International Education Leadership

About International Education

International education advances learning and scholarship; builds understanding and respect among different peoples; and enhances constructive leadership in the global community. NAFSA and its members believe that international education is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.

Symposium on Leadership 2019

Leadership in Uncertain Times: Addressing a Changing International Education Environment Globally, the higher education sector has entered interesting times of uncertainty, where changes in national policies and attitudes on immigration, international student and faculty mobility and enrollment

Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator

The Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator provides a central point of contact between KC ISSS and ISSS regional liaisons appointed by NAFSA regional teams to focus on ISSS-related issues.

Volunteer Leadership

NAFSA accepts volunteers for national and regional roles in event support, sharing knowledge, teaching and mentoring, and leading discussions.

Exploring Womens Journeys to Leadership in International Education

January 25, 2017

Exploring Women’s Journeys to Leadership in International EducationBy Mandy Hansen I asked my colleagues and session attendees the following question “What is one challenge that you’ve had, as a woman, in navigating your professional life?” A few of the replies

NAFSA International Education Town Hall

NAFSA International Education Town Hall events are our opportunity to share, listen, and learn together.

International Education Leadership On-Demand Seminars

The International Education Leadership collection of NAFSA’s on-demand e-Learning Seminars serve as a valuable resource for professionals looking to launch their careers in international education and become leaders of the field.

Member, Programs and Events

This position assists in the development of the Symposium on Leadership, a NAFSA Signature Program of the IEL KC, conference programming to support the needs of SIOs, and other programs and events throughout the year.

Coordinator, Content Team, 2025 and 2026 Annual Conference Committees (ACC)

This position is a member of the IEL KC leadership team and concurrently represents the IEL KC on the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) Content Team. This position oversees the development of educational, professional development, and networking content for the IEL KC audience at the NAFSA Annual

International Education Professional Competencies (2015)

The NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies™ is the most comprehensive listing of the necessary competencies for success in the field of international education.