William Tongsiri

William Tongsiri, a bilingual professional with native-level fluency in English and Thai, is a versatile interpreter and translator with extensive experience in the healthcare, education, social services, mental health, and counseling domains. An accomplished linguist, he has worked as a Thai and Lao Interpreter at leading language solutions providers such as CyraCom Language Solutions and Linguava, and served as a Qualified Healthcare Interpreter at the Oregon Health Authority.

In his role, Tongsiri provided interpretation services in COVID-19 contact tracing and played a crucial role in supporting health authorities. He also served as a Conditionally-Approved Court Interpreter at the Judiciary Courts of the State of Oregon, serving the legal community in a professional and ethical manner.

Tongsiri's entrepreneurial spirit led him to work as a self-employed Interpreter and Translator and engage in various leadership roles such as the Vice President of Media at Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), further honing his organizational and communication skills.

Tongsiri's diverse expertise, paired with his passion for languages, has placed him in a unique position to serve as a critical resource in bridging linguistic and cultural barriers, facilitating communication to the benefit of all involved parties.