Born in Russia, Tatyana came to the U.S. as a journalist and refugee. After receiving her professional clinical counselor license, she established Connecting Differences, inc. Her company offers consulting, training, and coaching in the areas of intercultural communication, and diversity equity and inclusion. With organizations, teams, and individuals, she helps to develop effectiveness and resilience. Her current focus is bringing together mental health, DEI and intercultural work in service of collective healing.