The NAFSA Board of Directors presents its national leadership slate for 2026. The election ballot will be available from October 1 to October 31, 2026. Current NAFSA members in good standing are eligible to vote and will receive their invitations via email. If you are a current NAFSA member and have not received your ballot, please contact NAFSA before October 31. The results of the election will be announced in early November, and the elected volunteer leaders will begin their leadership roles in January 2027.
For more information on the election process, the single slate, and volunteer leadership, see the Volunteer Leadership webpage.
President and Chair, NAFSA Board of Directors
Robbyn Wacker
Robbyn R. Wacker is a 19-year NAFSA member who brings more than three decades of higher education leadership, a strong record of advancing global engagement, and the executive experience necessary to serve as NAFSA’s President and Chair of the Board. Her longstanding connection to the association gives her a deep understanding of NAFSA’s role in supporting international education professionals, institutions, and leaders across the field. Her record of institutional transformation, inclusive leadership, and values-based governance positions her to advance NAFSA’s mission and strategic priorities, strengthen member value and engagement, and provide effective, collaborative Board leadership. Wacker has served as president of two universities, where she led transformational strategies that expanded internationalization and strengthened partnerships across East Asia, South Africa, and Europe. She also represented Minnesota higher education on gubernatorial delegations to Australia, Finland, and the United Kingdom, advancing international academic and economic partnerships. A committed champion of internationalization, Wacker has worked to strengthen global partnerships and connect institutions, leaders, and communities around the world.
Members-at-Large, NAFSA Board of Directors
Elena Anderson
Elena Anderson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning international education, global mobility, talent management, and organizational strategy. As Director of Talent & Culture at CET Academic Programs (Academic Travel Abroad, Inc.), she partners with executive leadership to align workforce strategy with organizational priorities, oversee global human resources operations, strengthen employee engagement, and advance talent development initiatives. Previously, Anderson held leadership roles at The Brookings Institution, where she developed and led the organization's global mobility and immigration compliance functions. Earlier in her career, she served in professional roles with NAFSA and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She brings extensive governance experience through NAFSA national leadership and Board service. She has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and has contributed as an executive committee member, advisor, and founding board member for multiple community and professional organizations. Anderson is passionate about building inclusive, globally minded workplaces that foster talent growth, engagement, and organizational success. She is a proud alumna of Loyola University New Orleans and The George Washington University and holds the Senior Global Mobility Specialist in Talent Management (SGMS-T), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials.
David Di Maria
David L. Di Maria is currently Vice Provost for Global Engagement at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he leads internationalization strategy. He previously held positions at St. Cloud State University, Kent State University, and Montana State University. A committed scholar-practitioner, Di Maria has authored or edited more than 50 publications, including six books, and developed multiple graduate courses and professional training programs for the field. His prior volunteer leadership experience includes chairing two NAFSA Knowledge Communities (IEL and ISSS), serving as president of AIRC, and holding key roles within ACE’s Commission on Internationalization and Global Engagement and APLU’s Commission on International Initiatives. He has also directed international development and humanitarian relief projects for Rotary clubs and advanced international commerce as an appointed member of the Maryland/Washington, D.C. District Export Council. Di Maria earned an Ed.D. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota, where his studies focused on international education from a P-16 perspective. He holds a B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an undergraduate certificate from the University of Tartu, Estonia.
Francisco Marmolejo
Francisco Marmolejo is the higher education president at Qatar Foundation (QF), where he leads support and coordination efforts for an ecosystem of eight universities located in Education City in Doha, Qatar. From 2012 to 2020, Marmolejo worked at the World Bank, first as global higher education coordinator based in Washington, D.C., and later as lead higher education specialist for India and South Asia, based in New Delhi. From 1995 to 2012, he served as the founding executive director of the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration at the University of Arizona, where he also held the role of assistant vice president. Earlier in his career, Marmolejo was an American Council on Education Fellow at the University of Massachusetts, academic vice president of the University of the Americas in Mexico, and an international consultant with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. He has served as a member of the NAFSA Board of Directors and was designated a NAFSA senior fellow. Marmolejo has received honorary doctoral degrees from five universities in Mexico, including his alma mater, the University of San Luis Potosí.
