Elizabeth Santillan
Head of Interpretation
Trilingual sign language interpreter (ASL/English/Spanish) with 25 years experience. Expert in interpretation services and deaf community needs.
Background & Expertise
Elizabeth brings 25 years of professional interpretation experience across American Sign Language, English, and Spanish. Her trilingual expertise makes her uniquely qualified to ensure Caption Glass serves diverse deaf and hard-of-hearing communities across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
At Caption Glass, Elizabeth leads our interpretation services and helps ensure our captioning technology accurately captures the nuances of different languages and cultural contexts. Her deep understanding of deaf community needs guides our product development to create truly inclusive technology.
"Communication is about more than just words—it's about culture, context, and connection. Caption Glass must understand and respect the full richness of human communication across all the communities we serve."
Language Expertise
American Sign Language
Expert fluency in ASL with deep understanding of deaf culture and community norms
English
Native English speaker with professional interpretation certification
Spanish
Fluent Spanish interpreter serving Hispanic deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
Professional Experience
Medical Interpretation
Extensive experience in healthcare settings ensuring accurate communication in critical situations
Educational Services
Supporting deaf students across all educational levels with professional interpretation
Legal Interpretation
Certified in legal interpretation ensuring equal access to justice
Community Advocacy
Active advocate for deaf rights and accessibility across diverse communities
Impact at Caption Glass
Multilingual Captioning
Ensuring Caption Glass accurately captures conversations in multiple languages
Cultural Sensitivity
Building cultural awareness into our technology for diverse deaf communities
Quality Assurance
Testing and validating caption accuracy across different linguistic contexts
Community Outreach
Building relationships with diverse deaf and hard-of-hearing communities