Rebecca, originally from Austin, has over 9 years of experience working in France in higher education while volunteering for nonprofits on the side. As a dual citizen of France and the United States, she has a passion for all things French. She enjoys connecting people as well as learning about other languages and cultures. When she's not working, Rebecca loves running, hosting dinner parties, discovering new films, learning Spanish, and volunteering. 

Joanne is originally from Chicago, Illinois.  She attended Illinois State University, studying Political Science and French.  She participated in a semester long study abroad program at Grenoble University while at ISU.  She moved to Colorado in 1989 and worked in the legal field for 15 years.  Most recently, she has worked as an Office Manager for a small language group and a construction company.  She is married with two children in college.  In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at animal rescues, gardening and taking walks with her family and rescue dog, Liam.

Originally from Atlanta, Alex fell in love with Colorado while studying French at Colorado College. She returned to Atlanta to earn her master's degree in French and teaching. After 5 years in Atlanta, she returned to Denver to continue teaching high school, until she joined AF Denver. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, baking, and spending time with her family on walks around her neighborhood.

Sonya is originally from Quebec, Canada, and has lived in the United States since 2002. In 2003, she completed her doctorate in geography from the University of Victoria (British Columbia).  She worked as a professor at the University of Wisconsin for a few years, after which she focused her energy on raising her two children, now in 8th grade and college. After many moves, she settled in Denver with her family 11 years ago. To relax, she loves kickboxing, cycling, gardening, playing board games, watching K-Dramas, and doing art with her daughter

Linda was born in Denver, Colorado, and she took her very first French lesson at the Alliance Française de Denver many years ago. She continues to be enamored by the French language and culture. She has lived in London, Paris, and Morocco. Linda worked at Denver Botanic Gardens for fourteen years in visitor services and learned so much about the magic of plants. She is also a musician, potter, and gardener. She volunteers at the Temple Grandin Equine Center where she spends enriching time with horses and people. Linda adores raspberry macarons and walks in the gardens of Paris.