PARAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

PARAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. is a California-based S Corporation with its mailing address located at 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Founded on September 21, 2011, and recognized as an active Florida company under the F11000003795 filed number, it specializes in providing advanced language access solutions through cutting-edge video and telephone interpreting systems. Helmed by President Elizabeth Harding and Company Founder Melinda Paras, who serves as Treasurer, the organization is widely acknowledged for pioneering the Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN), a unique cooperative initiative among public hospitals sharing interpreter services predominantly via innovative call center technologies. The company's services are currently deployed in major healthcare sectors, including collaborations with organizations like Kaiser Permanente and multiple Chicago area hospitals. Melinda Paras holds an illustrious background as the past Director of Communications at Alameda County Medical Center (ACMC) and has held significant roles, such as President of ACMC Board of Trustees and a San Francisco Health Commissioner. PAA's technical operations are managed by Chan, who is responsible for overseeing more than 30 private connections to their MPLS network and managing over 400 interpreters utilizing the PAA systems. This infrastructure includes advanced Cisco UC Contact Center solutions. Paras and Associates prides itself on its ability to enhance customer service while concurrently increasing productivity and reducing costs associated with traditional contracted interpreting services. For additional information, stakeholders may consult the company's official website at parasandassociates.com or contact them directly through their phone numbers: (510) 658-3793 or (510) 658-8160.