Colleen is a school counselor with 25 years of experience in a wide variety of international schools in seven different countries. With years of experience in counseling and coaching, Colleen has honed her expertise in helping parents develop effective strategies and skills to foster their students’ success in international schools. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, Colleen recognizes the diverse needs and backgrounds of both parents and students, tailoring her guidance to each family’s specific circumstances.

With a personal understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living overseas, Colleen empowers parents to navigate the complexities of raising “global nomads” and effectively support their children’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

With an unwavering belief that all students deserve access to quality services and a clear understanding of the unique challenges faced by international schools. Ryan and Colleen established Ghera with the vision of providing comprehensive psycho-educational, college counseling, parent coaching, and student safeguarding services tailored specifically to the needs of such schools.