LeaAnn Hoppe, MA

International Liasion

About

LeaAnn and her husband Bill began their adventure in cross-cultural living in 1988 when they moved to Manila, Philippines with 3 small children. Since then they have spent over 20 years encouraging and supporting cross-cultural workers. LeaAnn enjoys creating a home that centers around fun and meaningful conversation with all sorts of people, especially her 5 adult children and extended family. She is a Master Facilitator with Trauma Healing Institute and the founder of Thai Trauma Healing Institute Cornerstone Thai Ministry. As International Liaison for Cornerstone, LeaAnn networks with students and Mental Health practitioners to facilitate excellence in global mental health and complex trauma care.

Education

  • BS in Child Development, 1976, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
  • MA in Religion, 1989, Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Licensure

  • Elementary Education Certification, State of North Carolina,1976

Specialized Training

  • Cultural and Religious Studies, US Center for World Missions, Pasadena, CA USA 1982-83
  • Pre-field training, Summer Institute of Linguistics, Idylwild, CA USA 1988
  • Member Care Training, Frontiers, Mesa, Arizona, USA 1995
  • Master Facilitator Training, Trauma Healing Institute, Chiang MaI, Thailand, 2009-2013
  • Arrow Executive Leadership TrainingAbbotsford, BC, Canada  2014-15

Experience

  • Christian Education and Youth Pastor, Durham NC USA 1979-1981
  • Support staff for Summer Institute of Linguistics, Philippines, 1988-1991
  • Community Leadership Volunteer, Chiang Mai International School, Thailand, 2003-2013
  • Volunteer Leadership Team and Youth Staff, Chiang Mai Community Church, 2003-2013
  • Cornerstone Counseling Foundation, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2003 to present