Adam Potter, Ph.D.

Leading and growing Seaventures's language and culture education programs

Founded Learn Local, a language and cultural training company helping Western expatriates build real connections and belonging in Malaysia and Brunei. Learn Local pairs expats with trained local tutors for face-to-face, relational Malay language learning — going beyond vocabulary to develop genuine cultural understanding and community. Our structured Learn Local Path™ guides learners through practical, real-world conversations so they can move from outsider to truly at home.

I help businesses understand the legal, social, and economic environments as they move to or continue to pursue business interests in Southeast Asia and consult in a variety of business capacities. I am particularly interested in expatriate cross-cultural training, startups, tourism, incubators, international human resources management, the Malaysian multimedia corridor, and Labuan Corporations as consulting areas of focus.

Lead Student Support for 1,000 online students Distance Learning Registrar Responsible for maintaining department customer service standards and process improvement

Assisted in daily business administration Managed B2B relationship with our contracted factory Assisted and lead sports programs in Malaysia public and private schools Conducted business in a second language learned in order to carry out daily responsibilities

Research assistant for a National Science Foundation grant studying the effects of the culture and faith of southern Americans and how their beliefs affect their opinions of global climate change and willingness to participate in national climate protection initiatives.

Tutored Mississippi State student-athletes in a variety of subjects as well as study skills Mentored athletes through transition issues, family issues, and coaching changes