Ash is the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. They hold a BA in English and Gender & Sexuality Studies from Stonehill College and an MEd in higher education from Merrimack College. They spent their junior year studying abroad at Worcester College, Oxford, and

Gillian Bowser is a faculty within Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on ecological indicators of climate change and nature-based solutions using the frameworks of the United Nations Climate Change Convention. Her research explores pollinator

Bailey Koch is the Assistant Director of Global Health, Safety, and Security at Temple University, where she leads crisis response efforts and prepares pre-departure training materials for students. Prior to arriving at Temple, Bailey worked in operations at International SOS, where she specialized

Colleen O’Hara is an Analyst, International Operations, Travel & Safety at George Washington University. Colleen is responsible for managing the University’s international travel policy, monitoring international incidents, reviewing high risk travel proposals and developing mitigation strategies to

Derek Smallwood serves as the Assistant Director for International Health and Safety in Global Operations at Tufts University. In this role he identifies, mitigates, and responds to hazards and world events impacting the University’s international footprint. Before this role, he served as

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.

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