Empowering
Language Professionals

Carrie McKinnon is a linguist and entrepreneur specializing in business communication training, program direction, and content creation in ESL. Her professional journey has taken her from the United States to Europe, Africa, and back to North America, where she has consistently advocated for language coaching. Carrie has designed and deployed soft skills and teacher training programs funded by the U.S. Department of State and USAID. Her academic background includes a B.S. and M.S.Ed. in applied linguistics and global higher education. Most recently, you can find Carrie language coaching in refugee and immigrant communities in North America, as well as working with companies and individual clients as a language coach. As the co-founder of ILCA, the International Language Coaching Association, Carrie focuses on digital strategy, contributing to the global expansion of language coaching practices. In another aspect of her career, Carrie is actively involved as a startup founder, focusing on menstrual cycle awareness, where she applies her expertise in communication and education. She enjoys spending time in nature and traveling, drawing inspiration from these experiences to innovate in her professional work.