Christelle Pellecuer is a certified coach empowering black adoptees to navigate their adoption story and identity, fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and success.

With a Doctorate Degree in International Psychology, Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Dr. Londí has studied psychology across 18 different countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia to be able to provide culturally contextual interventions for the populations she serves.

Dr. Londí holds nearly 10 years of experience working with international families in America, Spain, England, Japan, Peru, and the Philippines, providing culturally competent therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups living and traveling abroad.

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Celebrating two decades in education, Jody began her journey by establishing a tutoring business at the age of 16. She has contributed to international education for eight years, spending four in Kurdistan, Iraq, and currently marking her fourth year in China.

Ms Chineme Ugbor has over 15 years of extensive experience in the education and international development sectors, holding diverse roles across Europe, the US, and West Africa.

You can follow her on LinkedIn and for more information, visit: www.linden-education.com and www.girlsgearingup.org.

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Ashley, originally from Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Texas, embarked on a journey that blends her love for education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Boasting a 15-year career, she has held various impactful roles, including that of an Educator and Instructional Coach, with a profound dedication to curriculum development.Currently in her sixth year of international teaching in the United Arab Emirates, Ashley embodies a holistic educational philosophy.

Outside of her professional life, Ashley finds joy in spending quality time with loved ones. Whether belting out her favorite tunes, exploring diverse perspectives through literature and podcasts, or discovering new corners of the world through travel, Ashley's holistic approach to life reflects her passion for continual growth and exploration.

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Cheryl-Ann Weekes is a High School Counselor who has worked globally since 2010, she currently lives in Dubai. Cheryl-Ann is an expert in social emotional counseling, mental health and university counseling.

She loves the opportunity to have individual conversations with her students and uses quotes from her favorite authors to teach lessons about resilience, self esteem and mental health to her students.

This past summer she taught the week long course Culturally Responsive Counseling in International Schools for the Principal’s Training Center.

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Originally from Ohio, Vanessa is a single mother of two children: Ariana, age 16, and Isaac, age 8. Vanessa, Ariana and Isaac began life abroad almost 7 years ago when they moved to Hanoi, Vietnam in February 2017.

Originally from Ohio, Vanessa is a single mother of two children: Ariana, age 16, and Isaac, age 8. Vanessa, Ariana and Isaac began life abroad almost 7 years ago when they moved to Hanoi, Vietnam in February 2017.

Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about Foreign Service Fellowships with the US Department of State, visit this site, https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/foreign-service-fellowships/ .

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Dr. Aaron Jones has lived in Qatar for the last 4 years. All of Dr. Jones' educational experiences have focused on human thought, human development, human behavior, and human learning. Dr. Jones leans on his academic, professional, and personal experiences when supporting students' mental health, watching them catch glimpses of their greatness in the university application process at the American School of Doha (ASD). Dr. Jones also enjoys speaking, publishing articles in professional literature and conferences, and sitting on university advisory boards.

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This conversation with Tia Goolsby was so engaging and filled with nuggets about motherhood, community, culture, and taking a leap of faith.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Donald grew up in Marlboro Project Housing in Coney Island and eventually moved to a The Flatbush area during his childhood. After college, Donald joined the U.S. Navy to see the world and earn money for college to become an MD.