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Monday, October 13, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Registration
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Registration
Location: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
EDT
Registration
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
EDT
Registration
Location: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: Parlor A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
Location: Parlor B
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
Location: Salon 5/6
Lead Trainer:
Caitlin L. Dawson, Master of French Studies (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Trainer:
Adwoa Hanson-Hall
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
J-1 Advising: Intermediate
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
J-1 Advising: Intermediate
Location: Salon 3/4
Lead Trainer:
Mingzhi Li, MA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Trainer:
Katrina Knudsen, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore County
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Kick-Off 2025 Bi-Regional VIII and X Conference Case Study Competition
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Kick-Off 2025 Bi-Regional VIII and X Conference Case Study Competition
Location: Independence A
Facilitator:
Jonathan Summers, Director of International Student Services
– Cedar Crest College
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming
Location: Salon 10
Lead Trainer:
Dr. Patricia Sagasti Suppes, PhD
– Stockton University
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Workshop Coffee Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Workshop Coffee Break
Location: Salon Hallway
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
EDT
First-Timers Session
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
EDT
First-Timers Session
Location: Independence A
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
EDT
Opening Reception
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
EDT
Opening Reception
Location: Liberty CD
Sponsored By
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Breakfast
Location: Liberty CD
Sponsored By
Green and Spiegel LLC
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration
Location: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
Location: Salon 8
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
Location: Liberty AB
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: Parlor A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
Location: Parlor B
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Becoming and Being a PDSO/RO:What to Know, What to Do
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Becoming and Being a PDSO/RO:What to Know, What to Do
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Shao Chen Johanna Pan-Carr, MA
– Seton Hall University
Presenter:
Meri Price, MA
– Johns Hopkins University
Presenter:
Thomas Sirinides
– New York University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Bridges or Barriers: Increasing Efficiency of Recruitment and Yield
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Bridges or Barriers: Increasing Efficiency of Recruitment and Yield
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
Dale Edward E. Gough
– FCSA
Presenter:
Samantha Salvatori (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
J. Angeline McMullin, MLA
– James Madison University
Co-Presenter:
Erin Smith
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Ensuring Compliance During the Transition from F/J to Work Visas
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Ensuring Compliance During the Transition from F/J to Work Visas
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah N. Bibawy, JD
– New York University Office of Global Services
Presenter:
Michael N. Castiglione, JD
– Fragomen
Presenter:
Jake Paul Minster, JD
– Fragomen
Presenter:
Sarah Willyard, MA
– New York University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Navigating Uncertainty: Practical Strategies and Support for ISSS Advisors
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Navigating Uncertainty: Practical Strategies and Support for ISSS Advisors
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
Melinda Massaro Ingersoll
– University of Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Marissa E. Amos
– International House of Philadelphia
Presenter:
Dagmara Karnowski, M.A.
– The Pennsylvania State University
Presenter:
Vanessa A. Valenzuela, MS Global and International Education
– The Juilliard School
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
PERM Special Recruitment: Setting Your Institution Up for Success
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
PERM Special Recruitment: Setting Your Institution Up for Success
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Andrew A. Fuller, JD (he/him/his)
– Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi & Doebley
Presenter:
Delores A. Blough, JD
– University of Pittsburgh Office of International Services
Presenter:
Jeffrey A. Van Doren (he/him/his)
– Virginia Tech
International Education Leadership (IEL)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
The Intersectionality of International Education Leadership and Intercultural Competence
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
The Intersectionality of International Education Leadership and Intercultural Competence
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Nodira Pirmukhamedova, DSO/ARO
– CUNY Central Office International Student & Scholar Services
Presenter:
Daniel H. Katz, Ph.D.
– Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
Location: Liberty AB
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Campus to Community: Creating Connection for International Students & Scholars
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Campus to Community: Creating Connection for International Students & Scholars
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Marisa Silva
– One To World
Presenter:
Ethan Edholm
– Fordham University
Presenter:
Gabriella Pavlakis (she/her/hers)
– Temple University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad
Location: Freedom H
Chair & Presenter:
Malikka Hutchins
– Rutgers University - Newark
Chair & Presenter:
Jessica Epstein
– Montclair State University
Chair & Presenter:
Timothy White (he/him/his)
– Montclair State University
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Insight to Action: Leveraging Data to Drive International Enrollment Strategy
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Insight to Action: Leveraging Data to Drive International Enrollment Strategy
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah Souza, Master of International Business
– Duquesne University
Presenter:
Anna M. Bradford, Master of Education - MEd, Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership Concentration: Global Studies
– Millersville University
Presenter:
Jahan S. Ghaznavi, MBA and Master's degree in Computer Engineering
– CleverApply
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
International Scholar Hot Topics
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
International Scholar Hot Topics
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
Jonathan L. Moore, JD
– McCandlish Holton, PC
Presenter:
David Gluckman
– McCandlish Holton, PC
Presenter:
Kasie C. Reyes, MA
– Old Dominion University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Mistakes Were Made
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Mistakes Were Made
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Delores A. Blough, JD
– University of Pittsburgh Office of International Services
Presenter:
