Voices

Katie Pazda
Various roles and experiences set me on my career journey in international education—and I have high hopes for newcomers to the field.
Karen Bauer
A high school experience in Japan forever changed the trajectory of my life.
John Hildebrand
Creating positive change in small and big ways will ensure international education’s lasting impact on the future.
Christopher Caldwell
My adviser’s actions and encouragement set me on a path to positively impact others.
Frances J. Santiago, PhD
Generosity, compassion, empathy, and understanding are abundant among international educators, both newcomers and veterans of the field.
Emily Ostenson
Trusting my networking style led to my first international education job—and lessons that I carry with me.
Fanta Aw, PhD
This year's Simon Award winning institutions offer inspiration and hope amid challenging times.
Senem Bakar
Why compliance management is a critical competency now and in NAFSA’s next chapter.
Meredith Bell
Five international educators reflect on their personal journeys and how the field can better serve Hispanic and Latinx students and professionals.
Sheila Schulte, Katie Bowler Young
Two international educators reflect on developing expanded partnership skills and deepening knowledge through a Fulbright-Nehru program.