Peckrill

一期一会。Ichi-go ichi-e, “One time, one meeting,” is a Japanese proverb integral to my personal and professional approach to life. As an international education professional with a long-standing passion in citizen diplomacy and cross-cultural communication, I believe that education is more than the acquisition of knowledge; the trusting relationships built between students and administrators alike is tantamount to the classroom experience. From first-hand experience, these relationships can change a life.

Having worked in Japan and United States with international students, I have come to understand the power of一期一会. This synergistic phenomena can bring about peace and harmony among bitter rivals and overturn longstanding stereotypes. By promoting mutual understanding through education and citizen diplomacy, I hope to do my part in creating a more peaceful and prosperous world.