Mark Vance

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My parents were American cross-cultural workers, so I was born and raised in northern Brazil and moved to the US for college. After seminary my wife and I worked in Brazil for 15 years with ministry admin, evening Bible institute and ministry with descendants of Japanese immigrants. We currently serve on a team reaching international students on the campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC.

Sarah Swysgood

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Sarah Swysgood is a military kid who grew up in the U. K. and Germany. She can be found experimenting with food and herbs in her kitchen or curled up reading with a spot of tea! She enjoys writing, listening to people's stories and encouraging other to love Christ more.

Dave Long

Speaker

I was adopted from Korea as an infant in 1969 and went with my family who became medical ministry workers in Vietnam in 1970. We left Vietnam in 1975, then after two years in the US, moved to Taiwan in 1977 as medical ministry workers. I spent almost 10 years from 8-18 in Taiwan and went to boarding school at 12 where I eventually graduated from Morrison Academy in 1986. I returned to the US for college and attended Houghton College graduating in 1990.

Chris O'Shaugnessy

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Chris is a passionate and versatile speaker, author, and comedian focusing on issues relevant to Third Culture Kids and the globally mobile. With experience in youth ministry, working with international schools, and galavanting around the world – Chris is excited to share stories of hope and God's purpose.

Jessi Bullis

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Jessi is an Adult TCK who grew up in Singapore, England, Turkey, and Germany. She has a heart and passion for TCKs and the unique struggles they face, especially during repatriation. She received her undergraduate in psychology and a seminary degree in counseling for the purpose of caring for TCKs well.

Megan Norton

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Megan is an author, global speaker, and certified intercultural trainer and Third Culture Kid (TCK) consultant who has lived in 10 countries and 5 US States. She delivers intercultural trainings for expats, 'repats', international students, and Adult Third Culture Kids.

Sam Lee

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TCK from South Korea. Grew up in 5 different countries. Currently working as a Software Engineer for an AI company in Seoul.

Greg Barkman

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I was born on American soil in San Diego, CA. I spent 14 years in Peru and graduated from Yarinacocha High School. My wife, our twin sons, and I served in Papua New Guinea for 16 years as educators in Ukarumpa International School. I now serve the Lord in public education at a high school in Lancaster County, SC.