NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

Visit us at Booth #301! 

NAFSA, the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange, invites you to the 75th NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, our most exciting conference ever! Be a part of the most diverse and comprehensive global event attended by thousands of professionals from across the field. Join us in Washington, DC, a welcoming capital city rich in history and culture, from May 30 to June 2, 2023.

Coinciding with NAFSA’s 75th anniversary, the annual conference and expo will bring together our global community to reflect, celebrate, inspire, and create. We will honor our legacy and progress, renew our community’s mission, and commit to diversifying the voices that shape the future of the international education field for years to come.

IES Abroad will be exhibiting at booth #301 and David Reiersgord, IES Abroad Cape Town Center Director will be presenting. 

IES Abroad Presentations at NAFSA

Critical Approaches to Equity in International Education Practice

Globalization has “flattened” the world in many ways, yet a limited approach to social justice still dominates international education practice. Understanding inequities at the local and national levels—and between the Global North and South—is critical. This session explores synergies between practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and international education—and examines transformative strategies that work toward global equity in the field.

  • Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  •  2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT
  •  Location: WCC, Room 159AB

Presenters

  • David Reiersgord, Cape Town Center Director, IES Abroad
  • Jennifer Ellis Fritz, MPA (she/her/hers), Associate Director, Bucknell University Office Of Global Education
  • Stephen K. Appiah-Padi, PhD, Director, Office of Global and Off-campus Education, Bucknell University, Office Of Global Education

The Resilience of the Small Study Abroad Office - Strategies for Sharing Resources and Maintaining Well-Being

Small offices carry expectations to be experts on every topic related to study abroad: culture connoisseur; diversity, equity, and inclusion expert; financial aid adviser, etc. Presenters explore strategies to leverage resources and opportunities to build support through partners at your institution, other institutions, and outside organizations to maximize benefits.

  • Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • 4:30-5:30 PM EDT 
  • Location: WCC, Salon C

Presenters:

  • Heath Thompson, College Relations Manager, IES Abroad
  • Rebecca Avery, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchanges, Haverford College
  • Tracy Weber, Director of Global Education, Bryn Mawr College

Meet the team attending! 

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Scott Sheridan
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David Reiersgord 
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Sherene Awong
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Brandon Steiner  
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Robin Leephailbul     
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Hope McClelland-Young     
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Michael Green    

 

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Heath Thompson 

 

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Emily Colby 

 

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Robin Pipkin Parker

 

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Brittani Smit

 

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Noelle Baldwin

 

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Ruby Shields

 

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Destiny Oppe   
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Sydne Cook    
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Elizabeth English 
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Amber Mercier
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Carol Carmody
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Lucia You  
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Alex De Gala 
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Kelly O’Hanlon

                     

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Zach Simon 
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William Haglund   

               

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Brett Rumminger 

               

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Join us at the Rainbow SIG Reception!

The most anticipated reception of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference is back!  This year, Rainbow SIG is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the celebrations in Washington, DC are expected to be big! IES Abroad is a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's Rainbow Reception celebrating their 30th Anniversary.  Jason Schroeder, IES Abroad Graphic Designer and Rainbow SIG Co-Chair looks forward to welcoming you at this year's reception! 

  • DATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 31 @ 8-10pm
  • LOCATION: Pitchers & A League of Her Own, 2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC
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Join us at the GoAbroad Innovation Awards & Vote for us!

Join us for the 13th annual GoAbroad Innovation Awards Reception!

  • Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 6:30-8:30PM ET
  • Howl at the Moon, 900 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The reception celebrates innovation in international education through the presentation of the GoAbroad Innovation Awards. Winners are announced for each category and attendees are invited to join in networking with the best of the best in our field! We sincerely hope that you'll be able to join us.

We are also thrilled to share that IES Abroad is a GoAbroad Innovation Awards finalist in TWO categories! VOTE for us by May 31st.