Enhancing language access and cultural competency to address healthcare disparities among Latino and linguistically diverse populations.
Bridging Gaps, Empowering Communities.
Culturizing Access is dedicated to enhancing effective communication and ensuring equitable service delivery in healthcare by providing specialized consultancy and educational programs in language access and cultural competency. Our mission is to empower healthcare organizations and medical education institutions with the tools and knowledge necessary to serve Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities with the highest standards of care. We commit to advancing cultural understanding and linguistic accessibility, preparing current and future medical professionals to meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve.
Meet Joana Tudela
My entrepreneurial journey started from this moment of vulnerability and empathy.
With over 12 years in healthcare and language services, I saw a gaping hole: a lack of comprehensive support for LEP individuals despite legal mandates. Because of my unique experience as a former LEP, interpreter and translator, and service provider, I am able to see the needs of all of those involved in the intercultural communication triangle – providers need training, organizations lack streamlined procedures, and LEP patients receive unequal and poor services resulting in stark health disparities.
No one should be left vulnerable in a healthcare setting due to language misunderstandings.
So now, I’m on a mission to ensure no one faces these struggles.
¡Hola! I’m Joana Tudela, the driving force behind Culturizing Access. My journey, from arriving in the United States in 2005 as a Limited English-Proficient immigrant to founding Culturizing Access, has been deeply rooted in personal experiences.
Picture this: a pivotal moment with my mom, a recent immigrant to the US who faced language barriers.
During a medical procedure, I translated a warning sign in the dressing room, averting a potential disaster. It hit me hard: what if I hadn’t been there? The realization of how language barriers could alter lives, including my own family, struck deep chords. This was a turning point in my life.
In 2022, my immigration and entrepreneurship story received recognition in the best-selling book “Hispanic Stars Rising, Vol. III”. And in 2023, I shared my story in several podcasts and docu-series, but most recently, I proudly won the prestigious Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Pitch Competition, a testament to our commitment to breaking language barriers in healthcare. This victory reinforced the urgency of my cause and fueled my determination to transform the healthcare landscape.
Culturizing Access isn’t just about compliance; it’s about creating a world where language never becomes a barrier to care.
Join me in this transformative journey! Together, we implement culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate solutions, ensuring impactful communication that saves lives and fosters trust.
Team Work is Dream Work!
Jessica Salazar-Ramirez
Consultant & Translator
Ruben Machaen
Communications Director
Mariana Herrera
Social Media Manager
Alberto de Freitas
Audiovisual Coordinator
Claudia Silva
Client Engagement
& Support Specialist
Empowering Through Culture and Language
Culturizing Access stems from a vision where individuals thrive without language and cultural barriers hindering their access to essential services.
Founded as a minority women-owned small business, we focus on improving service quality and accessibility for all, especially those with Limited English-proficiency. Our mission extends beyond language access – we strive to eliminate disparities, enhance service quality, and drive equity across communities.
In healthcare, communication barriers should never hinder compassionate care. That’s why Culturizing Access isn’t just another service provider; we are the vital remedy to your pain points. We go beyond providing interpreting and translation services instead, we offer tailored strategies, comprehensive training, and culturally sensitive approaches designed to empower healthcare organizations and equip aspiring healthcare providers with the essential skills to navigate diverse cultural landscapes.
Join us in redefining healthcare. Together, we can build bridges, foster understanding, and create a future where culturally competent care is the norm. Let’s transform healthcare, one empathetic conversation at a time.
Our Partners and Collaborators
Ready to break language barriers and enhance healthcare equity?
Explore our services and revolutionize your healthcare communication today.
Our Solutions
- For Healthcare Organizations
- Bilingual Proficiency Testing
- Healthcare Focus Groups
- Working with Interpreters
- For Universities
- For Professionals
Contact Us
info@culturizingaccess.com
