Laurette Bennhold-Samaan has been in the international mobility field since 1985 working with private and public sector, educational institutions and non-profit organizations. She recently joined Accenture as their Sr. Manager of Global Mobility setting global mobility strategy and policy for over 14,000 expats on short and long term assignments. Prior to Accenture, she co-created the Global Mobility department at The World Bank supporting staff and families departing to over 100 countries. In addition, as the first Cross-Cultural Specialist with the Peace Corps, she co-authored their first cross-cultural workbook, Culture Matters, Culture Matters Trainer’s Guide, Host Families Matter, and The ABC’s of Working with Americans.