Krista Westerlund Archive

Becoming a Global Leader, Recent Experiences from Inspirational Graduates

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Fri, 6/12/2019 - 16:58

Being a Leadership Fellow with Global Language Network is a chance to make a difference while building your skills professionally in a non-profit environment working directly with GLN’s Program Coordinator, Yaa Nti and GLN’s Executive Director, Andrew Brown. Krista Westerlund, Mission Advocate,...

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The Global Language Network – A Forum for Language, Knowledge and Business

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Tue, 5/11/2019 - 13:29

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Krista Westerlund, Mission Advocate, shares about the connection between global development, language and economics that is facilitated by The Global Language Network in Washington, DC. Based on her international experience, she recognizes the interconnection of the world's political economy and at GLN she is learning...
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My Leadership Fellowship Experience at GLN

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Wed, 31/7/2019 - 12:23

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Anie Blanco, Leadership Fellow 2019 from Barranquilla, Colombia, shares her experience of participating in many different aspects of GLN's organization ranging from operations to teacher support and marketing at The Global Language Network during the "smartest gap year ever". Being a Leadership Fellow at...
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Presidential Languages

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Tue, 2/7/2019 - 09:13

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Mark Maier, GLN Leadership Fellow, extemporizes on the connections between US presidents and language-learning. Read more about how presidents have applied their knowledge of languages to executive and diplomatic leadership in Washington, DC. With the Democratic presidential debates underway, the US presidential election cycle...
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Exploring Egyptian Hospitality

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Thu, 27/6/2019 - 14:10

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Shaddi Spencer, 2019 GLN Leadership Fellow, shares about the importance of Hospitality in his home city Cairo, Egypt. Each country has local customs of being friendly and traditions of welcoming strangers. In Egypt, specifically, hospitality has a deep meaning and is considered a fundamental characteristic among...
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Mandarin Teacher Showcase: Learn More about Several of GLN’s Dedicated Teachers

Submitted by Krista Westerlund on Tue, 4/6/2019 - 16:05

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Grace Klauer, GLN Leadership Fellow 2019, highlights several Chinese (Mandarin) teachers who are excited to teach with the GLN this summer and to share their culture with students. We are very happy to be able to showcase several of our enthusiastic...
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About: Krista Westerlund

Recent Posts by Krista Westerlund

Becoming a Global Leader, Recent Experiences from Inspirational Graduates

The Global Language Network – A Forum for Language, Knowledge and Business

My Leadership Fellowship Experience at GLN

Presidential Languages

Exploring Egyptian Hospitality

Mandarin Teacher Showcase: Learn More about Several of GLN’s Dedicated Teachers

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