Ana M. Cobiella Olson has participated as an Educational Consultant for RYS the past 6 years primarily in Central America. She also served on the staff for the IPSF 2005. Ana's interest is in the area of interfaith dialogue and multiculturalism. She has led numerous workshops through the faith-based community on cross-cultural issues and moral deliberation. She has been a consultant in the area of Human Growth and Development as well as Human Sexuality. Ana has served on the Board of Lutheran Social Service Agencies [www.lsfnet.org/publications/newsletter/]and other ecumenical organizations.
Ana did her graduate work in the area of Sociology and Psychology. She is certified as a court mediator, substance abuse evaluator and compassion fatigue specialist. She lives in the Florida Keys with her husband, Rev. Don Olson, Lutheran Pastor.
