Learn More About The CQ Experts
Asia
CHIKA MIYAMORI
Thought leader and hands-on consultant in CQ.
Chika specializes in global leadership development and executive coaching, with expertise in diversity and inclusion, organizational culture transformation, and post-merger culture integration.
ZACH DORROH
School Administration
Zach’s expertise is in CQ for International Schools Program (PK-12), building on his PhD in Intercultural Studies and over 10 years of experience in education.
GREG DEARSLY
Health & Safety Professional
Greg focuses on leadership, governance, health and safety, and cultural intelligence, with expertise demonstrated through his guidebook for health and safety professionals worldwide. The book highlights the value of CQ using 10 cultural clusters, plus additional chapters on Pacific Island and Māori (Indigenous New Zealand) perspectives.
TRISHA CARTER
Organisational Psychologist
Trisha specializes in CQ coaching and training in corporate settings, with expertise in leadership across cultures for expats and global teams, as well as wellbeing, mental health, and flourishing. An organizational psychologist, she also hosts The Shift podcast, where she unpacks CQ strategy and cultural metacognition.
North America
TIM BARRETT
Educator
Tim focuses on education and training, with experience leading service and experiential learning trips. He recently helped launch CQuest, an online course offering a microcredential in Cultural Intelligence (CQ).
DANIELLE ANTOINETTE HENRY, PsyD
Organizational and Leadership Psychologist
Dr. Henry specializes in organizational and leadership development, with expertise in strategic planning, change management, and empathetic leadership. She created a CQ learning module for the marketing and advertising industry and brings additional experience in project management and operations.
RAHN FRANKLIN, JR.
Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at Bethel University
Rahn provides strategy and development to strengthen the climate, composition, and character of Bethel University in support of its mission. He serves as a Diversity Commission member for the Coalition of Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) and as a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Fellow, roles that help cultivate learning communities in higher education where all can flourish.
SHARON LIM
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) & Global Competence Specialist
Sharon focuses on developing global competence through the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework for career-connected learning in K–12 schools, drawing on her experience as an educator and trainer in educational institutions. She also brings corporate leadership experience in business development and communications, along with non-profit and government work in partnership development and community engagement.
MIKE NEWTON
CQ Consultant and Trainer
As Young Life’s Director of Organizational Health and Belonging, Mike brings expertise in bridging generations through Cultural Intelligence, including leading The Relate Project, a global survey of more than 7,000 Gen Z students. His work supports healthier supervision, hiring, and onboarding practices, and he holds certifications in CQ, psychological safety, coaching, and accountability.
MARY DEYOUNG
Coach / Consultant
Mary brings expertise in change management, leadership development, and team dynamics, with a focus on cultural health and conflict resolution. She developed a Cultural Health Assessment, created a Management 101 e-course, and co-designed Systemic People Leadership, a program that integrates business performance with cultural integration
KRISTAL WALKER
VP of Employee Wellbeing
Kristal is a thought leader and keynote speaker in learning and development, with a career dedicated to advancing employee wellbeing and professional growth. She founded Proverbs University and the Center for Training Excellence, and recently co-founded the West Coast Learning Collective.
ALLISON COVENTRY
Assistant Superintendent PNWC
Allison focuses on organizational strategy and cultural intelligence, with expertise in leadership development, coaching, and consulting. She is also experienced in speaking and teaching.
Europe
LUCY BUTTERS
CQ Master Facilitator
Lucy focuses on enhancing inclusion and international effectiveness through bespoke training and coaching solutions. She is also the author of Cultural Intelligence in Practice: Expert Insights for Trainers in a Multicultural, Globalised World.
MARSHA RAMROOP
Organisational Inclusion Strategist
Marsha applies a CQ and doughnut economics framework to support built environment policymakers. She is the author of Building Inclusion: A Practical Guide to Inclusion in Architecture and the Built Environment, which uses CQ as a behavioral framework for cultural and policy change. She also leads Building Culture Works, a large-scale learning journey transforming the UK built environment industry through digital learning, live coaching, and peer-driven accountability.
Africa
QUINTON PRETORIUS
CQ Practitioner and Learning Designer
Quinton is an inclusive leadership facilitator and cultural intelligence educator who designs immersive learning journeys to help teams build belonging across cultures. He often incorporates LEGO® Serious Play® into his coaching and facilitation to strengthen team engagement.
