Education abroad positively impacts student success, but the challenge remains: how do we continue to increase access and support all students to study abroad? Meet us in Atlanta where we will explore topics such as managing mental health for both students and staff, enhancing access to education abroad for underrepresented groups, and ways to support students' intersecting identities across various cultural contexts.
Hosted in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology and The Forum on Education Abroad and designed for early and mid-career education abroad professionals, this seminar will provide insight into current mental health and wellness trends, teach innovative strategies for supporting participants throughout the education abroad lifecycle, help participants understand the unique perspectives of underrepresented students, and provide the foundations on how to apply asset-based advising models to enhance access in global education. |
Jennifer Evanuik
Senior Director, International Initiatives, Georgia State University Jennifer's Bio
Jennifer Evanuik is the Senior Director of International Initiatives at Georgia State University. She previously served as Executive Director of the Office of Global Engagement at Central Michigan University. She has also held roles in international education at Georgia Tech, Davidson College, and Providence Day School. She is currently Chair of NAFSA’s International Education Leadership KC and is actively involved in AIEA, Forum on Education Abroad, and IIE. Her professional expertise includes comprehensive internationalization, study abroad, international student and scholar services, partnerships and agreements, risk management, and intercultural communication. In 2014, Jennifer was selected for the Fulbright International Education Administrator Award in Korea. In 2022 and 2023, Jennifer was invited by the U.S. Department of State to serve as an expert speaker on increasing study abroad capacity to universities in Spain, Greece, and Cyprus. Jennifer holds a B.S. in French and International Business from the Pennsylvania State University and an M.Ed. in Social and Comparative Analysis in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Vidal Annan, Jr., PhD
Senior Director of the Georgia Tech Center for Mental Health Care and Resources in Student, Engagement and Well-Being Vidal's Bio
Dr. Vidal Annan is a clinical psychologist and currently serves as Senior Director in the Center for Mental Health Care & Resources at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In his role, Dr. Annan leads a team of professional counselors and case managers to meet the mental health and wellness needs of the Georgia Tech campus community. As a clinician, he specializes in several treatment approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Psychotherapy. His empathetic approach focuses on the lived experiences of clients and he empowers them to set and work towards their personal, social, and professional goals. Dr. Annan received his PhD from Rutgers University in 2000 with a focus on cognitive processing and experimental psychology. He later respecialized in Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University with a focus on children, teens, and young adults. Upon receiving his clinical license, Dr. Annan worked in several areas of mental health and wellness including K-12 schools and higher education institutions, youth development programs, hospitals, mental health consulting, and private practice. Over the course of his career, Dr. Annan has had the opportunity to teach and present at several colleges and universities including Barnard College, Vanderbilt University, Kean University, and Rutgers University. He has been awarded several grants from foundations such as Autism Speaks, the HealthCare Foundation of New Jersey, and the Prudential Foundation, to conduct program development and clinical work on emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and socio-emotional learning with adolescents and young adults. He has published papers in the area of cognitive processing and social policy development, and his book “In My Feelings”, which focuses on how emotions are processed and understood by teens and young adults, was published in June 2023. Dr. 'Dimeji R. Togunde
Vice Provost for Global Education, Professor of International Studies, Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education, Spelman College 'Dimeji's Bio
Dr. ‘Dimeji Togunde serves as vice provost for global education and professor of international studies at Spelman College where he leads the College’s internationalization efforts, champions each successive strategic plan on global engagement, facilitates curriculum internationalization, builds partnerships to enhance student and faculty exchanges, study abroad, internship, and service learning and faculty and student international research. Under his visionary leadership, Spelman won several awards including the 2017 Senator Paul Simon Award for internationalization and Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in international education from Diversity Abroad in 2018. An active scholar-practitioner, Togunde received the 2024 IES Abroad Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the field of international education, serves as the Series Editor for HBCU International Footprint Book Series, and sits on the board of directors of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) and Cultural Vistas. Previously, he served on the advisory boards of Diversity Abroad and IES Academic Council. John Stein
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair, Georgia Institute of Technology John's Bio
