Teresa Erickson I am President and founder of Intermedia Communications Training, Inc. I began my career as a journalist broadcasting worldwide from the US, at the Voice of America. This gave me the greatest education in international affairs. In 1999, I started my own communications training company focusing on international economics and international development. My clients are dedicated organizations and individuals who want to change the world. I work with The World Bank, the UN, the IMF, and ngo's like the WWF. I am lucky that I only work with people whose goal is transformation -- in themselves, and in the world. As an immigrant from Portugal, I would like to contribute my advice and knowledge to the Diaspora Council.