Language of Our Heart
We all have the right to communicate and engage in the language in which we feel most comfortable – the language of our heart.
Language is Power
At Community Language Cooperative we make sure that we are able to provide interpretation, translation and language justice training to ensure that everyone is able to participate in society and engage civically in the language of their heart.
How can we help you?
Interpretation
We believe in providing professional, quality interpretation into all represented languages.
Language Justice
Come with us on a deep dive into the principles of Language Justice as it relates to social justice movements.
Translation
We offer professional translation of written documents, speeches, content in books or any other text to another language.
Facilitation
Give us an objective for a meeting, event or presentation and we will provide a space of inclusiveness where that goal can be achieved by valuing and respecting everyone’s voice.
Interpreter Spotlight
Meet one of CLC’s interpreters and hear about the unique role they play in supporting our mission.
Xixi Shen
Xixi Shen’s journey into interpretation and advocacy began during her college years in China, where she majored in international business and studied both English and Japanese. Recognizing the global trade ties with English-speaking countries and Japan, Xixi naturally gravitated toward language studies. After graduation, while not formally working as a translator, she often served as an informal interpreter—bridging communication between international buyers and Chinese factory owners during business negotiations.
Upon moving to the United States, Xixi quickly noticed the lack of language support available beyond Spanish. She began helping Chinese-speaking friends navigate essential services, such as bank visits and doctor’s appointments. What started as casual support revealed a larger systemic issue—limited language access for non-English speakers in public and social services.
In 2021, Xixi joined Boulder County as a facilitator for mental health classes, teaching social skills and decision-making to parents and children. This role deepened her understanding of language justice. Xixi observed firsthand how Arabic- and Chinese-speaking participants struggled to access information critical to their well-being. She came to understand that language is more than a communication tool—it’s a vehicle for empowerment and an essential component of equity.
“Language is power,” Xixi shared. “Without access to information in your own language, it’s easy to be excluded from your rights and your community.”
Driven by this insight and informed by her own experiences working in a restaurant after arriving in the U.S., Xixi is now focused on building a Chinese interpretation network. Her goal is to reach underserved community members—especially those working in restaurants—who often lack access to resources and may face challenges related to legal status and workplace rights. By ensuring clear, culturally competent communication in Chinese, Xixi hopes to help these individuals live with dignity and recognize their value in society.
Xixi Shen is more than a facilitator—she is a tireless advocate for language equity and a trusted voice for the Chinese community.
Need help enabling interpretation on Zoom?
This video walks you through steps needed to enable interpretation on Zoom and create a calendar to share with CLC.