OUR SERVICES Communication Without Barriers

We provide high-quality, culturally competent interpreting and translation services to meet your needs in healthcare, legal, government, and business settings.

Programs & Opportunities

40-Hour Interpreter Training

Start your journey to becoming a professional interpreter. Click to learn more about our required 40-hour training program.

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Interpreter Roster Application

Apply to join our network of trained and qualified interpreters.

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Proud to be BBB Accredited

We are proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), reflecting our commitment to trust, integrity, and exceptional service.

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The Importance of Medical Interpretation in Healthcare

May 10, 2024

Effective communication leads to better outcomes for patients and providers.

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Breaking Language Barriers: Building Stronger Communities

April 22, 2024

Language access is essential for equity, connections, and understanding.

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Osman Sahardeed

About Our Founder & CEO


Osman Sahardeed

With a deep passion for empowering diverse communities through effective communication, Osman Sahardeed founded Surad Interpreting and Translation to provide high-quality, culturally competent language services. His vision is to be the "Interpreting Provider of Choice" in the Twin Cities and beyond.

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Our Mission

We enhance communication between providers and their patients by providing culturally competent, accurate, secure, and timely interpreting and translating services.

Our Vision

To be the "Interpreting Provider of Choice" recognized for excellence, integrity, and our commitment to the communities we serve.

Areas We Serve

Proudly serving the 7-county metro area (Twin Cities and surrounding areas) and various Central Minnesota locations.

Who We Serve

HMOs, medical providers, hospitals, governments, insurance carriers, legal and business clients, and more.

Languages We Support

Specializing in African languages, Southeast Asian, Russian, Eastern European, and many more.