Sorenson Communications

Sorenson Communications

4mo

Sorenson Appoints Kaj van de Loo as General Manager of Advanced Sign Technology Salt Lake City, UT — December 9, 2025 — Sorenson announced today that Kaj van de Loo has joined the company as General Manager of Advanced Sign Technology (AST), reporting directly to CEO Paget Alves. Advanced Sign-language Technology (AST) is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platform that combines computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing to recognize, interpret, and generate sign language in real time. By leveraging AI-driven algorithms and adaptive models, AST delivers highly accurate, context-aware communication solutions that bridge the gap between Deaf individuals and hearing communities. Sorenson’s commitment to AST reinforces the company’s mission to break down language barriers, enhance communication accessibility, and ensure functionally equivalent interactions in both personal and professional settings....Show more

Sorenson Communications

9mo

Sorenson Welcomes Pipier Bewlay as Chief Human Resources Officer Sorenson Communications, a leader in inclusive communication services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pipier Bewlay as the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With decades in entrepreneurial leadership and human resources executive experience, Pipier Bewlay brings a strong record of building inclusive and productive workplaces. Pipier has the unique ability to align workplace cultures with business goals, lead and manage large teams with complex needs, and develop HR strategies that serve both the company and its employees. “Pipier is a visionary leader who brings expansive expertise and passion for people-first leadership,” said Paget Alves – CEO of Sorenson Communications. “Her commitment to fostering inclusive and effective work environments aligns perfectly with our mission to connect and enrich communication for the Deaf and Hard of hearing communities we serve. I am beyond thrilled to welcome her to our executive team.” Her appointment underscores Sorenson’s continued investment in its employees, and its commitment to being an employer of choice in the accessibility and technology sectors....Show more

Sorenson Communications

1y

Finding Job Opportunities for Deaf Graduates Congratulations on graduating! Ready to start your career but aren’t sure of everything you may need or want to do? Looking for guidance to excel in a workplace with hearing or multilingual colleagues? In this blog post you can learn some tips for wherever you are in. We’ve separated them out so you can easily find them: Finding Jobs for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communication Technologies Interview Tips for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Starting a Job as a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Employee Long-term Career Success for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing We also asked successful Deaf professionals what tips they would give young people starting their careers. You can check out the video here: https://sorenson.com/blog/vrs/finding-job-opportunities-for-deaf-graduates/...Show more

Sorenson Communications

1y

Technology has transformed communication — from the uptake of telegraphs in the 19th century to the ability of today’s machine learning software to instantly produce speech-to-text captioning in dozens of languages — and in many ways has brought people together across languages. At Sorenson, we’d argue that technology is a tool for interlingual communication, but it cannot yet match skilled interpreters for linguistic and expressive nuance....Show more