Spanish World, LLC is founded, later renamed Language World Services, Inc.
Who We Are
Twenty-five years ago, Language World began as an intrepid idea brought to life in a rented garage. Today, we proudly stand among California’s premier language access providers. Our journey has been fueled by an unwavering commitment to excellence and a passion for human-centered, linguistic solutions. This dedication has earned us the trust of clients in healthcare, education, and social services, where we deliver innovative, tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.
Throughout this journey, we’ve had the honor of collaborating with remarkable clients, including the Presidents of Mexico and Chile, leading academic pioneers, and international delegations from across the globe. Each partnership has inspired us to grow and reaffirm our mission of bridging language barriers and connecting communities.
Milestones & Achievements
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life and reduce disparities for Limited English Proficient (LEP) people by facilitating access and understanding across cultures and languages.
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To provide training and opportunities to future bilingual leaders to leverage their expertise while maintaining a cultural and linguistic link to their heritage.
Our Vision
To be a recognized leader in excellent cultural and linguistic services for the nation’s institutions, government agencies and consumers;
To elevate the profession by employing highly qualified, bilingual, bi-cultural professionals who desire to serve their respective communities;
To promote wellness and cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly complex and culturally diverse nation.
Our Clients
Language Professionals
We’ve built an incredible team full of passionate and talented language experts who bridge divides of language and culture on a daily basis.
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Meet Our Talented Team
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William Glasser
President and Founder
Lisa Spagnoli
Vice President of Operations
Will Gould
Vice President, General Manager
Monica Thomasini
Director of Interpreter Services
Abdullah Hamidi
Interpreter Manager
Vangie Oliveira
Interpreter Manager
Zesina Haquet
Recruiter
David Johnson
Translations Project Manager
Mandy Hwang
Marketing Manager
Jazmin León
Quality Assurance Coach
Ashneel Prasad
Account Executive
Jeanette Jewell
Sr. Staffing Manager
Community Engagement
Language World is proud to serve the Greater Sacramento community through Language World Serves. We volunteer our talents and donate resources in service to our diverse community in celebration of our differences.
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Staff World
Staff World is the dynamic staffing division of Language World and has over the past 10 years successfully placed thousands of skilled individuals into temporary or permanent placement positions for employers.
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