Paul Spacek

Paul Spacek is the Education and Development Program Manager for Language and Accessibility Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where he has worked for 12 years. In his role Paul serves as a coach, mentor and instructor for interpreting students, new hires and staff interpreters, and is also involved in the development and presentation of continuing education workshops and webinars and community outreach. Additionally, he designs and presents educational materials for the hospital system about how to work with interpreters and provide better care to limited English proficient families. Paul is a nationally certified Medical Interpreter through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreting, holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Kansas, a certificate in Medical Interpretation from Johnson County Community College, and a Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Leadership from Kansas State University. Paul has presented previously at Medical Interpreter Conferences including, MICATA, NATI, CCHI and NCIHC.