Communication, Cultures and Passion

Born

Sep 28, 1961

I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, which exposed me to multiple cultures.

Educated: Rimouski

1980

I have spent a great many years studying languages and cultures

Educated: McGill

1984

While at McGill, I added to my repertoire of languages and experiences

Worked

1987

I worked at the International Monetary Fund which furthered my desire to learn more about other cultures

Educated: American

1989

I completed my bachelor's degree at American University, studying communication (intercultural) and languages

Studied Abroad

1990

I spent a month in Asia (Japan, Korea, mainland China, Hong Kong) studying intercultural business communication practices

Educated: BYU

1994

Completed my master's degree at BYU in international and area studies with an emphasis on intercultural communication.

Lived in Europe

1996

I lived in Schupfen, Switzerland, for one of those life's adventures.

Taught: JMU

1998

I started teaching ICC at JMU in February 1998

Taught: Belgium

2011

Taught: Italy

2015