John M. Stein, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair joined the Division of Student Life at Georgia Tech in July 2002. In his role as AVP/Dean of Students, he provides leadership and direction for strategic planning, assessment, and visioning for a comprehensive division of approximately 90 staff and 10 departments. Over the past twenty years, Dean Stein has served in several roles at Georgia Tech including the Director of Success Programs, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. He was appointed to the Vice President and Dean of Students role in August 2015, a role he served in until August 2021. Stein’s career in Higher Education and Student Affairs spans over 40 years. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Stein held administrative positions totally 20 years, at three private liberal arts colleges. He has experience working in Residence Life and Housing, Academic Advising, and for 8 years held a joint appointment between Skidmore College and Four Winds Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital located in upstate New York. He has served in the role of Dean of Students twice both at Sarah Lawrence and Manhattanville College before being appointed Dean at Georgia Tech. Stein’s educational background is in psychology and education. He earned a BA in Psychology and two Masters Degrees, one in Counseling and the other in Educational Psychology. Stein is involved in a number of professional organizations and has presented at a national conferences: NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) Annual Conference, NASPA’s Mental Health, FYE (Freshman Year Experience Conference), ACC-IAC International Conference on topics related to collegiate mental health, suicide prevention, collegiate recovery programs, first-year student transition, and working with at-risk students. Tammy Rosner
Director for Academic Compliance and International Education, University System of Georgia Tammy's Bio
Dr. Tammy Rosner is the Director of International Education at the University System of Georgia (USG), providing system-wide leadership for strategic planning, policy interpretation, and coordination of international education initiatives. Tammy holds an EdD in Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia and has participated in Fulbright programs in Germany and France. Recent publications have concentrated on equity within global education efforts and the facilitation of career readiness through mobile and non-mobile international education experiences. In her free time, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, being active outdoors, and traveling whenever she can. |
Lorie Johns Páulez
Director of Education Abroad, Georgia Institute of Technology Lorie's Bio
Lorie Johns Páulez is the Director of Education Abroad at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. She has worked in international education since 1999 for organizations and institutions in the US and in Spain. Her professional experience includes strategic planning in international education, global education policy development, STEM in education abroad, international program development and management, health and safety and emergency response in education abroad, risk management and compliance, intercultural communication, and leadership and management in international education. Lorie is an active member of NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad; She also serves as the Vice Chair of Engagement on the Executive Committee of IIE's Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3) and has presented sessions and workshops at regional, national, and international conferences. Lorie has led professional panels and consulted in various advisory roles in international higher education. She is a member of NAFSA's Trainer Corps, was previously a member of the on the NAFSA EAKC Subcommittee for Diversity & Inclusion in Education Abroad, held the role of E-Learning Dean for the Education Abroad E-Learning Course, authored a chapter, " Management of the Education Abroad Office," in NAFSA’s Fifth Edition of the "Guide to Education Abroad for Advisors and Administrators," and was the past Chair of the Study Abroad Committee for the University System of Georgia from 2017-2024. She is an alumna of the GT Leading Women @Tech Cohort and is a certified Culture Champion having completed GT’s Inclusive Leaders Academy. Lorie participated in the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator Seminar in India, and she currently serves on Fulbright’s Peer Review Committee. She holds a M.A. in Spanish Literature and Culture from New York University. Marisa Atencio
Assistant Dean & Director for Global Education, Oglethorpe University Marisa's Bio
Dr. Marisa Atencio is Assistant Dean & Director for Global Education at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA. She started her higher education career in a role supporting faculty led study abroad and over the last 25 years has held roles overseeing several International Education (IE) functional areas at public and private institutions ranging in size and scope of global engagement. She an IDI QA and active in professional organizations including ACPA, AIEA, Diversity Abroad, FORUM, NAFSA where she serves as a leader, presenter, and mentor. Her study abroad years ago continues to fuel her passion for intercultural learning and desire to be an advocate and guide for students to pursue their personal and academic goals. Christian Canizales
Assistant Director of Study Abroad Programs, Georgia State University Christian's Bio
Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, Christian Canizales (He/Him) earned his B.A. In World Languages and Cultures from Arkansas State University, Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Canizales studied abroad during his undergraduate career in Costa Rica and conducted graduate research in Peru. Christian's dissertation investigated the ways in which undocumented and DACA recipient Latine students in Arkansas view and overcome their challenges. His favorite place that he has traveled is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Christian believes that international education is vital to any individual's journey but within the context of higher education specifically, he believes it provides students the opportunity to challenge preconceived notions, learn new things about themselves, and propel their journey toward global citizenry. Heather I. Scott, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Engagement and Retention, OMED: Educational Services, Georgia Institute of Technology Heather's Bio
Dr. Heather Scott, Associate Director of Engagement and Retention, OMED: Educational Services, at Georgia Institute of Technology, has been awarded numerous fellowships to advance research in the areas of inclusive excellence and leadership. She has also held the roles of Associate Professor, earning tenure at Kennesaw State University, and Assistant Dean of Inclusive Leadership. Dr. Scott continues to advance her extensive work in global education equity programming as Founding Program Director of the AGILE-(Advancing Global Inclusive Leadership Education) program, sponsored by Delta Air Lines. Dr. Scott holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education Administration from Mercer University, a Master of Education Degree in College Student Affairs Administration from The University of Georgia, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre from Agnes Scott College. She also holds a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace from The University of South Florida. Dr. Scott’s research focuses on women and leadership, with lines of inquiry in higher education administration, Black women in the professoriate, global education equity, and leadership identity development of girls and women. |
Amy Henry
Associate Vice Provost, International Initiatives, Georgia Institute of Technology Amy's Bio
Amy Henry serves as Associate Vice Provost for International Academic Programs and Partnerships at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This role includes leadership of the Office of International Education, which comprises education abroad, international student and scholar services, and on-campus internationalization. Amy is a Georgia Tech Culture Champion, a certified Bold and Inclusive Conversation Facilitator, and she served as inaugural Co-Chair of the Provost’s Employee Engagement Council. She serves international and higher education through volunteer leadership in professional organizations such as the Executive Committee of the Global Leadership League and the planning committee for the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Amy is an alumna of the College of William and Mary (B.A. Sociology) and Georgia Tech (M.S. International Affairs). Joshua Hudson
Director of Study Abroad Programs, Georgia State University Joshua's Bio
Joshua Hudson is the Director of Study Abroad Programs at Georgia State University where he leads international education initiatives to enable diverse students to participate in safe, inclusive, high-quality, international academic experiences that contribute to their success as students and global citizens. Previously, he worked at Clemson University as a Study Abroad Coordinator where he supported students throughout their study abroad experience while working towards university initiatives. Prior to Clemson University, he worked at CIS Abroad as a University Relations Representative in the southeast. Joshua holds a Bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and a Master of Business Administration from Clemson University. He is enthusiastic about connecting students to a variety of international experiences and has lived and worked in Thailand, Chile, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Lauri Goodling
Associate Dean of the Honors College at Perimeter College, Associate Dean of International Initiatives, Georgia State University Lauri's Bio
Lauri Goodling has had a 20+ year career in higher education, nearly all of which has been spent in the associate’s degree granting, open access institution Perimeter College (of Georgia State University). At Perimeter, she serves as Associate Dean of International Initiatives, where she oversees all activities related to international education, and Associate Dean of the Honors College. She is on faculty in the English department, where she teaches composition and creative writing classes. Charmaine Troy, PhD
Associate Director of First Generation and Low-Income Student Initiatives, Georgia Institute of Technology Charmaine's Bio
Charmaine Troy Ph.D. currently serves as the Associate Director of First-Generation Student Initiatives at Georgia Tech. In this role, she is focused on the access, equity, and success of first-generation students. She leads the university’s work in supporting the co-curricular success of first-generation college students and overseeing the planning, development and implementation of programming for first-generation students. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she served as Assistant Dean for First-Generation Student Success at Virginia Tech. She is co-editor of the books Developing and Implementing Promising Practices and Programs for First-Generation Students and Graduate Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): A Student Perspective. She is co-author of the book chapter “Mentoring Experiences of Graduate Students in HBCU Professional Programs.” Dr. Troy earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master in Public Administration from North Carolina Central University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education from Morgan State University. |
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