Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Lissi Ureta

Lissi Ureta is a senior study abroad advisor at the University of Oklahoma Education Abroad Office, where she primarily works with the OU Study Center in Arezzo, Italy. Originally from Michigan, she earned her Bachelor's degree in International Studies from OU. In her free time, she enjoys spending

SHU Dangyi

Ms. SHU Dangyi is currently the Third Secretary of the Education Section at the Chinese Embassy to the United States, responsible for liaising with U.S. Department of State and promoting educational exchange and cooperation between China and the U.S., with a focus on higher education and

Bandis Phillips

Dr. Brandis Phillips is a professor of accounting whose research focuses on technology addiction and digital literacy. He has over 15 years of teaching experience, covering introductory accounting, accounting information systems, and MBA courses in managerial and international accounting. He has

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

Business Acumen for International Educators

November 18 - 19, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Build critical business acumen to strengthen your strategic impact and advance international education programs with fiscal confidence and operational excellence.

Peer-to-Peer: Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Education Abroad

December 12, 2025

Peer-to-Peer Discussion & EAKC DEI Subcommittee Resource In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders discuss how faculty leaders, advisors, and administrators can create more inclusive education abroad programs for neurodivergent students. This session introduced a practical resource

Ash Trebisacci

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

Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Education Abroad

Join us for a one-hour webinar designed to help faculty leaders, advisors, and administrators create more inclusive education abroad programs for neurodivergent students. This session introduces a practical resource developed by the Education Abroad Knowledge Community’s Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Internationalization at Equity-Focused Institutions

NAFSA is committed to supporting the global engagement goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Community Colleges (CCs). These institutions play an undeniably critical role in shaping inclusive

Comprehensive Guide for Evaluating Education Abroad Program Partners: Non-Academic Vetting Strategies

This resource provides a structured framework for assessing international education program partners in collaboration with academic institutions. It details key criteria for evaluating health, safety, and security (HSS) standards, operational efficiency, ethical practices, and student support