Leadership

Fernando Torres de la Torre

Fernando Torres de la Torre was born in Las Bocas, Mezquitic, Jalisco, Mexico. He was homeschooled from first to fourth grade at his paternal grandfather’s school. He later attended Colegio Villa de Guadalupe in Zacatecas, earning his elementary certificate with summa cum laude honors. He finished

Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

March 24, 2025

Executive Order 14242 of March 20, 2025: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities Read the executive order on whitehouse.gov Federal Register cite: scheduled for publication on March 25, 2025 Read a White House Fact Sheet on the executive order Stated purpose This

NAFSA 2025 Learning Excursions

May 27 - 30, 2025 | 12:30 pm

The 2025 NAFSA Annual Conference is partnering with San Diego intuitions and non-for-profits to host Learning Excursions for attendees. This year there will be four opportunities for attendees to sign up for an excursions. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:30–4:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California Learning

Supporting Education Abroad Student Staff

March 4, 2025

Education abroad offices are a great place for students to grow and thrive. The experience of working in an office setting bolsters the professional development of the student staff member, fosters future international educators, and provides critical support to operational and support functions

A Systems Approach to Risk Mitigation

March 18, 2025

March/April 2025 By David L. Di Maria and Kalpen Trivedi All organizations are susceptible to risks—defined as “external and internal factors and influences that make it uncertain whether they will achieve their objectives” (ISO 2018)—but not all organizations are adequately prepared to manage risks

Management Development Program - May 2025

May 25 - 27, 2025 | 8:00 am

Proven Training for IE Professionals! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or seeking to refine your leadership approach, the NAFSA

Aaron Britton

Aaron works as an advisor for the Education Abroad office at the University of Oklahoma. He is a proud graduate of OU, receiving his bachelor and master degrees. He has been part of international education since 2018. In his free time, Aaron enjoys following Sooner sports and taking walks with his

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

On January 29, 2025, NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. International education leaders shared strategies for leading through times of transition, offered tools and resources to

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

Join NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. Hear international education leaders share strategies for leading through times of transition, offer tools and resources to advocate for international

Marisa A. Gray, MBA

“Transforming Lives through Global Education" Marisa A. Gray is a seasoned professional within higher education, specializing in international education. Her commitment to the field is deeply rooted in her belief in the transformative power of global learning. With that, Marisa brings a wealth of