Libbie Winkelman is a recent graduate from Samford University starting her career in the non-profit sector as an apprentice with Resource Exchange International. Libbie will be joining REI in Central Asia this year as an International Graduate Student at Kazakh-American Free University. In this role, Libbie will be earning her Master's degree in International Relations at Kazakh-American Free University.

Libbie graduated with a B.A. (International Relations). She is passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of everyday people from diverse cultures--believing that personal narratives are key to bridging divides and deepening personal relationships to work towards global empathy. 

Originally a Kansas native, she is lucky enough to call Alabama and (soon) Central Asia home!