Courtney Adams
Founder & Director "GGU is a powerful and supportive international community of girls and women who are passionate about driving positive change in today's world. At the Academy, we take our confidence and skills to the next level while having fun and creating lifelong friendships. I look forward to learning from your passions and discovering the special qualities you'll bring to this year's Academy." EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Co-Founder of award-winning international peace building camp: The Youthbridge Initiative + 15+ years process and project management for international European companies + Has taught all levels of ESL, negotiation, and presentation skills in four countries + Speaks English (native), fluent German, advanced French, some Czech and beginning Hindi |
Chi Ugbor
Founder & Director "GGU provides an incredible opportunity to make great and lasting friends from around the world while having heaps of fun. I really believe in the power of the Academy to bring out the best in us, and I get excited thinking about all the potential each girl has to yet discover within themselves. The GGU team and Power Mentors look forward to getting to know you! " EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Co-Founder of Linden Global Learning Support Services + 10 years experience in personal development and coaching in Europe, Africa and the US + Speaks English (native), German, some French & Igbo |
Tina Limbird
Founder & Director "The amount you can learn, experience, and bond at the Summer Academy feels like 10 times more than what you’d get from a whole school year. Many girls look back on this week as a defining moment in discovering themselves and their role in the world." EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Educational Psychologist with 8 years experience as a School Counselor in an International School + Co-Founder & Director of award-winning international peace camp: The Youthbridge Initiative & Co-Founder of Linden Global Learning Support Services + Speaks English (native) and fluent German 
Julia Mair am Tinkhof
Project Coordinator "Meeting girls from all over the world is a unique way to connect with other cultures and to inspire and motivate each other in many different areas of life. I believe this is a great way to learn, build confidence and to grow friendships for life." EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Technology, Education & Social Entrepreneurship enthusiast + Studied economics and business with more than 4 years of experience in Operations & IT consulting + Driving change in teams and processes through technology and IT with the dream of bringing those skills into the social field + Passionate about bouldering, music and board games + Speaks German Italian, English and Dutch |
Kim Kermath
Senior Academy Facilitator " By exploring, discovering and stepping out of our comfort zones, we can encounter experiences where our insight and confidence can grow. Meeting people from around the world is a great way to learn and share all our talents.” EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Outdoor Enthusiast with a strong passion and involvement in Guiding and Scouting +Design Teacher at an International School with a background in the Arts (BA(Hons) Illustration) + Speaks English and Finnish 
Ayse Avdic
Academy Facilitator " I am excited to meet girls from all over the world and help them tell their stories through visual arts. I love to show the inner strength of our girls and capture their creative side.” EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS + Artist who travels the world looking through her camera lens +Studying the Science of Art at Technical University in Berlin specializing in Photography and Fine Arts +Experience as a Creative Director for corporations that organize events and workshops and as a teacher in museums + Speaks Turkish, German, and English |
