Our Speaking Team

Are you looking for someone to speak at your event? 
We have team of phenomenal team of highly experienced speakers who are available - in-person or virtual -
for keynoting, conferences, workshops, trainings, and more! 

Elizabeth Vahey Smith

COO
As a TCK mom with a background in counseling, Elizabeth guides her audience through anecdotes & principles, toward practical destinations, until they arrive feeling equipped & empowered.

Tanya Crossman

Director of research & International schools
An Adult TCK, author, and expert on transition, Tanya provides new research insights as well as experience with international schools, community groups, and families worldwide (19 countries and counting!).

Christy Carmean

Operations manager
Christy is a mom of 3 TCKs.  She has an education background and experience with international schools, and works to encourage and equip parents and caregivers.

Jessi Bullis

Director of Marketing &
Adult TCK Services
Jessi is an Adult TCK with a passion for helping TCKs navigate the ways their globally mobile childhood impacted them while finding healing and strength.

Anna Danforth

Speaker
Anna is an Adult TCK and TCK mom with a passion for speaking and writing about expat family health and TCK advocacy,  and equipping international organizations and expat families for effective global assignments.

Chesed Dent

speaker
As an Adult TCK, she has worked with TCKs for 20+ years specializing in emerging adulthood and the transition process that TCKs go through as they return to their passport country for university.
"Thank you again for coming.  You have so many resources. Your group is doing great things and I'm glad you introduced me to your work."

TCK Parent

"I would attend every and all workshops by these presenters based on their experience, instruction and flow of content, knowledge, and practical applications shared."

Patrick, TCK Parent & Caregiver

"Our teachers really enjoyed your session. Some of them were still discussing it during lunch time! It gave them an opportunity to reflections on their students and themselves!"

International School Educator

 
"Jessi did a fantastic job with the TCKs. With her authenticity, she brought out the vulnerability of everyone in the room. Her demeanor and candidness enabled everyone to feel safe. I would highly recommend her to lead a time with your TCKs."

Jamie Kim
Reah International

"Honestly, the Grief Tower session was the highlight of this conference. I understood why I have felt this way for the past several months.
I came back to the country feeling such a release.
I’m so grateful for you guys!"

TCK Parent

 "Jessi went above and beyond...interacting in all of the activities over the time she was there. The TCKs appreciated knowing that Jessi wasn't just their speaker - she was one of them."

Debby Whitmer
TCK Caregiver