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Corporate Responsibility

Avantpage was founded with the goal of achieving equal access to healthcare and government services for all individuals, regardless of their immigration and language background. This reflects our commitment to diversity and social justice, a goal that we proudly share with our clients. These values are a driving force in the services we offer but also a foundation of our business practices.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Avantpage is proud of our culturally and linguistically diverse team of employees and linguists and we ensure that this diversity is present at all levels of the company. 60% of our leadership team are women and over 40% of our staff are Latinx.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and are active members of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and the Diversity Alliance for Science, where we bring our expertise in the healthcare and life sciences arenas.

Many of our clients have made it a goal to support small and minority owned businesses. We are grateful for these initiatives and pass them on in turn through our own purchasing. We understand that it can be hard to select vendors that meet these criteria but also have decades of experience getting the job done. At Avantpage, we check all of these boxes, thanks to our diverse leadership, proven quality processes, and experience as members of the communities you serve.

How We Give Back

Beyond our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, we offer support for marginalized communities around the world by supporting the work of our chosen partners.

COALITION FOR CONCERNED LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Legal representation can be costly and hard to access for individuals from marginalized backgrounds. We work with the Coalition for Concerned Legal Professionals to offer linguistic support to individuals with limited English proficiency as they navigate the justice system.

TRANSLATORS WITHOUT BORDERS

We support Translators Without Borders and their global work on development and humanitarian issues. We offer pro bono language services in direct support of their efforts to aid refugee communities displaced by war.

Environmental Policy

Avantpage places a high value on sustainability. We are committed to minimizing our carbon footprint by actively considering the environmental implications of our operations. As part of this commitment, we have transitioned to a predominantly remote work setup, which has significantly reduced carbon emissions from daily commuting. Our digital-centric approach allows us to drastically reduce paper and print media usage. The minimal office space we maintain adheres to all local environmental standards, with a focus on energy conservation, recycling, and minimizing waste. We firmly believe that each small stride towards a more sustainable world can make a significant difference for future generations.

Learn how our empathy-driven values began nearly 30 years ago.

Discover how our founder’s journey shapes our mission to eliminate language barriers for immigrants. Learn more about our values and story.