Jacqueline is an accomplished entrepreneur, mental health professional, leadership coach, artist, author, and philanthropist. As our Founder and President she dedicates her time connecting and helping people from diverse cultures to foster global collaboration and raise awareness about environmental issues and social causes. She is also the CEO of Global Awareness Consulting, an intercultural training business that helps organizations and individuals navigate cultural differences to improve leadership, communication and foster mutual understanding.

Jacqueline’s mission is to help people lead happier, healthier lives by promoting the idea that we are all interconnected and must care for ourselves, each other, and the planet. She uses art as a powerful tool to raise awareness on critical humanitarian issues, such as violence prevention, human trafficking, environmental protection, and mental health. Through her art, she engages people emotionally and raises funds to support global causes.

Her academic background includes a degree in clinical psychology (USU) and a post-graduate qualification in psycho-pedagogy (PUC-RJ, Brazil). She also holds a Master's degree in community counseling, a post-master's in couple and family therapy (WIU), and a certificate in Neuroscience for Leadership from MIT, and others in the areas of human development and environmental issues.

Originally from Brazil, Jacqueline has lived in the U.S. since 2002 and has traveled to over 30 countries, sharing her expertise in mental health, multiculturalism, and leadership. A proud mother and grandmother, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and engaging in personal interests such as yoga, painting, dancing, reading, traveling, swimming, hiking, and cooking.

Sravanthi Vedula is a seasoned Technology Product Manager and the Vice-President and Treasurer of Global Awareness Citizens, where she applies her expertise in technology, business solutions, and leadership to support the organization’s mission of cultural exchange and environmental advocacy. Sravanthi works as a Technology Product Manager at John Deere, where she leverages her experience to deliver customer-centric solutions and oversee large-scale product developments in an agile environment.

Sravanthi is also the founder of Vihaara Outdoors Club, an initiative that connects people to nature by guiding them to spiritually enriching natural locations. This community fosters personal growth and environmental awareness through transformative outdoor experiences.

With a leadership style that emphasizes continuous process improvement and team collaboration, Sravanthi is committed to mentoring high-performing teams. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys outdoor activities, mindfulness practices, dance, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling to discover new cultures and landscapes.