About us
Sobre nosotrosWelcome to the Institute of Spanish Communication, Inc., an organization dedicated for more than three decades to strengthening communication between cultures, businesses, and communities.
Founded in 1989 by Teresa Martínez, a bilingual educator and language coaching specialist, the Institute has helped individuals, corporations, and organizations communicate with confidence in Spanish and English in today’s multicultural professional environment.
Based in Lakeland, Florida, we serve clients locally and nationwide through in-person and virtual programs designed to meet the communication needs of today’s global workplace.
For Information about programs, training, or services, please contact us directly.
Teresa Martinez
Institute of Spanish Communication, Inc.
Lakeland, Florida
📞 863-646-5141
📧 info@instituteofspanish.com
Institute of Spanish Communication, Inc.
Lakeland, Florida
📞 863-646-5141
📧 info@instituteofspanish.com
President and Founder, Institute of Spanish Communication Inc.
• Past Chair, Polk State District Board of Trustees
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Viva Polk
• Published Author, Success in Exile – Five -Decades of Cuban Stories
• Polk Vision Secretary-Board of Directors
Awards and Recognitions
• Finalist, ATHENA Leadership Award, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, September 2024
• City and State Above and Beyond Award 2024
• Key to the City of Lakeland, 2022
• November 2019 City Maker, Lakeland, 2019
• Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award, 2011
• Polk State College Distinguished Alumna, 2007
• Teresa Martinez Day, Polk County Board of County Commissioners, June 7, 2006
• Governor’s Point of Light Award, 2006
• National Association of Women Business Owners-Woman of Distinction Award, 2006
• International Individual of the Year, International Trade Association of Polk County, 1997
Florida Magazine Association Award Winner 2023 /2024 /2025 Charlie Awards:
- Best Article, Viva Polk
- Best Cover, Viva Polk
- Best Design, Viva Polk
- Best Digital Magazine and Website in Spanish, Viva Polk
Community Service
• Polk State College District Board of Trustees
. Secretary, Polk Vision Board of Directors
• Co-Founder and Treasurer, Lakeland Institute for Learning
• Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
• Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors
• Club Hispano de Lakeland, President
• Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Board of Directors
• Member of National Association of Women Business Owners
• Member of Translators and Interpreters of Florida
• Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center Board of Directors
Our Location
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