216. GC Talks with Felipe Iwahashi: Harnessing the Complexity of Multilingual and Multicultural Identities

Felipe Iwahashi is a multilingual professional with a strong background in linguistics, cultural exchange, and educational research. He has extensive experience teaching English and Japanese. Currently, he works at the International School of Sciences and Arts in Costa Mesa as a language instructor and Project Based Learning teacher. Felipe is passionate in fostering cross-cultural communication, supporting future leaders, and enhancing language learning through innovative and interactive methods. Our conversation centered on his cross-cultural journey from Brazil to Japan to the United States. The themes of evolving identity and uncovering one’s voice are present throughout this episode. Check out what Felipe has to say about being a global citizen!