Born in Incheon, South Korea, Marina Minhwa Lee moved to the United States at a young age, gaining an early perspective on the role of students in serving as cross-cultural “brokers” for families. A former biological researcher, Marina earned her Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where her studies focused on immigration, education, and identities.

Marina went on to found Cogita Education Initiatives, a leading provider of educational advising services that empowers students to connect together for the common good. Cogita is committed to enlightening and educating global leaders by cultivating their potential to be changemakers for their generation. Through Cogita, Marina has worked with hundreds of immigrants and international families on transitions to the U.S. educational culture. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association of College Admission Counseling, and The Association of Boarding Schools. She consults regularly with leading independent schools on international student support, cultural competency training, and global education curriculum. She can be reached at [email protected].

Seth Leighton grew up in a small town on the coast of Maine, regularly exploring the outdoors with his friends and family. After attending the local public school in rural Maine, his desire for adventure and exploration has led him around the world, and he has lived, worked, and traveled across North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.

Seth co-founded Envoys, a unique organization that partners with innovative teachers and schools to push the boundaries of possibility for global education. Using a blended model of online courses and focused international travel programming, Envoys builds the skill sets associated with global competency. Seth graduated cum laude from Harvard College and has earned advanced degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Seth can be reached at [email protected].