Whether she is trekking with the Hmong people in Northern Vietnam or experiencing the mesmerizing ritual of the Whirling Dervishes in Turkey, Dr. Mackay brings a fresh perspective to worldwide cultures. She has studied the people and natural treasures of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States. Jannie earned her BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and her MS and PhD from the University of Southern California.