Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Pierangela Gomez Sanchez

"My Heritage Is Family, Community, and Togetherness"

Meet Pierangela Gomez Sanchez, Manager, Language Services

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States. First observed in 1968, the recognition now runs each year from September 15 through October 15; this year's observance continues through Thursday, October 15, 2026. The month-long tribute honors the many ways these communities have shaped and strengthened American life.

At Transcom, those contributions are reflected in the people we serve every day, and in the people who make up our own team. Through our Language Services team and our trusted network of language professionals, we help bridge language barriers and make communication more accessible across the workers' compensation community. This month, we asked one of the people behind that work, Pierangela Gomez Sanchez, who leads our Language Services team, to share what her heritage means to her. Her reflection, in her own words, follows.

A tradition that connects her to home

One tradition that is deeply meaningful to me is the celebration of La Divina Pastora in my hometown of Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Every year on January 14, thousands of people participate in one of the largest Marian processions in Latin America. For me, this tradition represents faith, hope, and gratitude. I have personally carried that faith with me throughout my life, and I feel that her presence has brought me comfort and healing during difficult times. It is a tradition that will always connect me to my hometown and my Venezuelan roots.

What her heritage means to her

Being Hispanic is something I am incredibly proud of. My heritage is much more than speaking two languages. It is about family, community, generosity, resilience, and togetherness. Hispanic culture has a beautiful way of bringing people together, whether it is through family gatherings, music, food, or simply being there for one another. When you travel to a Hispanic country or community, people often make you feel welcome as if you were family. Since I moved to the US, I have also had the opportunity to share my culture with people from different backgrounds, and to learn about theirs in return.

A celebration that reflects her culture

One of my favorite traditions is our Venezuelan Christmas meal: hallacas, ham bread, roasted pork, and ponche crema, a traditional cream-based holiday drink. What makes this tradition so special is not just the food. It is the process of preparing it together. Everyone participates, from the youngest children to grandparents. Each person has a role, and we spend hours cooking, talking, laughing, and creating memories together. During Christmas, we also listen to gaitas, a traditional style of music strongly associated with the holiday season. Hearing gaitas immediately brings me back home.

How her culture shapes the way she leads

I was raised to believe that we should help one another, even a stranger, if you are in a position to help. From a young age, my parents taught me the importance of sharing, whether that meant donating toys and clothing or bringing groceries to organizations in need. Those values influence the way I lead and support my team today. As a manager, I want to be a support system and a guide, helping each person succeed and grow in their career. I want the people I work with to know they have someone they can count on.

— Pierangela Gomez Sanchez, Manager, Language Services