Knowledge Community Resources

NAFSA's five knowledge communities develop and disseminate information, publications, and training for networks of international education professionals. Teams of volunteer leaders coordinate the work of each knowledge community.

Education Abroad
This knowledge community serves:
  • Education abroad advisers, directors, and program coordinators
  • Faculty and administrators who are involved in international educational exchange
  • Representatives of overseas institutions that accept U.S. students

For more information contact:

Kylie Gallagher
University Relations Regional Director - West
CISabroad
Tel: 413.582.0407 ext.5022
[email protected]
International Education Leadership (IEL)
This knowledge community serves:
  • Administrators who shape internationalization policies and strategies
  • Chief international education officers
  • Mid-career professionals aspiring to be international education leaders

For more information contact:

Kati Bell
Director, Global Education Office (GEO)
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue, Edgehill, 3rd Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: 415.482.2483
[email protected]
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
This knowledge community serves:
  • International student and scholar advisers
  • Those who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based international programming

For more information contact:

Adrienne Bergenfield
International Student Adviser, International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS)
International Education Office (IEO)
University of California Santa Cruz
Tel: 831.459.3550
[email protected]
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
This knowledge community serves:
  • Those working in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, marketing, and credential evaluation
  • Trainers and administrators of English language programs
  • Overseas educational advisers
  • Sponsored program administrators

For more information contact:

Roger Fong
Center Director, ELS Language Centers Honolulu
Hawaii Pacific University
1188 Fort Street, MP 133
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: 808.543.8075
[email protected]
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
This knowledge community serves:
  • International and intercultural teachers and trainers
  • Researchers focused on international topics
  • Professionals who want to incorporate existing research into their practice

For more information contact:

Zachary Frieders
Director, Study Abroad
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Tel: 503.752.5628
[email protected]