sHeroes: Dr. Fiona Citkin, educator, journalist and best-selling author is helping others achieve the American Dream

As a part of the series about strong female leaders I had the pleasure of interviewing FIONA CITKIN, PhD, came to America from her native Ukraine as a Fulbright Scholar, studying languages and cultures at Kent State University in Ohio. With her experience as a professional educator, two doctorates, fluency in three languages, and her multicultural perspective, she served as Director of Berlitz before founding her own firm, Expert MS Inc. Dr. Citkin consults and speaks on interculturalism, diversity, and inclusion at major corporations and colleges around the world. Her first book published in America, Transformational Diversity: Why and How Intercultural Competencies Can Help Organizations to Survive and Thrive (SHRM, 2011), has been widely used by human resource departments, consultants, and college instructors. Recognized as a Top 2012 Champion of Diversity by the think-tank diversitybusiness.com, she resides in Warren, NJ, and can be reached at http://fionacitkin.com.

Thank you so much for joining us Fiona. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?

My career path is a progression. I’ve been a professional educator ever since graduating from the University: taught English at high school…