Introducing the new Director of Perkins International Program
A Letter from Perkins President Steven Rothstein:
Our new director, Sergei L. Sorokin, will continue in the remarkable leadership exemplified by Michael T. Collins. Michael’s grace, wisdom and interpersonal skills established this program and ensured a solid foundation moving forward. We will continue to support partners in 63 countries and expand the number of children, their families, their teachers and others we collaborate with in conjunction with our amazing staff, consultants, donors and international partners and under the leadership of our new director.
Sergei was born and brought up in Moscow, Russia. He was educated in Russia and received a Master of Special Education at Moscow State Pedagogical University. During the university studies, he met his wife, Annika Bornstrom, who is Swedish. Upon his graduation they relocated to Sweden. They have two young daughters.
After moving to Sweden, Sergei started to work at Mo Gard, a leading private non-profit company providing social, educational and healthcare services to deaf and deafblind youngsters and adults throughout the country. Sergei started as a teacher, gradually advancing through Program Director and other positions. In 2005 he become the CEO where he has been responsible for managing a staff of 300 and extensive services for individuals who are deafblind. Along with improving the existing services, Sergei is successfully dedicated to expanding the reach of the programs nationally and internationally. Sergei represented Mo Gard on the Council of Deafblind International and has been active in their international efforts.
He has continued his education through Linkoping University, Ahrens University in Stockholm and Strategic Perspectives of Non-Profit Management at Harvard Business School.
Sergei believes deeply in human ability to change the world through powerful action towards strong vision based on solid values. He says – “I am proud, humble and really excited to get the opportunity to contribute to this great venture and to carry on the impressive worldwide efforts from Mike and the team.”
He will be transitioning from his current work and will be moving with his family to the Boston area. While he will be attending a few meetings on behalf of Perkins in September and October, he will officially be starting on Monday, November 17, 2008 on campus. I know you will join me in welcoming Sergei and his family to the Perkins community.
Please feel free to contact me at steven.rothstein@perkins.org or Sergei at sergei.sorokin@mogard.se if you have any questions. Your personal interest continues to be greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing to work together.
Thank you.
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