“It seems that everybody nowadays talks about diversity and the recent diversity incidents in companies like Google and Uber have stirred up intense dialogues, however what I think is more important than diversity is inclusion. Inclusion I believe is key. Because diversity is not even an option in places like the Bay Area, let’s face it, it’s a given. Whether we like or not we are diverse here. But the most important thing is what do we with this diversity?"

"How do you optimize the interaction between diverse people, because this is how I define inclusion. As the ability of a group of diverse people to interact optimally with each other, while they maintain their individual identity. It may sound like a paradox and yes, it is an ambivalence that is hard to hold, how can I be myself while I adapt to others, but this is the reality to any expat or immigrant or person who is connected globally. And this is the beauty of the Wellness in Action Program. Because it focuses precisely on that. How can a community and each individual of a community can reconcile their culture with that of their adoptive culture."