Founder Dr. Randi Lou Franklin holds degrees in Spanish, French and Anthropology as well as a law degree with a specialization in international law.  She also has a master’s degree in foreign language education.  Schools attended include:

• Wayne State University
• Magdalen College at Oxford, England
• Michigan State University School of Law
• University of Michigan
• Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
• Roeper City and Country School
• The Liggett School

Some of Dr. Franklin’s awards and acknowledgements include:

• Board Member of National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter
• Member of Macomb County Hispanic Coalition
• Team Leader for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – 2005-2008
• Who’s Who in Female Entrepreneurs in 2007
• DNIE (Detroit Newspapers in Education) and Ford Motor Company:  Students received 1st place in Hispanic Heritage Art and Essay Contest in 2003, and an Honorable Mention is 2002.
• Who’s Who is America’s Teachers – 2002
• Key Note Speaker for Women in International Trade – 1994
• Featured business owner in Detroit Free Press “Business Monday”, July 1994
• International Law Scholar – Detroit College of Law – 1983
• Moot Court Competition: 3rd place regional winner – State University of New York, Buffalo, N.Y., 1982