NAFSA: Association of International Educators, in partnership with World Education Services (WES), is proud to host a second year of the WES-NAFSA African Fellows Program!
Africa is a continent brimming with a dynamic and rapidly expanding youth population and higher education sector. However, its international education professionals from Africa significantly underrepresented at the NAFSA Annual Conference and other major global forums. Driven by our shared commitment to accessibility and inclusion NAFSA and WES have created the WES-NAFSA African Fellows Program to address this disparity. This program aims to support African international education professionals by providing them with the opportunity to:
- Attend the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
- Engage in valuable professional development opportunities as NAFSA members
We believe this program will empower African international educators, amplify their voices, and foster stronger connections within the global international education community.
2026 WES-NAFSA Fellows
Bridge2Rwanda - Isomo
2026 WES-NAFSA Fellow
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...
EDU Africa
2026 WES-NAFSA Fellow
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.
Intercultural Education Center - Tunisia
2026 WES-NAFSA Fellow
As the Founder of IEC Tunisia, I lead a platform delivering transformative study abroad and intercultural education experiences, positioning Tunisia as a strategic crossroads of global learning. I lead with empathy, openness to the world, and a deep respect for cultural diversity, integrating...
2025 WES-NAFSA Fellows
University of Minnesota
2025 WES-NAFSA Fellow
Dr. Korka Sall is a seasoned international educator, researcher and change maker with more than 15 years in international education, international development, gender and child protection. She is currently the Academic Director of MSID-Senegal, a study abroad program in Senegal for the University of...
Mount Kenya University
2025 WES-NAFSA Fellow
Prof. Mwangi Peter Wanderi is the Principal Corporate Services, Communication and Alumni Relation and the Director Partnerships and Linkages, and an Associate Professor at Mount Kenya University (MKU). He has close to 40 years of research, teaching/ training and community engagement both in...
HALI Access Network
2025 WES-NAFSA Fellow
Misco is a passionate advocate of equal youth access to opportunities and quality education for sustainable and inclusive development. She is a certified Project Management Professional with over 10 years of experience in administration, program design, and youth development in the non-profit and...
