"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others."

Organized and provided names and the logistics of important government offices, museums, and other sites of Korean cultural and political significance as well as initiated meetings with a Foreign Service Officer at the US Embassy Seoul and North Korean refugees for Marymount University's short term faculty led course in Seoul. (2015)

Collaborated with the Chungcheongnamdo Office of Education by proofreading the content in the 2013 English dialogue phrase book for 5-6th graders. (2013)

Prepared interactive and informative lesson plans about English grammar and Western culture on a weekly basis for elementary school students with various language abilities in multiple grades.

(2012 - present)

Contributed to the implementation of cross-cultural events and special projects sponsored by the International Student Services office (such as the creation of the Global Thinkers co-ed residential learning community) as well as greeted and provided assistance to international students. (2011 - 2012)

Examined China's economic integration strategies with countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region as a study abroad student with IES Abroad's China and Southeast Asian Development program in Kunming, China. (2011)

Recruited prospective American students currently living in Korea for my alma mater, Marymount University, at the 7th Annual College Fair at Seoul Elementary School on Yongsan Garrison military base. (2014)

Articulated my experiences as a Black woman living in East Asia on the panel at the TrailBlasian book launch party in Seoul. (2014)

Facilitated weekly English conversational lessons at city hall for the local civil servants in Boryeong, South Korea. (2013 - 2014)

Engaged the audience of 500 people at the annual International Banquet as the International Club's president. (2012)

Recruited prospective students located in China each week via Skype phone calls, as a Zinch China Student Ambassador, by answering their questions about the application process and university life. (2011 - 2012)

Presented at Marymount University's Student Research Conference with other students about the business process involved in selling handmade Kenyan crafts for Maasai Made, a project initiative that sends the profits back to the Lturoto tribe that created the products. (2011)

Mentored international and domestic first-year students by co-teaching a freshmen seminar class as well as meeting each student 1-on-1 to help them quickly transition from high school to college life and get connected to their new community two years in a row. (fall 2010 & 2011)

Marketed the services my international business development internship offers by emailing and cold-calling foreign organizations located in Shanghai. (summer 2010)

Participated in the set up and advertisement of the 3rd annual Black Culture and History Festival which was sponsored by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Seoul. (2016)

Publicized and ensured the success of Senior Class Gift activities and events that ultimately raised over $5,600 for 11 scholarship recipients the next school year. (2012)

Coordinated annual events, with the other officers of the International Club, such as the International Thanksgiving dinner in the fall and the highly anticipated International Banquet in the spring. (2011 - 2012)

Directed weekly International Club coffee hours by leading discussions on various topics related to cultural traditions and differences, country presentations, and world affairs, as well as led off campus field trips. (2011 - 2012)

Headed the food committee for the International Banquet for two years in a row by surveying students' food preferences, confirming the buffet style dishes were delivered on time, the checks were ready to pay the restaurants, and the tags were prepared and arranged to properly label the food. (spring 2009 & 2010)

Assisted the models backstage as a dresser for the African Caribbean Student Association's Voyage to Utopia fashion show for three years in a row. (spring 2009, 2010 & 2011)