Angela Packard, the visionary founder and CEO of Verto, is at the forefront of transforming the landscape of interpreting services. With a rich background as a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the recipient of the 2012 Interpreter of the Year award, Angela brings unparalleled passion and dedication to her role.At Verto, Angela has pioneered groundbreaking products such as LingoForce, an open API platform, and VoSee, an innovative app connecting those needing American Sign Language interpreters in unique ways using AI filtering processes. Her commitment goes beyond business – it's about reshaping health outcomes in underserved populations and supporting specialized interpreters through ingenious solutions and strategic interpreter scheduling.A Summa Cum Laude graduate in Special Education and Rehabilitation from the University of Arizona, Angela also holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine University. Her academic achievements mirror her professional success, underlining her commitment to excellence.Her transformative leadership style sets Angela apart, inspiring teams to innovate and strive towards a shared vision. As a respected figure in both the interpreting and business communities, she has forged personal connections nationwide, understanding the intricate challenges faced by interpreters, the Deaf community, businesses, and senior health systems leadership teams.Angela's tenacity and collaborative spirit are deeply rooted in her Native American Dakotah values. Through her leadership at Verto, she has assembled a dynamic team that offers a 360-degree view of the complex needs of the interpreting industry. According to Angela, supported interpreters translate into improved patient access and outcomes, reflecting her unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact on healthcare accessibility and better interpreting services as a whole. Wicohan, mitakuyeowas'iƞ