Indigenous Language Reclamation
& Language Sovereignty

Tim transitioned from teaching English in Japan to educational software development, working with the Chickasaw, Navajo, and Ojibwe Nations at Rosetta Stone before founding Languages 4. His vision: make Indigenous language learning more affordable, scalable, and community-driven.

Tim's Indigenous heritage runs deep—his great-great aunts were survivors of the Carlisle Indian Boarding School, and his grandmother, Bettie, was a registered member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Dakota Tribe. This family history of resilience and reconnection drives his commitment to language sovereignty and ensuring Indigenous peoples lead their own language reclamation efforts.

Before his career in language technology, Tim spent years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan, where he developed a deep appreciation for how language shapes identity and culture. This experience, combined with his family's journey of reconnection to their Indigenous heritage, inspired him to dedicate his career to Indigenous language revitalization.

Tim holds a degree in International Relations and has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of technology, education, and Indigenous rights. He believes that language reclamation is inseparable from broader movements for Indigenous sovereignty and justice.

Lorelei brings two decades of experience in relationship management and community organizing to Languages 4. Her deep personal connection to language learning stems from her shared Indigenous heritage—their great-great aunts were Carlisle Indian Boarding School survivors, and their grandmother, Bettie, was a registered member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Dakota Tribe.

Her family's reconnection journey fuels her dedication to community-led revitalization. Lorelei understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with reclaiming language and cultural identity, and she brings this lived experience to every partnership Languages 4 forms.

With a background in nonprofit management and community development, Lorelei has spent her career building bridges between organizations and the communities they serve. She specializes in creating authentic partnerships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect—values that are essential when working with Indigenous communities on language revitalization.

Lorelei is passionate about ensuring that Indigenous voices lead every aspect of Languages 4's work. She coordinates closely with community leaders, educators, and language keepers to ensure that each project reflects the unique needs, goals, and cultural protocols of the communities we serve.

Emmy-winning television executive with specialized experience in newsmagazine, morning news, and live special events. Jennie's focus at Languages 4 is bringing her award-winning production skills to create exceptional and vibrant language learning content.

With over 20 years in broadcast journalism and media production, Jennie has produced content for major networks and has led teams through complex, high-stakes productions. Her expertise spans video production, storytelling, live event coverage, and media strategy—all skills that translate powerfully to language learning content creation.

At Languages 4, Jennie helps Indigenous communities showcase their languages and cultures with professional quality and authentic voice. She works closely with community members to develop video content, audio recordings, and multimedia resources that bring languages to life in engaging, culturally appropriate ways.

Jennie understands that effective language learning content must do more than teach vocabulary—it must tell stories, preserve cultural knowledge, and inspire learners. She brings this philosophy to every project, ensuring that Languages 4's media content honors the depth and richness of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Her award-winning work has been recognized with multiple Emmy nominations and wins, but what drives her most is the opportunity to use her skills in service of language revitalization and Indigenous sovereignty.

CEO of SMASH Education and Languages 4's essential platform partner. With 20+ years in language education technology, Abraham brings proven expertise in program implementation across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and France.

As a former teacher and trilingual professional (English, Spanish, French), Abraham understands both the pedagogical challenges of language learning and the technical requirements of effective educational software. This dual perspective makes him an invaluable partner in developing and deploying Languages 4's language learning platforms.

Abraham's company, SMASH Education, provides the technological backbone for Languages 4's custom learning platforms. But his contribution goes far beyond software—he ensures every Languages 4 project benefits from effective onboarding, strategic implementation, and educator empowerment.

With implementations spanning multiple countries and language contexts, Abraham has developed deep expertise in adapting educational technology to diverse cultural and linguistic settings. He brings this experience to Indigenous language revitalization, ensuring that each platform is culturally appropriate, technically robust, and pedagogically sound.

Abraham is committed to the principle that Indigenous communities should own and control their language materials. All platforms developed through the Languages 4-SMASH partnership are designed to ensure full community ownership and sovereignty over their linguistic and cultural resources.

His work has supported language programs serving thousands of learners worldwide, but he's most proud of the partnerships with Indigenous communities where language revitalization is not just education—it's an act of cultural survival and resurgence.