International Education Enthusiast | Religious Studies Professor | Sales and Marketing | Death Doula | Content Creator | Seasoned Academic & Marketing Professional showcasing more than 10 years of developing and delivering engaging courses, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, intellectual growth, and personal development. Driven by a genuine belief in the transformative power of global experiences and a passion for supporting students along, whether it be in their international educational journey, marketing goals, or even end of life care. Committed to leveraging my expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication to international studies to shape the next generation of global citizens through global academic programs.Professional Highlights:⭐ Part of award committees recognizing student achievements and fellow professors at UNCC.⭐ Achieved high student retention rate significantly increasing department's following.⭐ Mentored international students and successfully provided prestigious program recommendations.⭐ Created and implemented challenging but fun courses that garnered distinction.⭐ Conducted engaging webinars and trainings for thousands of clients for The Net Results.⭐ Acted as a language and cultural translator between The Net Results and outsourced developers.⭐ Sensitively educated families and clients on death and dying in America.Education:🎓 Master of Arts in Religious Studies and SanskritUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC🎓 Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Philosophy in a Global ContextTemple University, Philadelphia, PA🎓 American Institute of Indian StudiesAIIS Institute, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaAwards:🏆 Outstanding Teacher of The Year Award, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2017🏆 Critical Language Scholarship, US Department of State, 2011 and 2012🏆 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2010-2012Passionate about religious studies, compassionate end-of-life care, and bridging cultural gaps through language and understanding. Open to opportunities that allow me to make a positive impact on individuals and communities, especially in transitional points in their lives.