Anthony Munroe
Anthony E. Munroe serves as President of Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the United States and a leading institution within The City University of New York (CUNY). A nationally recognized higher education leader, he has dedicated his career to expanding educational opportunity, advancing student success, and strengthening pathways to workforce and economic mobility. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience spanning higher education, healthcare, workforce development, and public service, Munroe has led transformational initiatives focused on institutional effectiveness, strategic partnerships, enrollment growth, and student achievement. At BMCC, he is advancing efforts to dramatically expand access to study abroad through innovative partnerships, including collaborations with CIEE, ensuring that global learning opportunities are accessible to a broader and more diverse population of students. Dr. Munroe is the former Chair of the Board of Directors of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID), where he worked with education leaders across the United States and around the world to advance internationalization and global engagement. He also serves on the Steering Committee of the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a close partner of NAFSA in advancing policies and practices that support international students, scholars, and institutions. A tenured professor and advocate for inclusive excellence, Munroe remains committed to expanding global learning and educational opportunity worldwide.
Tonee Ndungu
Tonee Ndungu is a Kenyan entrepreneur working at the intersection of technology and the human experience. He is the founder of Kytabu, an AI-focused EdTech company serving teachers and learners. Ndungu is a respected voice in AI and digital policy, with expertise in digital transformation and financial access. His work has been recognized globally across G7 forums, UN agencies, and major technology and policy platforms. His experience with dyslexia shapes his approach to learning, inclusion, and problem solving. He collaborates with governments, entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and international development partners to help shape Africa’s AI and digital future. His experience in technology, education, innovation, and global collaboration brings a valuable perspective to NAFSA as it considers the future of international education and engagement.
Chair-elect, Education Abroad Knowledge Community
Jason Sanderson
Jason Sanderson is the assistant director of curriculum integration and assessment at Georgetown University's Office of Global Education, where he has advised students interested in a variety of programs in Europe and Africa since 2004. He works closely with faculty on issues related to language learning abroad as well as curricular deans regarding program development and evaluation. Sanderson's research focuses on language attitudes and identity and his master's thesis focused on perceptions of sexual identity and study abroad. He is on the Center for University Programs Abroad Academic Advisory Board, a member of the Junior Year in Munich Executive Advisory Committee and represents NAFSA's Consular Affairs Liaison Subcommittee on the greater Education Abroad Knowledge Community Committee.
Chair-elect, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Parinaz Zartoshty
Parinaz Zartoshty is assistant vice provost & executive director of Stanford University's Bechtel International Center, leading the team and setting strategy for the mission of the center and contributing to internationalization on campus. For the past two decades, she has held leadership roles at other institutions, building a career centered on serving the stakeholders holistically, while developing leaders and contributing institution-wide internationalization strategy. Zartoshty has been deeply engaged with NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC), currently serving as IEL Coordinator on 2025, 2026, and 2027 Annual Conference Committees, and previously as Region XII's IEL KC liaison. She served as subject matter expert for NAFSA's International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC), as facilitator for NAFSA's Management Development Program, and was chair of NAFSA Trainer Corps. As a two-time Fulbright International Education Administrator grant recipient, taking her to France (2023) and Japan (2018), she has brought firsthand global exchange experience back into her leadership development work. Holding an EdD in educational leadership from San Jose State University, an MA in international relations from Boston University, and a BA from Cornell, Zartoshty brings scholarly grounding and leadership experience to guide IEL KC's continued contributions and growth.
