Leadership

Luika Gibson

Luika has over a decade of international education experience in Australia, the United States and China. Luika is passionate about developing valuable partnerships and unique programs with institutions that provide life-changing experiences and expand access for all students.

Angela Schaffer

Angie is the Executive Director of the Fund for Education Abroad. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Goucher College and a M.A. in International Education Policy. She has directed sponsored research, led program development, and worked in the J-1 visa sector. Angie has led education

Autopilot Off - Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

September 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Join your colleagues online on September 16 at 2pm ET for a Peer-to-Peer virtual presentation. Challenge your approach to international education by developing more intentional and sustainable intentional practices. Explore strategies for creating lasting positive impact while ensuring you leave

What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion

Join your colleagues online on August 27 at 3pm ET for a Peer-to-Peer virtual presentation. Engage with diverse international education leaders in self-assessment and a goal-setting discussion. Hear presenters' personal journeys of reflection, growth, and success. Attendees share their experiences

Series: Data Driven Decision Making

In this 4-part series, you will learn how to strategically advocate for funding, resources, and future programming within your institution by leveraging data. Series Content Title Focus Building a Data Strategy to Advocate for IE Programs Introduces methodologies for collecting quantitative data and

NAFSA’s Guide to International Student Recruitment, Fourth Edition

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

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