Lisa A. Maroni, MEd

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Lisa A. Maroni serves as the Regional Manager (REAC) for East and Southern Africa, for EducationUSA, a U.S. Department of State Global Network promoting U.S. Higher Education. In this capacity, she supports 33 EducationUSA advisers spread across 25 countries throughout the region. Lisa has over a decade of experience in international higher education, having worked at both public and private institutions, with roles that have spanned admissions, recruitment, credential evaluation, student and scholar services, and teaching ESL. She has lived in 5 countries and traveled through more than 80, primarily to lead student outreach initiatives. She regularly presents at professional conferences, recently co-authored a book chapter on international partnership opportunities for colleges and universities and was the 2023 recipient of NAFSA's Award for Outstanding Contributions to International Enrollment Management.