Daryl Smith brings a range of international experience from living and working in Australia, Japan, and most recently in Belize where he volunteered as a visiting researcher. He served as the Intercultural Initiatives Coordinator at Langara College working closely with the Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre and the International Education Department. In his current role, he fosters intercultural understanding with faculty and staff through various initiatives. Prior to this, he taught in the Biology Department and served as an Advisor in the Educational Technology Department. His international experience and roles as instructor and advisor help inform his understanding of the importance of culture in the classroom. Daryl holds a B.Sc. with Honours from Dalhousie University and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia.