Ethan Knight started working with Gap Years in 1996 when he took his own Gap Year to India, Nepal and Tibet.  After his Gap Year he returned to Willamette University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in English and Philosophy.  He began his professional career at LEAPNOW, a Gap Year organization in California, and after 7 years launched his own organization, Carpe Diem Education which is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.  In 2012, Ethan launched the non-profit American Gap Association to establish best practices in Gap Year education, as well as focus on socio-economic parity in the field.  Ethan has led countless leadership training seminars, been a presenter at TEDx, been a guest speaker internationally, and believes firmly that education is the closest thing we have to a panacea for the world’s ills.

Richard Zereik a plus de 24 ans d’expérience internationale. Il a occupé des postes de haute direction dans les organisations actives dans l'aide humanitaire, le développement international, communautaire et dans l'aide à la jeunesse et en éducation supérieure, dont treize ans au sein de Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), trois ans à l’Université Concordia et huit ans à l’Université McGill.

Richard est présentement membre du Comité d'expert(e) en gestion des risques et de la sécurité de L’Observatoire canadien sur les crises et l’action humanitaires (OCCAH), et un agent de liaison pour l'Unité de santé psychosociale de MSF et est un coach, conseiller et mentor pour les gens qui veulent entreprendre une expérience internationale. Il siège sur le Conseil de direction de l’International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS) et agit à titre de leur coordinateur régional pour le Canada. Il est membre des comités consultatifs du Salon 1861 et La Présence QI (Quartier de l’innovation) et est membre du conseil d'administration du Impact Hub Montréal. Richard a travaillé dans plusieurs pays autour du monde, notamment la Guyane, l'Arménie, la Sierra Leone, la Côte-d'Ivoire, le Soudan (Darfour), la République démocratique du Congo, l'Ouganda, l'ouest du Kenya, la Suisse et les Pays-Bas.    

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Minerva is the Assistant Director of Internships and Corporate Services for the IMBA Program at Schulich School of Business, York University. She has extensive leadership experience, both locally and internationally, in managing organizations as well as selecting leaders/managers for different companies.  Minerva conducted executive search assignments for more than 17 years; she completed more than 450 senior-level assignments across the Industrial, Technology, Private Equity, and FMCG sectors in 17 countries from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

If you dream of having a career that enables you to travel, this info-packed session is not to be missed.

Come meet people who have been there and done it. Learn first-hand what kind of jobs are out there and how to get them. Whether you’re still in school, recently graduated or out in the workforce, our panel of professionals who have worked internationally in a range of fields—from humanitarian work to government, business and international development—will share their insights on how to set yourself up for an international career.

This session is brought to you by Verge Magazine in conjunction with their newest project Careers for Globetrotters, featuring interviews and insights from more than 100 people who have international careers.

Space is limited. Please arrive early.

Richard Zereik has over 24 years of international experience. He has held senior management positions in organizations concerned with humanitarian emergencies, international, youth and community development and Higher education, including 13 years with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), three years at Concordia University and eight years at McGill University.

Richard is currently a member in the Committee of Experts in Risk Management and Security of the Observatoire canadien sur les crises et l’action humanitaires (OCCAH), a psychosocial support care unit focal point for MSF, and an international experiences Coach, Advisor & Mentor. He sits on the International Association of Student Affairs and Services’ (IASAS) Board of Management and is their Regional Coordinator for Canada. He is a member of the Advisory Committees of the Salon1861 and of La Présence QI (Quartier de l’innovation) and is a board member of the Impact Hub Montreal. He has worked in many countries around the world, including Guyana, Armenia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Sudan (Darfur), Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Western Kenya, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

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