Leadership

Norris Kayitare

Norris Kayitare is the Managing Director of University Programs at Bridge2Rwanda’s Isomo Academy, an education innovation lab dedicated to expanding access to global higher education and career pathways for African talent. Over the past nine years, Norris has played a leading role in identifying and

Roseanne Kinyua

Roseanne is the East Africa Team Leader for Programs at EDU Africa, where she designs experiential learning for global learners. She holds a B.Ed. and an M.A. and is passionate about fostering intercultural growth and global citizenship through the transformative power of education and travel.

Moving Comprehensive Internationalization Forward in Shifting Currents

In an era of political uncertainty, economic instability, and shifting global alliances, the internationalization of higher education faces challenges that demand critical reflection and strategic adaptation. We will explore these new realities and identify prescriptions for updating practice with

From Survival to Strategy: Leading in Uncertain Times

Watch the recording of a discussion facilitated by NAFSA's International Educator magazine and the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community on the themes in an article from the January/February issue of IE. Panelists discussed what makes the current environment in higher education

Grant Chapman

Grant Chapman is the senior international officer at Kansas State University. He leads and manages the Office of International Programs (OIP), the university office for centralized international activities, initiatives and programs. Grant has oversight of the OIP units—education abroad, English

Madison Pastrick

Madison Pastrick is the Program Manager for TCU Global at Texas Christian University, where she manages admissions and advising for semester study abroad programs. A graduate of the NAFSA Academy (2025 Cohort), she currently serves as the Local Arrangements Chair for NAFSA Region III. With over six

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Self-Assessment

Management Development Program - May 2026

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Orlando for this in-person offering! 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

Attracting and Retaining Talent in International Education

As international educators navigate ongoing disruption and change, the issue is no longer just how we recruit and hire, but how we create workplaces where people want to stay and advance. This webinar invited our community to reflect on what attracts and engages today’s IE professionals and how

Leading with Care: A Guide for Leaders to Foster a Supportive Work Culture in Education Abroad Teams

Our profession continues to evolve in response to global uncertainty, shifting student needs, and the realities of an increasingly interconnected world. Through it all, one truth has remained constant: the strength of our field is grounded in the strength of our people. This tool, "Leading with Care