Mathilde Hagen
Til Hagen, a native of the Netherlands and an abuse survivor, settled permanently in the US about 40 years ago. She has had an illustrious career that included working at the United Nations in The Hague, being a tour director for a British travel agency and as a chair person for a Dutch tourist organization. She speaks Dutch, English, German and French.
Til went to college in her mid-forties, eearning a Masters degree with honors in Special Education and Administration.. She has taught for 15 years, both in the Netherlands and the US.
She experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to her life long abuse, but has come out smiling. Because of her unique background she is able to inspire others, in a positive-and humorous way, that they too can reboot their lives, using a five-step process she developed, based on her own experiences.
Til has spoken for many groups and is active in her community, speaking, teaching and writing. She is a member of the NSA Central Florida and graduated from their Speaker's Academy wimming the Outstanding Achievement Award. She also belongs to the Global Federation of Speakers and has been invited to speak at ther spring convention in the Netherlands. Her first book is due to be published in April 2011.
Til Hagen, a native of the Netherlands and an abuse survivor, settled permanently in the US about 40 years ago. She has had an illustrious career that included working at the United Nations in The Hague, being a tour director for a British travel agency and as a chair person for a Dutch tourist organization. She speaks Dutch, English, German and French.
Til went to college in her mid-forties, eearning a Masters degree with honors in Special Education and Administration.. She has taught for 15 years, both in the Netherlands and the US.
She experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to her life long abuse, but has come out smiling. Because of her unique background she is able to inspire others, in a positive-and humorous way, that they too can reboot their lives, using a five-step process she developed, based on her own experiences.
Til has spoken for many groups and is active in her community, speaking, teaching and writing. She is a member of the NSA Central Florida and graduated from their Speaker's Academy wimming the Outstanding Achievement Award. She also belongs to the Global Federation of Speakers and has been invited to speak at ther spring convention in the Netherlands. Her first book is due to be published in April 2011.
