7th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting

The Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) is excited to announce the 7th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting on June 14, 2022. CULTR is thrilled to feature Chef Ivan Orkin, Owner of the restaurant Ivan Ramen in New York City, as this year’s keynote speaker. CULTR is also delighted to have Jessica Cork, Vice President of Community Engagement and Corporate Communications at YKK Corporation of America and Chair of the Japan-America Society of Georgia as the guest moderator.

Ivan Orkin was featured in the hit NETFLIX series Chef’s Table in 2017, instantly vaulting him into the company of some of the world’s great chefs and restauranteurs. Join us to hear Ivan’s unique story of the importance of language learning and cultural competence as essential skills for an emerging global workforce.

In her current role at YKK Corporation of America, Jessica Cork is responsible for all aspects of corporate communications. She is fluent in Japanese and has over two decades of experience working in Japanese organizations.

This event is a space of convergence for diverse industry leaders from business, non-profit, government, and education. Register today to increase your organization’s visibility and commitment to promoting “Languages for all!”