening throughout the region.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to catch up on what’s happening across the language access community. And we’d love to hear from you so feel free to share what language access topics should we cover next!

Read the March issue here:
https://www.globalwordsmiths.com/single-post/word-of-mouth-newsletter-march-2026

02/04/2026

Our February Word of Mouth Newsletter is here! ❤️

At a time when many of our communities are facing uncertainty, division, and real need, we’re reminded that language access is, and always has been, an act of love and compassion.

In our February newsletter, we’re sharing how we continue to live out our mission by:
✅ Supporting and uplifting our linguists
✅ Standing alongside our refugee and immigrant neighbors
✅ Collaborating with nonprofit partners to meet urgent community needs
✅ Celebrating moments of joy, culture, and connection

From highlighting our Director of Vendor Management, Lilly Abreu, performing with Music for Food in support of local hunger relief, to welcoming a new Interpretation Intern, spotlighting our linguists, and sharing timely news and resources impacting language access, this issue reflects our commitment to leading with compassion and purpose.🔗https://bit.ly/3MhxUBo

Thank you for standing in solidarity with us and for being part of our community.

Hello, friends. As a mission-driven language service provider working alongside refugee and immigrant communities, our role is rooted in care, especially during moments of uncertainty. We are committed to ensuring that people can access critical information, services, and resources in a language the...

02/03/2026

Black History Month is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and honor the accomplishments and the ongoing work toward equity and justice. We encourage taking time to learn about black history and to celebrate the voices that have shaped, and continue to shape, our communities today. Read more: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history

Their leadership and resilience inspire us to lean into our mission with renewed passion, knowing that meaningful change is possible when we act with purpose and care.

Black history is the story of African Americans in the U.S.