With over two decades in international education, Ethan has dedicated his career to helping university and high school students bridge cultures. Raised in Japan and with 15 years of work in the Arab world, his global fluency is both personal and professional. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas and an MA in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, and he has led transformative study-abroad programs in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan. Today, he combines this cultural expertise with a growing interest in Permaculture and Regenerative Development, where he explores the intersection of culture, ecology, and sustainable design.