Todd Goen

Todd Lee Goen is an international educator with 20+ years of instructional and administrative experience at public universities in the United States. He is currently Founder & Principal of Global Puzzles, LLC - a consulting firm focused on organizational strategy, professional development and training, and partnership development. Goen previously served as Director of Global Education and Senior International Officer at Virginia Military Institute and held faculty appointments in communication at Christopher Newport University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Clemson University. As part of this work, he directed seven faculty-led study abroad programs. He is active in AIEA, NAFSA, the Forum on Education Abroad, the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence, and the Southern States Communication Association where he serves as parliamentarian. He routinely serves as a trainer and panelist/presenter for issues related to international/global education. Goen earned a BA (Honors College Graduate) from Harding University, an MA from the University of Arkansas, and completed all coursework toward a PhD at the University of Georgia. He is the 2020 recipient of SSCA’s John I. Sisco Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2022 recipient of NAFSA’s Lily von Klemperer Award.