Dr. Fayemi is the Director of Intercultural Education and Inclusion, and she provides vision and oversight of global education and cultural programs. She earned a Ph.D. from Florida State University and has over 25 years of experience in university teaching and leadership roles in educational administration and student and workforce development sectors. A certified cultural intelligence professional and trainer, Dr. Fayemi's national and international professional career includes federal government training in conducting cultural audits and leadership positions with Florida State University, State University System of Florida, the Florida Department of Education, the City of Tallahassee and the University of Lagos in Nigeria. Additionally, she is an international education consultant and has made numerous presentations at national and international professional conferences.
Mariela Delgado helps develop and coordinate educational programs and facilitates conversational Spanish language classes for the International Cultural Center. She is a native Spanish speaker who holds a bachelor's and graduate degree in Translation (English and French) and Legal Translation. She is passionate about working with people, assisting with programs that foster acculturation and sociocultural integration, and creating international cultural and educational activities for students, faculty, K-12 and community-based organizations.
Zadie Lakin received her bachelor's degree from Auburn University in Elementary Education, and she is currently working on a master's degree in English for Speakers of Other Languages. During her first degree, she taught and gained experience with diverse schools and communities in the Lee County area. Zadie is passionate about education for all people, intercultural experiences, and assisting in programs, such as workshops and seminars on intercultural competence and language acquisition. Her future aspirations include teaching elementary students both domestically and abroad. She hopes to gain experience educating children from various cultural backgrounds in both content knowledge and language acquisition. Furthermore, she aspires to foster cultural competence and positive intercultural relationships in her future classroom.
Blessing is a master's in business (MBA) major at the Harbert College of Business, with six years of dynamic experience in healthcare and project management in government and private sectors. She is passionate about fostering cultural intelligence and creating an inclusive environment for international students and promoting access to quality patient care. She actively supports Auburn's community initiatives that promote a sense of belonging, enhanced educational experience, and quality of life for all.
