Louis F. Provenzano, Jr. Chief Executive Officer Language Line Services www.languageline.com
Louis Provenzano is the Chief Executive Officer of Language Line Services, the world's leading provider of language-based services, is a trusted partner to thousands of organizations whose focus is to effectively serve the rapidly expanding market of limited English speakers. The company delivers a dynamic suite of solutions spanning translation, transcription, phone and video interpretation, interpreter certification, localization and localized software and devices, enabling clients to communicate with customers in their preferred language. Through its leading-edge technology infrastructure, Language Line Services provides support for more than 170 languages to its industry-leading portfolio of clients across markets including healthcare, financial services, government, telecom, manufacturing, insurance, entertainment, travel, and more.
He is the recipient of the "Friends of CHIA" (California Healthcare Interpreters Association) , the Hispanic Leadership Award from the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Rachel Cashman Language Access Award the highest honors from IMIA (International Intererpreters Medical Association). Mr. Provenzano is a proud co-founder of the National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters, the first certification board for medical interpreters in the United States. www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org
Mr. Provenzano has served on the Board of Directors of CHIA and is an active participant in the Monterey Language Capital of the World Advocacy Council, Economic Development leadership of the Monterey Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Monterey County. He is also a member of the 2010 United Way Campaign Fund and is actively involved with fund raising for the business sector.
Mr. Provenzano is a member of the Global Advisory Council of Language Line University's medical certification body and is a frequent speaker around the world on immigration and language access issues.
Mr. Provenzano holds a bachelor's degree in Romance Languages from Boston College. He speaks several languages and lives in New York City and Monterey, California --The Language Capital of the World. (www.montereylanguagecapital.org)
He writes his own blog at www.louisprovenzano.wordpress.com , "Tweets" @louisprovenzano (www.twitter.com/louisprovenzano), has a facebook page (louisprovenzano) and is currently writing a book to be published in the spring on the pathway to National Medical Certification and medical interpretation reimbursement for Hospitals and Healthcare organizations around the country.
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A bit of fun information
I am considered by most a "road warrior" since I am often on the move and here are a couple notes to share :
On paper: L'Express, The Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, Monterey Herald, Foreign Affairs
Online: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, Google Personalized News
On book: Ludlum, Calderon de la Barca, Cervantes
Onboard: All of the above on my new Kindle !
On life: The sky is not the limit ....
On the air: Smile. This is not a dress rehearsal !
