Don Rutherford
President

Don Rutherford's first trip to Africa in 1976 began a lifelong journey to better know people of other cultures. Through 8 years of living internationally on four continents, Don has become committed to assisting others with their cross-cultural understanding and effectiveness. Don draws on his own international experience, an Honours degree in Sociology (Race & Ethnic Relations) and extensive business experience.

Since co-founding the company Culture Connect in 1997, Don has assisted hundreds of clients from large, medium and small enterprises to work more successfully with people of other cultures. Projects have taken him across Canada and around the world.

Ellen James
Director of Training

Ellen James loves the challenge, excitement and satisfaction of building personal relationships across cultures. Attending a cultural school in Denmark in 1976 started Ellen on the path of building bridges among people of different cultures. Her 8 years abroad include destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australasia and Latin America.

Ellen, co-founder of Culture Connect, has applied her Bachelor of Education degree (with distinction) to teach students in public schools in Canada as well as private and International Schools in Japan, Malta and Mexico. Building on a solid educational foundation, Ellen develops programs both for inpatriates and expatriates that engage the learner and provide lasting value. She also provides education consulting services for families.