Ray is the author is Travel Wise: How to Be Safe, Savvy and Secure Abroad, a professor, and a senior government official. His wide ranging interests include personal and organizational security, trauma psychiatry, cross-cultural communication, leadership and management, and international diplomacy. He is the recipient of the Peace Corps Travel Writer of the Year award and is a popular and sought after speaker at conferences. His custom tailored workshops have helped organizations and countless travelers become more internationally effective and successful.