Ellie is the Orientation Coordinator for the Mediterranean region. This includes assisting new members in: language school, housing, cultural learning, and other parts of the “moving overseas” process. She serves as a mentor and provides care for new members during their first two years of assignment. She also partners with Sentwell.org, an organization dedicated to caring for workers throughout this region. Through Sentwell, she provides Spiritual Direction, leads retreats, and offers logistical support for short-term intensive care.  

Dr. James Covey, PhD, serves as a Counselor for members and their families in the EurAsia region. He provides therapeutic counseling care to individuals, couples, and families. James is also the Wellbeing Services Team Leader, supervising a team of 18 to provide services, develop strategy, and care for the 1200+ staff in EurAsia.  He continues to be involved in the Healing the Wounds of Trauma trainings for adults and children, and will continue working with the teenage curriculum that he helped author. Currently, he serves on the Wycliffe Board of Directors. He also partners with Sentwell in Spain, providing counseling to individuals in any organization who reside in high-risk areas with limited access to resources. He hosts a podcast and writes on issues related to health and wellbeing for cross-cultural workers. Find out more at www.jamesecovey.org