Ph.D. in Development. President/CEO of Medical Ambassadors International and Lausanne Movement Catalyst for Integral Mission, with expertise in poverty reduction.

Jessica Udall, PhD, is a professor of Intercultural Studies at Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and an adjunct professor of Intercultural Studies for Columbia International University's online MA program.

Scott Holbrook served with Avant Ministries as President and CEO from 2013 through 2022 and remains actively involved in the organization.

Grace Ying May is the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs,  Director of the Women’s Institute at William Carey International University, and an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies.

Ph.D. in Educational Studies, Trinity. Director of the Women’s Institute, global missions leader, award-winning author, and board chair for Operation Mobilization.

Adjunct Faculty

An expert in language acquisition and cross-cultural communications, Dr. Rie Manabe-Kim has lived on three continents and learned four languages. She coaches MATUL students through the complexities of living and learning in their host countries to develop a profound depth of cultural understanding and language competence.

Expert in Inclusive Microfinance and Livelihoods Development with 12+ years of experience in East Africa. Focuses on sustainable livelihoods and community transformation.

Thu Ha Chow is a portfolio manager and senior credit strategist for the emerging markets debt team at Loomis Sayles Investments Asia.

Peter McLallen is the Provost of William Carey International University (WCIU).

Esther Liu serves as the Vice-Dean of Academic Affairs for Yu Cai Seminary in Beijing, China.

Zablon Bundi Mutongu is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration at St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya.

Philomena Njeri Mwaura, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department and a former Director of the Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Erika Siu is the Deputy Director of the Think Tanks project at the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

M.A. in Intercultural Studies and Family Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary. Director of World Relief's Program Resource Team, focusing on global program support.

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, Biola University. Director of African International University’s Institute for the Study of African Realities.

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Claremont Graduate University. Founder of Building Global Bridges and Urban Leadership Foundation board member.

M.Sc. in Water and Environmental Management, Loughborough University. Senior Director of Transformational Development at World Concern with 13+ years of global experience.

PhD in Historical Studies, University of Wales, 2012. Ralph D. Winter Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies