“I have known David Kandrac personally and professionally for over ten years, including through local authority and education projects, and have seen him develop into an outstanding professional with a rare ability to bridge cultures, communities and public services. His work supporting Roma students at Winterhill School was particularly impressive, delivering workshops in Romani, Slovak and English with confidence and authenticity. At Limpsfield School, I also saw David provide staff guidance on Roma culture and supporting Roma students within education. David combines lived experience, academic achievement and professional integrity in a way that earns trust and respect, and I would highly recommend him for cultural consultancy, interpreting and educational engagement work.”
Dr Tim Neal, PhD
Retired University Teacher, The University of Sheffield
”I am writing to offer my strong and wholehearted recommendation for David, whom I have had the privilege of knowing and working with since 2017 whilst he was supporting my work as a GP with his linguistic skills. Over the years, I have seen first hand his dedication,
expertise, and commitment to improving access to healthcare for Roma communities. One of the most notable aspects of working with David was how much my relationships improved with Roma patients when he was interpreting in Romani, demonstrating the importance of language and cultural competence in healthcare and underscoring the deep connection between language and trust when dealing with language difference. David’s commitment to health equity and linguistic justice is evident in his professional work. Whilst working as an NIHR clinical lecturer I hired David to assist with a research project focusing on cervical screening in Roma communities. David played a key role in the following aspects of the project, recruiting patients, ensuring methodological sensitivity and analysing data. He consistently provided thoughtful insights particularly on barriers to healthcare access within the Roma community. David’s passion is evident and I was delighted to ask him give a lecture aimed to second-year medical students at the University of Sheffield regarding the unique health challenges facing Roma communities and the importance of Romani interpreters in medical settings and more widely how this applicable whenever there is a language barrier. Through this experience, I saw David’s ability to bridge education, healthcare, and social justice. Throughout our academic and professional journey together, David has been a role model, showing unwavering dedication to the communities he serves and fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual learning.”
Dr David Lehane BSc, PhD, MBChB, MRCGP, GMC NO: 6106051
“Me and my team have benefited greatly from David’s input and training, which helped us develop a clearer, deeper, and more empathetic understanding of Romani culture and language. David is knowledgeable, approachable, and highly professional throughout. I would strongly recommend his services to any individual, organisation, or team seeking cultural insight, training, or support.”
Dr Towan Greene, PhD
Ministry School Leader, The Well Sheffield