Dr. Rolade Berthier

Dr Rolade Brizuela Berthier is a sociologist by training and a storyteller by passion. She enjoys reading, listening, and dazzling people with tales that might make them rethink everything they thought they knew about cross-cultural communication and relationships.

Currently based in France and freelancing as an English language trainer in Luxembourg, Rolade has lived and worked in Asia, Australia, and Europe. She has served at universities, research institutions, government offices, and non-profit organisations, making her curriculum vitae look like an itinerary.

Once upon a time in Australia, she worked as a Policy Research Officer for Multicultural Affairs Queensland. Then, she traded kangaroos for croissants and moved to Europe.

She is no stranger to the spotlight either. Dr. Berthier has spoken at major events, including a guest appearance at the European Parliament DG Per’s anti-racism hybrid event, “Why Words Matter”. She has given F2F and online presentations on differentiated and inclusive communication.

Equipped with a PhD from the University of Queensland, she is practically a sociological whisperer able to dissect topics like ethnicity, immigration, multiculturalism, and communication faster than you can say “intersectionality.” She even wrote a book "Cross-Cultural Intimate Relationships", where academic theories flirt with emotional chaos. It is sociology with a plot twist -- romance, immigration paperwork, and awkward barbecue parties. It is a perfect material for a quirky rom-com or a film screening straight to your conscience!

She has a French Language Certificate from Sorbonne University, Paris, and is currently learning Spanish. She runs a website, where she dives into social, political, and cultural topics with her heart, brain, and just the right amount of wit.

When she is not working or writing, you will probably find her posting something thoughtful on Facebook or connecting with fellow professionals on LinkedIn. Her latest book is “Where You Are Really From: Humour and Introspection into Identity”.

One of her favourite quotes is: Being multicultural means I am a walking case study; my identity is qualitative data with two passports.