Chair-elect, International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community
Daryl Bish
Daryl Bish is assistant director and master lecturer at the University of Florida's English Language Institute (ELI), where he has served in roles spanning admissions, immigration advising, instruction, and program administration. He advocates for the role English language and pathway programs play in student success, believing that they build not only language proficiency but also the confidence and cultural fluency international students need to thrive academically. He is also committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding on campus and in the broader community. Bish is a former board member and president of EnglishUSA, an association representing, supporting, and promoting English language programs in the United States. Bish has been an active NAFSA volunteer for two decades. His service includes roles as the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community's Intensive English Program network leader and co-chair of the Registration Committee for the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo in Denver.
Chair-elect, International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community
Drew Dexter Ross
Drew Dexter Ross serves as the senior director of client services & student advising at Arizona State University's (ASU) International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC), where they lead advising and immigration compliance efforts for ASU's F-1 international student population. In this role, they work to help international students navigate the complexities of maintaining their immigration status while connecting them with the resources and support needed to succeed academically and personally. Prior to joining the ISSC, Ross worked with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU, where they advised scholars from sub-Saharan Africa and supported their academic, professional, and personal development. They hold an EdD in leadership and innovation from ASU and a MA in international education management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies-Monterey. Ross's passion for international education began during three years teaching English in American Samoa. That experience sparked their commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and fostering inclusive educational environments. Throughout their career, Ross has focused on creating supportive, student-centered experiences that help international students thrive while navigating the academic and regulatory complexities of studying in the United States.
Chair-elect, Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community
David Wick
David Wick began working in international education in 1988 and directed study abroad and exchange programming for over 20 years at three U.S. universities. At Middlebury Institute since 2016, he is currently associate professor and chair of the International Education Management program. He teaches graduate courses on educational equity and social justice, student learning and development, and program design and assessment. Wick researches and publishes material on equity and inclusion in international education. He has held, appointed, and elected leadership roles for NAFSA with the Academy for International Education, Trainer Corps, Annual Conference Community, Region III and XII teams, and chaired the Education Abroad Knowledge Community. He has supported Diversity Abroad's work since inception as a conference planner, workshop designer and facilitator, and content developer. He is an associate editor for Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. Wick has been recognized with NAFSA's 2011 Advocate of the Year award, 2012 Lily von Klemperer Award, and 2013 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization at San Francisco State University. Diversity Abroad recognized him in 2023 with the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Award. In 2025 he received the Forum on Education Abroad Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award.
Chair-elect, Leadership Development Committee
Lucinda Morgan
Lucinda Morgan is director for international affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, where she leads global engagement initiatives supporting students, faculty, and partners. With over 23 years of experience in international education, she has also held roles at Allegheny College and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and held educational leadership positions in Nanjing and Shanghai. Morgan was an IIE-Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research PhD fellow at East China Normal University. She holds a master's degree in global studies in education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies from Wittenberg University, as well as a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate from Saint Michael's College and Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship in Mandarin. Morgan currently serves as chair of the NAFSA Regional Affairs Committee and Pennsylvania state representative for Region VIII. She previously served in Region VIII chair stream and as treasurer for Region VIII and completed the NAFSA Management Development Program. She has presented at numerous forums, regularly reviews for the Gilman Scholarship, served on the Education Policy Committee of the Pennsylvania Council for International Education, and volunteered with Literacy Pittsburgh.
Chair-elect, Member Engagement Committee
Seth Hall
Seth Hall is a passionate international education advocate and has worked in the field for over a decade. He currently serves as an international student & scholar advisor at the University of Virginia where he supports international learners in maintaining their immigration status as they pursue their academic goals. Additionally, he supports university initiatives that advance global education and student flourishing, including through the Citizen Leaders Fellowship initiative that enables students to reflect on their identities and be catalysts for positive change both locally and globally. Hall has been actively engaged in NAFSA volunteer leadership throughout his career. He currently serves as a member-at-large on the Member Engagement Committee and is a proud member of Region VIII. He also has extensive volunteer experience in Region VI, where he served in the chair stream and conference planner positions. Hall received his bachelor's degree in Spanish from Presbyterian College and holds two master's degrees from Ohio University: one in international affairs and the second in higher education.