INTRODUCING THE CEO & FOUNDER

Congratulations to Ms. Selden on her selection for the U.S. Department of State’s Virtual English Language Educator Program for the 2024-2025 pool! We are proud of her achievement and excited for the impact she will have in fostering cross-cultural communication and education worldwide.

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Ms. Monica Selden is the CEO and Founder of Selden Consulting and Selden Café.

Ms. Selden brings over 15 years of financial and banking experience in New York City and over 5 years of entrepreneurial experience in the U.S. and Colombia. She has worked with major institutions like Wells Fargo and Mizuho Corporate Bank in sectors such as Public Finance, Structured Finance, Treasury Management, and Project Management across global markets.

In Colombia, Ms. Selden established a coffee export business, now with a U.S. presence, overseeing logistics, stakeholder communications, and systems to monitor product levels and distribution channels.

She has also taught advanced ESL learners in corporate settings, tailoring lessons to workplace needs, and has designed workshops on cultural competency and U.S. business practices, preparing international professionals for success.

Education

M.S. in Global Affairs, New York University

B.B.A. in International Business & Finance (Cum Laude), The George Washington University

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Meet the Team


  • CORPORATE TRAINER - CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES | ESL TRAINER

    Originally from the United States, a Virginia native, Mr. Karl Seckinger has been living in Bogota Colombia since 2015. For the last 8 years, Mr. Seckinger has been teaching English as a second language to students via private tutoring online, at different private institutions, and Embassies in Bogota, Colombia. Additionally, he is an experienced corporate trainer and Life Coach with over 30 years of sales and customer service experience.

    Karl is a certified TEFL & TOEFL instructor.