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OUR GLOBAL EXPERTS

Melissa Oppenheimer
Vice President, Global Programs, 
World Learning
melissa.oppenheimer@worldlearning.org

Wagaye Johannes
Chief DEI Officer
World Learning/SIT
wagaye.johannes@worldlearning.org

Tim Rivera
Senior Advisor for 
Innovation and Strategy, 
World Learning
Tim.Rivera@worldlearning.org

Matt Brown
Director, Global Programs, 
World Learning
matt.brown@worldlearning.org

Jessica Ellerbach
Director, Academic Exchange Programs
World Learning
Jessica.Ellerbach@worldlearning.org

Joel Colony 
Vice President, 
External Engagement and Advocacy
joel.colony@worldlearning.org

Reenvisioning Internationalization: Weaving Intentionality into the Global Education Ecosystem
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT
Linda Drake Gobbo (SIT faculty), Professor Emerita, SIT Graduate Institute
Joseph Hoff (SIT Graduate Institute Alumnus), Director of Global Education and Engagement, University of North Carolina-Charlotte 

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MAY

Democratizing Study Abroad from Info Session to Reentry
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT
Michael Sandy (2021 IDEAS Grantee), Director of Study Abroad, Bridgewater State University 
Toni Dye (2021 IDEAS Grantee), Director of Global Learning Advising And Student Services, Western Kentucky University 
Courtney Kroll (2022 IDEAS Workshop Host), Director Of Study Abroad, University of Washington-Tacoma 

Women’s Leadership in International Education: New Paradigms for Future Practice
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT
Sora Friedman, Professor And Chair, International & Global Education, SIT Graduate Institute 
Anna Kelly, Doctoral Student, SIT Graduate Institute 

Exporting Title IX (Again): How to Prepare for the New Regulations (Again)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT
L. Rae, Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, World Learning Inc.

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NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

The World Learning Inc. family includes the global development and exchange nonprofit World Learning; The Experiment in International Living, the nation’s most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students; and School for International Training (SIT), offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT and internationally focused master’s degrees through SIT Graduate Institute.

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HISTORY AND OVERVIEW
OF THE TESOL PROGRAM

World Learning is an international leader in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) training programs dedicated to the professional development of new and experienced teachers, program administrators, and supervisors. Based on the expertise and world-wide impact of its School for International Training’s Masters of Arts degree in TESOL, World Learning has offered the SIT TESOL Certificate Course for over 20 years working with teachers, schools, and ministries of education around the world. The program has since grown to offer a growing selection of courses and certificates, as well as establishing a wide network of professional TESOL trainers across the globe. Our TESOL program offers online, blended, and face-to-face courses, as well as professional consulting services in language program management.

OUR EXPERTS AT NAFSA  

Sophia Howlett
President, School for International Training (SIT)
Sophia.Howlett@sit.edu

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Sora Friedman
Professor of International and Global Education, 
SIT Graduate Institute
Sora.Friedman@sit.edu

Karen Kray
Director of University Relations, 
School for International Training (SIT)
Karen.Kray@sit.edu

Amirah Nelson 
Senior Outreach Officer, 
Fulbright Specialist Program
World Learning
Amirah.Nelson@worldlearning.org

Jordan Byrne 
University Relations Manager, 
School for International Training (SIT)
Jordan.Byrne@sit.edu

Mory Pagel
VP for Innovation, Strategy, and Partnerships, School for International Training (SIT)
Mory.Pagel@sit.edu

Michelle Bolourchi
Program Manager, 
Global UGRAD, 
World Learning 
Michelle.Bolourchi@worldlearning.org

Discover international education opportunities available through World Learning and SIT by scheduling a personal meeting time with one of our experts. Our professionals are experienced in navigating complexities of the field and can provide valuable insights on the best options to meet your goals. From global masters degrees and college study abroad programs offered by SIT to a wide range of development and exchange programs offered by World Learning, we have something for everyone.

Courtney Bauman
University Relations Manager and Alumni Engagement, School for International Training (SIT)
Courtney.Bauman@sit.edu

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Presentations by SIT Alumni | May 30 - June 2, 2023 

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Rachel Rice
Program Manager
IDEAS Program
World Learning
Rachel.Rice@worldlearning.org

Julianna Lewis
Program Officer
IDEAS Program
World Learning
IDEAS@worldlearning.org

Emily Ralic - Moore
Program Manager
Fulbright Specialist Program
World Learning
Emily.ralicmoore@worldlearning.org

Lisa Rae  
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs General Counsel 
World Learning
Lisa.Rae@worldlearning.org