Washington, DC – August 1, 2024
Jeenie is proud to announce that its CEO, Kirsten Brecht Baker, has been named to the prestigious Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation list. This accolade celebrates trailblazing women who are redefining the workforce and advancing technology through innovative and impactful contributions.
Kirsten joins an esteemed cohort of inventors, scientists, and STEM superstars leading the charge in these rapidly evolving fields.
“Being named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list is not just an acknowledgment of our past achievements but also an inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what technology can do to improve lives,” said Kirsten Brecht Baker, CEO of Jeenie.
“At Jeenie, we envision an increasingly multilingual world in which anyone can communicate at will, in any language, from any place, at any time, including in life’s most critical moments. We aim to give voice to the vulnerable among us, empowering humans everywhere with increased freedom of movement and equitable access to healthcare, legal services, education, social services, and more.”
Kirsten Brecht Baker, 54, founded Jeenie to address a critical gap in healthcare communication. In the United States, depending on their location, up to one in four patients identifies as having Limited English language proficiency, leading to miscommunication and potential malpractice issues. Jeenie provides an innovative solution by offering instant, direct access to live interpreters around the clock.
With $13.6 million in funding, the platform reaches over 3,300 clients across more than 150 countries, supported by a network of 14,000 medically qualified interpreters worldwide.
Under Kirsten’s leadership, Jeenie has revolutionized the interpreting industry, ensuring effective communication in healthcare and beyond. As artificial intelligence continues to shape technology’s role in interpreting, Kirsten is also a member of the national Interpreting SAFE-AI Task Force. This group is dedicated to developing guidelines for the responsible adoption of AI in interpreting, further solidifying Jeenie’s commitment to ethical and impactful technological advancements.
For more information about Jeenie and its innovative solutions, please visit jeenie.com.
About Jeenie:
Jeenie is a modern solution for modern interpreting problems.
Jeenie is the industry’s first Direct-To-Interpreter solution. It provides 24/7 instant access to trusted interpreters in 300+ languages. When every second counts, Jeenie’s platform matches clients with trusted, medically qualified interpreters in seconds – ensuring everyone can communicate in life’s most critical moments. Any device. Anywhere. Anytime.
Media Contact:
Christy Puller
Jeenie Director of Marketing
cpuller@jeenie.com
