Zachary Frieders

Associate Program Director, Study Center Operations

University of California Education Abroad Program

Chair, Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC)

Frieders is the Associate Program Director for Study Center Operations at the University of California Education Abroad Program. He was the founding executive director of the UC Davis's Global Learning Hub, supporting the university's "Global Education for All" initiative through study abroad, internships, research, experiential learning, and intercultural and global leadership opportunities. Frieders has more than 20 years of experience in higher education—including at community colleges and the Research I level—mostly in international education. He holds a MA in educational policy and has published multi-institutional research on student learning, study abroad, self-efficacy, and academic success. At NAFSA, Frieders has served in various district roles and as a regional TLS KC representative, Academy coach, and regional chair. He is currently Chair for the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC).