Leadership

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

Management Development Program - February 2025

This offering will be held fully virtually. Early bird pricing ends January 21, 2025. Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and

Celebrating IEM Professional Carla Andersen

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Carla Andersen at Lane Community College. Ms. Andersen shares insights about her responsibilities as a recruiter and details the considerations that influenced her career choices. She speaks to the importance of relationship cultivation, both on campus and

Leadership Essentials for Comprehensive Internationalization

Ready to take the next step in your IE career to lead an international office? Or have you recently been assigned to oversee your institution’s internationalization enterprise and need to get up to speed fast? This program addresses the essential leadership capabilities any international education

Internationalizing the Campus 2024

John and Anne Hudzik Prize for Sustained Leadership in Higher Education Internationalization

The Hudzik Prize is awarded to individuals who have made sustained contributions to internationalization in areas including administrative leadership, community engagement, education, and scholarship.

Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

July/August 2024 By Kira Espiritu In our increasingly interconnected world, internationalization is a key priority for higher education institutions. Collaborative research projects, study abroad programs, and international partnerships are integral to fostering global citizenship and promoting

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team. Expert education abroad panelists delved into the

Louis Deemer

Louis is an Immigration Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh's Office of International Services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Higher Education Management both from the University of Pittsburgh. Louis received the Department of Education’s Foreign