About Taika Translations
Veteran-owned and founded in 2009, Taika pairs 2,000+ vetted linguists with a two-linguist TEP quality process — from Austin, Texas and Oak Ridge, Tennessee to clients in all 50 states.
5.0 average rating on Google reviews Quotes returned same business day
Certified GSA Schedule Holder - Founded in 2009 by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger
- Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- GSA Schedule Holder - NASPO ValuePoint Contract Holder - Trusted by State & Federal Agencies - Serving Major U.S. School Districts
Who is Taika Translations?
Taika Translations is a veteran-owned language services company founded in 2009 by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a second office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It provides certified translation, interpretation, localization, and accessibility services in 300+ languages for government agencies, school districts, healthcare organizations, businesses, and individuals.
The wrong language partner costs you twice
A rejected certified translation means refiling. An interpreter who doesn't know the subject means a meeting that has to happen again. When language work misses, you pay in delays, rework, and lost trust — which is why the partner you choose matters more than the price you're quoted.
Built for work that has to be right
Since 2009, Taika Translations has delivered 80,000+ projects and more than 1 billion words through a network of 2,000+ vetted linguists in 300+ languages — with a two-linguist TEP process on every translation, a 5.0★ Google rating, and the veteran-owned discipline that public agencies, school districts, and hospitals rely on.
Working with Taika
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Tell us what you need
A document set, an interpreted meeting, or an ongoing program — send it over and get a quote the same business day.
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We match the right linguists
Subject-matched translators and interpreters — medical, legal, education, government — with independent editing and proofreading on every translation.
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Delivered, on time
We measure ourselves by whether your document is accepted, your meeting is understood, and your deadline is met.
What you get
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Veteran-owned since 2009
Founded by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger and still founder-run — a Veteran-Owned Small Business built on doing the work right.
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TEP on every translation
Translation, independent editing, and proofreading by a second qualified linguist — with a signed certificate of accuracy on certified work.
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Subject-matched experts
Interpreters and translators matched to the subject matter — medical, legal, education, government — not just the language.
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300+ languages
A network of 2,000+ vetted linguists covering the languages your community actually speaks, including the long tail.
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Trusted by public agencies
GSA Schedule and NASPO ValuePoint contract holder, serving state and federal agencies and major U.S. school districts.
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Confidential by default
Sensitive work handled by HIPAA-trained staff, with non-disclosure and Business Associate Agreements available on request.
Taika Translations exists to make language and accessibility barriers disappear — so a family can file their immigration paperwork, a patient can understand a diagnosis, a student’s parents can take part in an IEP meeting, and an agency can serve every resident it’s responsible for.
Founded in 2009 by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger, Taika is a veteran-owned small business headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a second office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Over that time we’ve grown into a partner that public agencies, school districts, healthcare organizations, businesses, and individuals rely on for work that has to be right.
What we believe
You are the one with something important to say, or someone important to reach. Our job is to make that possible — clearly, accurately, and on time. We measure ourselves by whether your document is accepted, your meeting is understood, and your deadline is met.
How we work
Certified translations follow a consistent quality process: translation, independent editing, and proofreading by a second qualified linguist, with a signed certificate of accuracy. Interpreters are matched to the subject matter — medical, legal, education, government — not just the language. Sensitive work is handled by HIPAA-trained staff, with non-disclosure and Business Associate Agreements available on request.
Who we serve
- Government — federal, state, and local agencies meeting Title VI and language-access obligations. See government language services and our credentials.
- Healthcare — hospitals and clinics meeting Section 1557 and patient-safety needs.
- Education — districts supporting multilingual families and IEP communication.
- Business and individuals — from enterprise localization programs to a single certified birth certificate.
Ready to talk? Request a quote, or contact us directly.
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
Who this is for
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- School districts and universities
- Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations
- Businesses expanding into new markets
- Individuals with certified document needs
Quality & confidentiality
- Translation, independent editing, and proofreading by a second qualified linguist on every certified translation
- Interpreters matched to the subject matter — medical, legal, education, government
- HIPAA-trained staff for sensitive work, with NDAs and Business Associate Agreements available on request
What clients say
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“Truly exceptional communicators. A real pleasure to work with — everything is done right. AAA+”
Edward · longtime partner
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“Excellent 24/7 communication and engagement. Couldn't be happier about the cooperation.”
Fazil · project client
Credentials & registrations
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- GSA Schedule Holder
- NASPO ValuePoint
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- SAM.gov Registered
- Meets ISO 17100 · 9001 · 27001
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taika Translations founded?
Taika Translations was founded in 2009 by Jason and Margarita Ehlinger. It is a veteran-owned small business headquartered in Austin, Texas.
What does Taika do?
Certified and standard translation, professional interpretation (on-site, phone, video, ASL, and CART), localization, and digital accessibility services — in 300+ languages, for government agencies, school districts, healthcare organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Where does Taika work?
Taika serves clients across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with offices in Austin, Texas and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Is Taika Translations veteran-owned?
Yes — Taika Translations is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), founded in 2009 and still run by its founders. That background shapes how the company works: disciplined processes, clear communication, and deadlines that hold.
What quality process does Taika use?
Every certified translation follows a TEP process — translation, independent editing, and proofreading by a second qualified linguist — and ships with a signed certificate of accuracy. Interpreters are matched to the subject matter, not just the language pair.
How large is Taika's linguist network?
Taika works with a network of 2,000+ vetted linguists covering 300+ languages. Since 2009 the company has delivered 80,000+ projects and more than 1 billion words for public agencies, schools, healthcare organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Ready when you are
Prefer to talk? Call +1 830-355-2205 — quotes returned same business day.
Reviewed by Margarita Ehlinger, Chief Project Manager — updated