WorldDenver Book Club: Through Unknown Doors by Dr. Linda J. Stillman
Event Description
Unlock a world of global adventure, diplomatic insight, and cross-cultural discovery at our next Book Club meeting! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda J. Stillman in person to discuss her captivating memoir, Through Unknown Doors.
From her traditional roots in New England to living across Arabic, Nordic, European, and Asian societies, Dr. Stillman’s life has been defined by courageously stepping through unexpected thresholds. As a culture and communication educator, UN NGO founder, and wife of a German diplomat, her journey placed her on the frontlines of major history-in-the-making, including the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, the 1986 Reykjavik Summit, and the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Meet Dr. Stillman in person to discuss her extraordinary life of global citizenship, diplomatic adventure, and cross-cultural discovery.
Free and open to all!
Here are some options for ordering your copy of the book:
Event Flow:
6:00 p.m. | Networking, hors d’oeuvres, and check-in
6:30 p.m. | Book discussion begins
8:00 p.m. | Evening concludes
About the Author
Dr. Linda J. Stillman, Global Mentor & Chair of the Young Global Leadership Foundation
Dr. Linda J. Stillman is a global mentor of the millennial and gen z generations, while the founder/chair of the Young Global Leadership Foundation, Inc. registered in New York State since 2012 (YGLF.org) with UN NGO ECOSOC special consultative status since 2018. Recently, YGLF received accreditation at UNO Geneva to expand its presence in Europe and Africa. YGLF adheres to the United Nations mission and to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a global mentor, Dr. Linda has guided numerous aspiring young leaders from refugees to royals. She established Royal Global Mentoring in 2017 to guide young adults with their educational ~ professional ~ UN civic engagement ~ personal challenges. For decades, Dr. Linda contributed to intercultural/diplomatic relations during her days in Manhattan, Morocco, former Yugoslavia, Iceland, Germany, and China. She served as president of the American/ International Women’s Association, Rabat, president of the American Women’s Club, Belgrade, creator/chair of the International Women’s Association, Reykjavik, and vice president of the International Women’s Association, Bonn. In New York City, she
performed as president and UN representative of Soroptimist International New York, and as a council member of the American Association of University Women, the New England Society and the Soldiers/Sailors/Marine/Airmen/Coastguard Club.
Professionally, Dr. Linda is a culture, communication and leadership educator, professional development expert, and writer. As an academic, she taught at the University of Maryland, Bonn; the European Business Management Academy, Paris/Bonn; Pace University, (10 years) New York City, etc. She has also guest lectured at Cornell University, Baruch College, Fordham University, Bonn University, Moscow State University, FAAP Sao Paulo, and often presented at the UN.
Educationally, Dr. Linda earned a BS in Communication Arts from Cornell University; studied German at the Goethe Institute and acquired the advanced diploma; completed her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), with highest distinction, at Webster University in Iceland; attained her International Affairs Certification at New York University and Negotiation Certification through Pace University. She earned her International PhD in philosophy with honors from the University of Bonn, (Germany).
Today, Dr. Linda resides in Westerly, RI, advocates for the UN and YGLF, has established her Think Global/Act Local initiative, is a member of Rotary International Westerly, and passionately shares her Chez L&P (Love & Peace) with family, friends and colleagues to promote productive and positive inter-generational relations in the 21st Century.
Unlock a world of global adventure, diplomatic insight, and cross-cultural discovery at our next Book Club meeting! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda J. Stillman in person to discuss her captivating memoir, Through Unknown Doors.
From her traditional roots in New England to living across Arabic, Nordic, European, and Asian societies, Dr. Stillman’s life has been defined by courageously stepping through unexpected thresholds. As a culture and communication educator, UN NGO founder, and wife of a German diplomat, her journey placed her on the frontlines of major history-in-the-making, including the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, the 1986 Reykjavik Summit, and the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Meet Dr. Stillman in person to discuss her extraordinary life of global citizenship, diplomatic adventure, and cross-cultural discovery.
Free and open to all!
Here are some options for ordering your copy of the book:
Event Flow:
6:00 p.m. | Networking, hors d’oeuvres, and check-in
6:30 p.m. | Book discussion begins
8:00 p.m. | Evening concludes
About the Author
Dr. Linda J. Stillman, Global Mentor & Chair of the Young Global Leadership Foundation
Dr. Linda J. Stillman is a global mentor of the millennial and gen z generations, while the founder/chair of the Young Global Leadership Foundation, Inc. registered in New York State since 2012 (YGLF.org) with UN NGO ECOSOC special consultative status since 2018. Recently, YGLF received accreditation at UNO Geneva to expand its presence in Europe and Africa. YGLF adheres to the United Nations mission and to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a global mentor, Dr. Linda has guided numerous aspiring young leaders from refugees to royals. She established Royal Global Mentoring in 2017 to guide young adults with their educational ~ professional ~ UN civic engagement ~ personal challenges. For decades, Dr. Linda contributed to intercultural/diplomatic relations during her days in Manhattan, Morocco, former Yugoslavia, Iceland, Germany, and China. She served as president of the American/ International Women’s Association, Rabat, president of the American Women’s Club, Belgrade, creator/chair of the International Women’s Association, Reykjavik, and vice president of the International Women’s Association, Bonn. In New York City, she
performed as president and UN representative of Soroptimist International New York, and as a council member of the American Association of University Women, the New England Society and the Soldiers/Sailors/Marine/Airmen/Coastguard Club.
Professionally, Dr. Linda is a culture, communication and leadership educator, professional development expert, and writer. As an academic, she taught at the University of Maryland, Bonn; the European Business Management Academy, Paris/Bonn; Pace University, (10 years) New York City, etc. She has also guest lectured at Cornell University, Baruch College, Fordham University, Bonn University, Moscow State University, FAAP Sao Paulo, and often presented at the UN.
Educationally, Dr. Linda earned a BS in Communication Arts from Cornell University; studied German at the Goethe Institute and acquired the advanced diploma; completed her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), with highest distinction, at Webster University in Iceland; attained her International Affairs Certification at New York University and Negotiation Certification through Pace University. She earned her International PhD in philosophy with honors from the University of Bonn, (Germany).
Today, Dr. Linda resides in Westerly, RI, advocates for the UN and YGLF, has established her Think Global/Act Local initiative, is a member of Rotary International Westerly, and passionately shares her Chez L&P (Love & Peace) with family, friends and colleagues to promote productive and positive inter-generational relations in the 21st Century.