1. The Positive & Negative Impact of Technology & Social Networking on Expat Family LifeMarch 5, 2010 Presenters: Michelle Sandlin, Director of Global Relocation Services John Daugherty, Realtors Leslie Sjurseth, Owner, Global Links

2. Michelle Sandlin provides unsurpassed leadership and direction to John Daugherty, Realtors Global Relocation Services Division, which provides real estate/relocation services to many international corporations and relocation management companies. Throughout her career, Michelle has successfully combined her extensive experience in real estate, relocation, marketing, business development and technology. Michelle holds her CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) designation, is a real estate Broker, writes a blog: www.HoustonRelocationBlog.com, is a contributing writer for Worldwide ERC's Mobility magazine, and member of the following organizations: Worldwide ERC, Relocation Directors Council, Houston Relocation Professionals (Board Member), Texas Relocation Network, FIGT, British American Business Council, Houston International HR Roundtable, and the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation (Board Member).

3. Leslie Sjurseth has worked in the relocation industry for the past 13 years and has over 27 years of hands-on international professional and personal experiences in many countries and cultures. While running her own relocation consulting company, Leslie has assisted International expatriates in Houston, Texas and Cairo, Egypt by providing destination services. She has dealt with a broad base of customers from every continent, with an emphasis on Africa and the Middle East. Leslie has the inherent gift for making people feel welcome and appreciated. She loves working in the international relocation industry, helping foreign nationals, integrate into their new location and culture.

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13. Social Media isn’t a fad… It’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate!

14. Are You Connected?

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