Rebecca Liu is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at Duke Kunshan University. She shares her passion for serving students from all over the world. Students from Duke Kunshan University learn how to cultivate their own sense of rooted global citizenship. She speaks of her own journey to understand what this concept of rooted global citizenship means to her as she traveled from rural China to the urban city of Wuhan to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Drawing wisdom from her local and global communities, Rebecca urges us to think of the people who shaped us and deepen our connections with one another. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Suji Pyun about her thoughts on global citizenship. Suji is an education consultant who has extensive teaching experience in both South Korea and California. She identifies as Korean American and is part of the 1.5 generation. She shares about the work she does in mentoring students to craft their own stories and identities. There are great insights into the power of mentorship, storytelling, and global citizenship. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dani Zoorob about his thoughts on global citizenship. Dani is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Louisiana State University. He is passionate about education and how to engage his students to become capable and effective medical doctors. His greatest influences come from women and he is proud to advance medical research for older women’s health. From offering charity treatments from a minivan to leading a community of medical personnel towards innovation, Dani strives to imbue qualities of global citizenship into every interaction and decision he makes. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Abbie Steinbacher about her thoughts on global citizenship. Abbie works in the tech world as a marketing manager. She is passionate about using her expertise in marketing to create greater family engagement within school spaces. She started a kid’s yoga company and developed curriculum, teacher training programs, and children’s books on wellness and yoga. She encourages everyone to try new things and boldly uncover what makes you unique and special as a global citizen. Enjoy the conversation! 

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Alex del Carmen about his thoughts on global citizenship. Alex is an Associate Dean and professor of criminology at Tarleton State University. He is an expert in law enforcement and frequently speaks on topics/areas related to police practices, racism, racial profiling and cultural diversity. Being born in Nicaragua and later becoming an American citizen, he shares how his experience growing up during a civil war informs his passion for justice and living a contributive life. Enjoy the conversation! 

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Lisa Galdino about her thoughts on global citizenship. Lisa works with Head Start as a Talent Development Specialist. She has over 14 years of teaching experience in early childhood education and has lived in different countries such as Canada and Brazil. She speaks about how her mother’s initiative to begin a Family Child Center taught her the value of connecting with others and earning trust. It becomes evident how staying curious and going outside of one’s comfort zone are key to becoming a global citizen. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Michelle Niska about her thoughts on global citizenship. Michelle works for the Minnesota Department of Education as an English Learner Program specialist. She speaks about how empathy, compassion, and open mindedness need to be at the forefront of serving multilingual and multicultural families. Her experience is informed by a passion for learning as well as her journey of raising two children as a single mother. She discusses how ESL, family and community engagement, and Prince relate to the concept of global citizenship. Enjoy the conversation! 

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Salman Moti about his thoughts on global citizenship. Salman is the Director of Health System Quality and Operational Analytics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Since an early age, he has been driven to understand the complexities around him to make better sense of the world. By navigating higher education as a first gen immigrant from Pakistan and exploring diverse areas such as finance, public health, and education, Salman has learned to embrace difference and encourage others to forge new paths. He also shares about his family and religious faith background as acts of service and self exploration about what it means to be a global citizen. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Peter Sagun about his thoughts on global citizenship. Peter is the PYP coordinator at a IB school in Nagoya, Japan.  He has also served in roles such as principal, deputy head of school, and IB coordinator across countries such as Kazakhstan, Sweden, and the Philippines. He shares his insights on the need to be more mindful of one’s school culture and the wider country’s culture to establish bonds of trust and understanding as a leader. His views on being a global citizen speak to the embracing of multiple identities to form a greater whole. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Zandra Pinnix about her thoughts on global citizenship. Zandra is a professor, biochemist and pre-health coach at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She speaks about the many influential figures who guided and supported her to achieve big things. By anchoring her actions in faith, she speaks to making change in one’s community with a sense of joy and love as global citizens. Enjoy the conversation!