In this episode of 'Coming to America,' we sit down with Geoff Craighead, a true global citizen from Melbourne, Australia. Geoff shares his remarkable journey that includes playing Australian Rules Football, working in Northern Australia, and spending significant time in Hong Kong before finally settling in Oregon with his family. Geoff discusses his experiences in Arnheim Land among Aboriginal communities, his efforts in combating drug problems in Hong Kong, and his career in high-rise security in Los Angeles. He also shares his insights on Portland's current challenges and offers advice for immigrants considering a move to the United States.
GEOFF CRAIGHEAD is, in every sense, a global citizen. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, he studied at the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University, while also playing Australian rules football with the South Melbourne Football Club. His early career carried him to North Australia, where he worked among indigenous communities, and later to Hong Kong, where he lived alongside former triad members and recovering heroin addicts, while serving in the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf Police.
Geoff eventually settled in the United States with his wife, Sarah, and went on to build a distinguished professional career. He directed field training for Allied Universal, North America’s largest security contractor; served as president of ASIS International, the world’s foremost organization for security management professionals; authored authoritative reference works on skyscraper security and the 19th-century gold rush; and addressed audiences worldwide as a professional speaker.
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