Would You Like Fries With Your Borscht?

Presenter Information

Kelli McGee, Director of Operations, DePaul USA

Abstract

Kelli McGee, Depaul USA’s director of operations, recounts the challenges of overcoming and using cultural differences to help homeless persons under the auspices of Depaul Ukraine. She explains how she used a blend of American and Ukrainian approaches to foster Depaul Ukraine’s new organizational culture. She built upon the work of Depaul Ukraine’s founder, Vitaliy Novak. Hospitality was shown to staff and clients. McGee also describes how she and her team were able to empower their clients and make them part of a community.

Recommended Citation

McGee, Kelli (2016) "Would You Like Fries With Your Borscht?," Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 1, Article 15.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/vhj/vol33/iss1/15