Carol Velandia Pardo, MSW, MBA, PMP, CHI |

Continuing Professional
Education

The University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. We are also approved to offer CE to Licensed Counselors and Psychologists. Clinicians in other states should verify with their licensing Board. For any questions, comments or concerns, please email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu

Carol Velandia Pardo, MSW, MBA, PMP, CHI

Access Language Services (EALS) and a recognized expert in language access policy, negotiation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). With a background in social work and interpretation, Carol has dedicated her career to ensuring equitable access to services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations.

Carol has developed groundbreaking training programs, including the Interprofessional Curriculum: Effective Inclusion through Language Access, which is being trademarked. She has also spearheaded language access training initiatives for government agencies, healthcare providers, and educational institutions. Her expertise extends to policy development, advocacy, and training design, helping organizations implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Carol is a passionate advocate for language justice and the elimination of language-based discrimination. She has been a key contributor to language access initiatives at state and national levels, working with various agencies to improve multilingual communication. Through her work, she aims to foster a more inclusive society where language is not a barrier but a bridge to opportunity and equal access.