Laraine Kaminsky has lived on three continents and worked in over 70 countries. She is an energetic and engaging speaker and a recognized leader in the fields of global diversity, cross-cultural awareness, language training, mentoring and consulting. Given her vast experience, she is a sought after speaker on the importance of intercultural and global diversity effectiveness. She has authored many articles on these subjects and has been a repeat presenter at many international conferences including ASAE, the IMF, SHRM, and NALP among others. Laraine has launched her own company, Global LK to continue her international work in the fields of diversity and inclusion and cross-cultural competence. She has held the position of Lead Strategist at WEConnect Canada and works with many corporate clients including Fortune 500 companies as well as the public sector, associations and non-profits.