Expertise:  First generational gap issues and cultural balancing strategies between East and West. Indian Culture in Canada and The United States

Experience in the area
I am a first generation British born East Indian, raised and educated in Canada. I have lived and worked professionally in Canada, the Far East, Middle East, Europe and the United States. I did not have an arranged marriage, but chose to have a 'love' marriage (1990), my immediate and extended family continues to adapt and overcome cultural challenges with regards to this delicate balancing act. I provide guidance for my husband and his family and friends on a daily basis in the following areas; food, music, customs (Punjabi), basic religious comprehension (Sikh), dress and language. I am raising two children who are exposed to both parent's heritage and culture. I fluently speak Punjabi, English (read & write) and Dutch (read & write -with some grammatical exceptions). I have working knowledge of French (read & write - with grammatical exceptions) and a survival level knowledge of Arabic and Cantonese.

Organizations
Delta Gamma Women's Fraternity - Zeta Omicron Chapter (Wilfrid Laurier University) Collegiate Adviser - University of Hartford - Delta Gamma (Eta Beta Chapter)

Education/Credentials
M.Ed./P.G.C.E. - University of Sussex (Education), 1996 CTEFL - RSA/Cambridge University - British Council, 1995 Honors BA - Wilfrid Laurier University, 1990