Who is this guy? Research communications manager Passions:

Words – written and spoken Pictures – capture memory &

imagination The world – our role and

responsibility in it

Experiences Western Heads East Kitabi College of Conservation &

Environmental Management Ecosystem Health Program Alternative Spring Break Leave for Change

Why? Made me who I am Understand new cultures, ways of

communicating Privileged position Responsibility to share skills Feels good Meaningful connections

Leave for Change One month: Hanoi, Vietnam World University Service of Canada Bac Thang Long College Build capacity: marketing, branding Address recruitment challenges

Takeaways Hanoi traffic is unreal. Really Be flexible, patient, open It’s all about people

(Don’t impose culture/values/norms)

Be Flexible

Be Open

It’s About People