Contributors

Ghanaian-American

ISIS ASARE, a queer, femme, Afrocentric bibliophile, is a multicultural science fiction and fantasy columnist and entrepreneur with a focus on literature. They are the founder of Sistah Scifi (www. sistahscifi.com). Sistah Scifi is the first Black owned bookstore focused on science fiction & fantasy in the United States as validated by the American Booksellers Association.

Chilean-Nebraskan CCK

ANDREA BAZOIN (say “Bah-Zwah”) is a human resilience activator, which means she works with individuals and teams to identify and dismantle the practical and personal barriers that keep them from thriving in our everaccelerating future. Her family ties span the globe and include the U.S., Chile, Argentina, Australia, and France. She currently lives in Colorado, USA with her French husband and culturally-fluid son. Learn more at www.andreabazoin.com.

PAULETTE BETHEL, PHD is a career U.S. Air Force officer, trauma recovery coach, global transition expert and a mother to Third Culture Kids. Culturally and racially-blended, Dr. Bethel is our expert on the importance of transition and its effect on relationships. Read her Culturs column: “Mélange: GPS Conversations for the Global Soul” and listen to her podcast, “Bella’s Front Porch” on our Culturs XOTV channel. She is CEO and Founder of Discoveries Coaching & Consulting.

Third Culture Kid Expert MYRA DUMAPIAS is the Chief Executive Officer of TCKidNOW, which has been featured on the BBC, ABC News, The Telegraph, the U.S. Department of Defense and Education Week and helped thousands discover their TCK identity and find a sense of belonging long before mention of the term on social media. TCKidNow provides trauma-informed educational outreach about the lifetime impact of a transnational upbringing. While acknowledging the role healing plays in helping TCKs recognize and develop their skills, TCKidNOW fosters connections that help TCKs find a sense of belonging and give back to the world they grew up in. Dumapias holds a Bachelor’s in English and World Literature and a Master’s in Social Work.

Adult CCK, TCA and TCK Parent

Indian/American CCK

ROMITA BULCHANDANI a.k.a Glitter Explorer, is a former Fortune 200 leader turned Spiritual Life Coach. She leans in on her 15+ years of leadership experience for Fortune 200 companies like The Walt Disney Company and Marriott International. Romita left the corporate space to conquer her own mental health. She has been traveling (28+ countries) worldwide, exploring mental health from various perspectives. Inspired by her travels, Romita founded Glitter For The Soul to help depleted humans reconnect & master their souls so they can build wealth and change the world.

Filipina-American TCK

Cross-cultural mom

MICHELLE FOX, Culinary Nutritionist, is a mom, wife, friend, yogi, and community builder. It is her mission to create healthier communities. She teaches busy professionals how to get more nutrition in their bodies and how to have more fun in their home kitchens! Michelle’s certifications come from New York University, Inner Connection Institute, Arvigo Institute (Belize) and the Academy of Culinary Nutrition (Toronto). She builds healthier communities through teaching culinary nutrition workshops and through community service.

U.K.-Trinidadian

HAYDEN GREENE is a pop culture columnist and director of multicultural affairs and student development at Manhattan College in New York City, U.S.A. Known as Brooklyn’s favorite polymath, he is a prize-winning fine art photographer, voice over talent and Trinidadian from the U.K.

Guatemalan-American TCK

JOHN LIANG is an adult Third Culture Kid who grew up in Guatemala, Costa Rica, U.S.A., Morocco and Egypt before graduating high school. He has a bachelor’s degree in languages from Georgetown University and a master’s in International Policy Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Liang has covered the U.S. military for two decades as a writer and editor for InsideDefense.com, and is also managing editor of Culturs Magazine. He lives in Arlington, Va., U.S.A.

Costa Rican TCA

DIEGO MURILLO handles Inspirato Hospitality Services in Costa Rica. A Costa Rican National, he studied in the United States and brought his substantial expertise to ensuring our team had an amazing Costa Rican holiday. He and his team at our villa ensured we had authentic recipes during our stay, and we’ve passed that on to you.

Mexican TCA

DIANA VEGA is a Third Culture Adult. Born in Mexico and passionate about design, they studied architecture and started a small business after college. Interested in entrepreneurship, Vega moved to Colorado, U.S.A. to earn an MBA at Colorado State University. Now repatriated to Mexico, they are a graphic designer and illustrator for Culturs Magazine.