Gatluak Ter ThachGatluak Ter Thach, PhD is the founder, president/CEO of Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE). He is an adjunct professor at Tennessee States University's Public Service Leadership Department, as well as a visiting professor in a numbr of universities. Dr. Thach is a refugee and an immigrant rights activist, who serves on board of directors for several organizations in USA and globally. The author received numerous awards in leadership, management and in community services, including White House Champion of Change Award from President Obama, CEO of the Year Award, Distinguished Service Award, Human Right Rising Advocate Award, Community Empowering Award, New Immigrant Leadership Award, among others. He is also the author of My New American Dream. His upcoming books comprise of, The Sustainable Integration for the New Hope and Why My People Continuing to Suffer in South Sudan. He is a management and leadership consultant; an expert in community and organizational development, program and budget plan and management, strategic planning, collaboration, partnership building, resource development, strategic advocacy, and executive coaching. The author earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, Master's degree in Public Service, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Strategic Planning and Management. Read More Read Less