Karen Strang Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

I created a new division of my Strang Intercultural Solutions business called “EduCulture.” Collaborating with a long-time colleague Melanie McVeety, an academic educator with a specialization in English language learning, Melanie has worked with variety of international and immigrant populations and institutions. We have created an innovative online course delivery service. The premier course called “EASSY as PIE” (EASSY - English for Academic & Social Success for You and PIE - Preparing for International Education) involves innovative, synchronous and asynchronous online delivery methods. The course content prepares international students to understand and navigate Canadian culture, and Canadian Higher Education academic demands, whether studying online or face-to-face.We contract with Canadian colleges, universities and high schools; international schools; international student recruiters; scholarship agencies; and international students can register individually.Learn more about us and EduCulture at www.educultureconnect.com

Rutherglen, On, Canada

Keynotes that inspire people to understand the "other" and evoke challenges to embrace diversity are the culmination of my experiences and knowledge gained through intercultural work in over 30 countries.Seminars and individual consulting are provided to businesses, organizations, NGOs and educational institutions who are interested in moving forward your international strategies, exploring global market partnerships, and those striving to create welcoming workplaces for newcomers and Indigenous peoples. Sessions are tailored to your organization's needs at the local level, provincially, nationally or internationally.Contact me to explore the possibilities ... and remember, the Journey IS the Destination!

Rutherglen, On, Canada

Relationship building is what life is about. Having done so with colleagues throughout the world, I've embraced the opportunity to reach out locally as well by becoming a Referral Partner for SendOutCards. Contact me by phone or text 705-498-9236. I'm eager to tell you more!

Qualified IDI Administrator for administering and interpreting the Intercultural Development Inventory (a valid, reliable, cross-cultural tool for assessing intercultural competence at the individual, group and organizational level). Many businesses use the IDI to support the intercultural competency development their workforce as they diversify their employee base and expand their business strategies globally. Contact me to explore how the IDI can be useful to your workplace.

North Bay, On, Canada

Thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to teach "International Business" and "Project Management" courses to students from 15 different countries, both face to face and virtually.

North Bay, On, Canada

Over eleven years at Nipissing University, Karen created and developed various international office policies and practices to encourage student mobility and headed a committee to develop an international strategic plan for the university. Expanded international partnerships from 4 in 2003 to 34 in 2013. As Chair of the NU WUSC committee, established a successful local committee to support refugee sponsored students, sent 7 NU students on the WUSC summer seminars, and developed a successful annual International Food Fest that is in its 7th year of operation engaging the extended local community in development issues, cultural food sampling, and raising up to $4000 for our WUSC sponsored student annually. Project Director for 3 HRSDC International Academic Mobility projects in Europe and North America. Recruited and sent 5 students on individual Students for Development Internships funded by CIDA and managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) to developing countries, and more recently sent 7 students on multi-disciplinary SFD internships in Kenya.Represented Nipissing U as the International Liaison Officer with AUCC. Elected for a 4-year appointment on the CBIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education) Board of Directors and served on various committees including strategic planning, membership and development of the professional learning communities structure. Presented and facilitated at workshops over the past 10 years at several conferences within Ontario, Canada (at CBIE annual conference) and internationally (IAESA, APIE, EAIE).

Waterloo, On, Canada

Held various positions in Laurier International over this 8 year period including: setting up international office processes; to recruiting, and preparing outgoing exchange students; supporting the integration of incoming exchange students; negotiating and managing the exchange partnerships; developing strategies for credit transfer; creating mentoring programs; all aspects of student advising for international degree-seeking students; managing the WUSC local committee and all supports for the WUSC Refugee Sponsorship Program; writing and editing Laurier WorldWide newsletter; and encouraging professors involvement in mentoring and supporting international student mobility.

Post-Graduate Certificate Program, Intercultural Studies

Also obtained: Training for Intercultural and Diversity Trainers Program Certificate - University of British Columbia 2011.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communications Studies

Activities and Societies: completed over a period of 14 years on a part-time basis, while working full-time and raising two children

Diploma, Recreation Leadership

Activities and Societies: Varsity basketball team for 2 years; gym facilitator; Winter Carnival Queen competition winner; won the "Student.