The English-Speaking Union
Mimi Barker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nonprofit and educational organizations. Currently, Mimi serves as a member of the Executive Committee for the Japan Country Team at Sister Cities International, focusing on enhancing collaboration among the 300+ Japan-US sister city relationships. Mimi has held the position of President at the High Falls Gardens Foundation since 2015, promoting education and awareness of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Mimi has been an ESL teacher with the English-Speaking Union of the United States since 2014, providing instruction and tutoring high-level executives. Previously, Mimi worked as Director of Ratings Communications at McGraw Hill Financial and was a board member at Sister Cities International from 2004 to 2010, where responsibilities included attending multiple international conferences. Mimi holds a TESOL certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a BA in American Studies from Skidmore College.
The English-Speaking Union
English in Action—The English-Speaking Union—is a non-profit educational charity that employs the English language to foster global understanding and good will through educational opportunities and cultural exchange programs. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York City, the ESU is a national organization with more than 50 branches nationwide and affiliated with a network of more than 60 ESUs around the world. English in Action educational programs focus on teacher enrichment and support, immigrant support, scholarships and youth speaking programs. Each year, our programs serve more than 60,000 teachers, students, volunteers and immigrants around the US. English in Action is supported by the ESU's unrestricted endowment, corporate and foundation grants and through the generosity of individual donors and members. Members benefit from the personal relationships, cultural and social programs and international exposure gained by participating in our activities and events.