About the Interpreter Program at The Interpreter's Lab

We believe that access to language services via trained professional interpreters is an essential component of a socially just ecosystem.

Ensuring access to essential services for all community members is a critical ingredient of an equitable society. Supporting professionals and public services to meaningfully include and engage with all members – is a true act of social justice and leads to cohesive communities. We are committed to helping people confidently navigate complex and often challenging situations with the skill and compassionate assistance of a trained professional interpreter.

Since 2012, The Interpreter’s Lab has been at the forefront of Canadian education and training for professional interpreters, empowering English-speaking bilinguals to work professionally in community, medical and legal settings.

We help bilinguals turn the gift of a second language into a skill they can leverage as part of a rewarding career. Our training programs and professional development offerings are led by experienced and respected industry experts who are dedicated to the advancement of quality language services.

In addition to our in-house training programs, we also develop tailored solutions for language service providers and agencies that work with or manage interpreting services.

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Meet Our Founder & Director, Angela Sasso

A veteran educator committed to quality language services.

Founder Angela Sasso has been an advocate for professional interpreter education for over three decades. She strongly believes that everyone has the right to be heard and understood, and that clear communication is an essential component of inclusive social services. And she’s equally as passionate about helping bilinguals create viable and fulfilling careers by leveraging their language skills.

Prior to founding The Interpreter’s Lab in 2012, Angela participated in the seminal Healthcare Partnership Project - which developed the first set of standards for interpreting in healthcare settings. She also has extensive experience working with industry and professional associations, leading committees and chairing working groups on health communication standards and ISO technical standards.

Angela has been an active and strategic consultant in community interpreting and intercultural competence since 1989. Her industry leadership roles include:

Health Standards Organization

Contributing to Technical Committee for Communication in Health Services
Co-chair of the Health Standards Organization, Technical Committee for Communication in Health Services.

ISO Technical Committee 37/SC 5 Terminology, Interpreting and Related Technology

Expert Member since 2010
Canadian Vice-Chair 2017
Project Lead: Requirements for Interpreter Educators and Teaching Training Programs since 2021
International convenor for Working Group 4 since 2021

Canadian Language Industry Association

Board of Directors, 2023

She’s also a published author, and most recently, a contributing researcher in the internationally referenced Handbook of Research on Medical Interpreting – a textbook for interpreting students.

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Meet the Team

Meet our team—dedicated, responsive, and passionate about student success. At TIL we approach education with a focused commitment, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Get acquainted with the individuals who embody dedication to excellence.

Educational and Learning Team

All of our instructors and content advisors bring their extensive industry experience and strong instructional backgrounds to The Interpreter’s Lab, ensuring we provide the highest quality training, mentorship and guidance to our students and professional community.