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16 International House Times 2000s Amy Merrill (IH 2004) created the impact travel community JOURNEY. Amy writes, "Fueled by experiences of cross-cultural learning, like at I-House, plus nearly a decade of tackling social change from the inside of nonprofit organizations, my co-founders and I set out to unite and collectively solve our world's social and environmental challenges. A JOURNEY is a 6-day trip—part-service, part-mindfulness and adventure. Groups of 30 to 50 people spend two days doing impact work (projects include building homes, revitalizing schools, and refugee aid) and three days of integration (mindfulness, shared meals, yoga, and surfing). For videos and photos from a recent Journey, visit wejourney.co." Robert Sepeda (IH 2006-07) was back in the Bay Area in November for the Education Pioneers Conference in San Francisco. He was one of ten honorees for an EPic Alumni Award for transforming education. His work with Families Empowered in Texas helps support immigrant, refugee, and low- income families. Learn more about his work at: educationpioneers.org/what-we- do/meet-our-pioneers/robert-sepeda Bartosz J. Tkaczyk (IH 2006-07) Dr. Bart Tkaczyk, MBA, won the Global Human Resources Development Research Excellence Award, presented by the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO). Dr. Tkaczyk was honored at the opening ceremony of the 45th IFTDO World Conference held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of His Royal Highness, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. IFTDO represents the human resources profession through its affiliation with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN). Elisabetta Tollardo (IH 2007-08) writes, "I am happy to announce that, following the completion of my doctorate in history at the University of Oxford, I have published my first book, titled Fascist Italy and the League of Nations, 1922-1935 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). By uncovering the traces of the Italians working in the organization, the volume investigates Fascist Italy's membership of the League, and explores the dynamics between nationalism and internationalism in Geneva in the interwar years." 2010s Catalina Moncada Cano (IH 2015-16) writes, "I'm doing well back home in Colombia, and I enjoy my work a lot! I'm currently working as senior associate for a multinational law firm called Dentons, Cardenas & Cardenas. I work on infrastructure, telecommunications, and public procurement issues. I hope everything is going well at I-House Berkeley. I still miss that place so much!" Staff Transitions as of December 2016 Welcome new I-House Staff: Ivan Barrios, Cook Rovelyn Diaz, Sr. Food Service Worker Andrew Edlen, Business Tech Support Analyst, Information Systems Bobby Henderson, Custodian Hirona Hona, Public Events Specialist Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Miranda Loos, Marketing Specialist, Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Giovanni Morisco, Events Specialist, Dining Services - Catering Janette Starke, Events Supervisor Dining Services - Catering Jacqueline Trovato, Custodian Ricardo Willis, Chef Farewell Staff: John Avots Smith, Associate Director Development Nicole Callis, Events Supervisor Dining Services - Catering Liliana Cardile, Events Specialist Events and Rentals Jess Delegencia, Intercultural Training Specialist, Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Arnulfo Gomez, Cook Kelly Kurtenbach, Catering and Dining Team Lead Alumni News & Notes