Danielle L. Davis, MFA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
Presenter:
Jonathan A. Kratz, M.Ed
– James Madison University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Navigating Leadership In International Education Amidst Paradigm Shifts
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Navigating Leadership In International Education Amidst Paradigm Shifts
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Stephen M. Ferst, EdD
– City University Of New York
Presenter:
Kurt Klein, MD
– The City University of New York (CUNY)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 PM
EDT
COIL + STEM: Engaging Faculty Champions Across Academic Disciplines
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
COIL + STEM: Engaging Faculty Champions Across Academic Disciplines
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Rachel Rice (she/her/hers)
– World Learning
Presenter:
Maria C. Cambraia, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Presenter:
Ilze Nix Faucette (she/her/hers)
– Community College of Philadelphia
Presenter:
Joseph T. Zume, PhD
– Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Education Abroad (EA)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
“Where’s My Paycheck?”: Developing Student Leaders on Passion, Not Pay
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
“Where’s My Paycheck?”: Developing Student Leaders on Passion, Not Pay
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
Payal Batra
– New York University NYU Global Programs
Presenter:
Nicolas Perez (he/him/his)
– Syracuse Univeristy
Presenter:
Delaney Van Wey (she/her/hers)
– Syracuse University
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
An Integrated Approach to Utilizing Intercultural Assessment Tools
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
An Integrated Approach to Utilizing Intercultural Assessment Tools
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Olga Moskaleva
– The Pennsylvania State University
Presenter:
Riki Hay, MPA
– Penn State University
Shared Interest (SI)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Branding Without Boredom: Making Your Education Abroad Office Pop
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Branding Without Boredom: Making Your Education Abroad Office Pop
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Brooke D. Klinger, MA
– Montclair State University
Presenter:
Stacy Phelps (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides Higher Education
Education Abroad (EA)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Government Visitors: The Who, Why, When, and What to Do
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Government Visitors: The Who, Why, When, and What to Do
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
David A. M Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
Presenter:
Elizabeth Goss, JD
– Goss Associates LLC
Presenter:
Helen Leonard, MA
– NYU OGS
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
I’m Still Standing: Telling our Stories as International Educators
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
I’m Still Standing: Telling our Stories as International Educators
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Jennifer Ellis Fritz, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Office of Global & Off-campus Education, Bucknell University
Presenter:
Lucinda Morgan, MEd
– University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Presenter:
Dr. Patricia Sagasti Suppes, PhD
– Stockton University
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Shared Interest (SI)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
OPT Advising Strategies: Empower Students and Save Advisor Time
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
OPT Advising Strategies: Empower Students and Save Advisor Time
Location: Freedom E
Presenter:
Omobonike Odegbami, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Hamilton College
Chair & Presenter:
Moroni Flake
– Homebase
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Surviving the Trump Tsunami: Advising Students/Scholars Amidst Rapid Change
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Surviving the Trump Tsunami: Advising Students/Scholars Amidst Rapid Change
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
David Gluckman
– McCandlish Holton, PC
Presenter:
Jonathan L. Moore, JD
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
CANCELLED--Advancing America through International Education: Cost-Effective Recruitment with EducationUSA
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
CANCELLED--Advancing America through International Education: Cost-Effective Recruitment with EducationUSA
Location: Freedom F
Presenter:
Susana Guzman, Master's Degree (she/her/hers)
– U.S. Dept. of State
Presenter:
Robin Lathrop
– U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Empowering Explorers: Accessible Global Learning for Students with Disabilities
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Empowering Explorers: Accessible Global Learning for Students with Disabilities
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Hyemee Kim, MA (she/her/hers)
– Goucher College
Presenter:
Graeson J. Dwyer, M.S. (he/him/his)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Imagine, Design, Sustain: Building Campus Programs with International Student Organizations
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Imagine, Design, Sustain: Building Campus Programs with International Student Organizations
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
Robert S. Emmett, PhD, PMP
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Chair and Presenter:
Fawna Zwart (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech - Cranwell International Center
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Immigration Jeopardy
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Immigration Jeopardy
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
Helen Leonard, MA
– NYU OGS
Presenter:
Erin Dunleavy, Masters (she/her/hers)
– George Mason University
Presenter:
Meryl Halpern, MA (she/her/hers)
– Saint Joseph's University
Presenter:
Salvatore Longarino
– Fordham University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Power of Partnership: Resources to Support International Students in Employment
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Power of Partnership: Resources to Support International Students in Employment
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Marissa E. Amos
– International House of Philadelphia
Presenter:
Katie Kramar
– International House Philadelphia
Presenter:
Yiwei Zhang, EdD
– University Of Delaware
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
ROI: Secondary Credentials That Warrant Transfer Credit / Advanced Standing
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
ROI: Secondary Credentials That Warrant Transfer Credit / Advanced Standing
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Kathleen Freeman
– The Evaluation Company
Presenter:
Gwendolyne Mustelier (she/her/hers)
– The Evaluation Company (TEC)
Presenter:
Bridget Woods
– The Evaluation Company
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Coffee Break
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Coffee Break
Location: Liberty AB
Sponsored By
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Activate Your Advocacy Superpowers: Grassroots Advocacy for International Education
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Activate Your Advocacy Superpowers: Grassroots Advocacy for International Education
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Ryan Geiger, M.Ed
– Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Global
Presenter:
Elle Butler, MS
– IDP Education
Presenter:
Angela Schaffer, M.A.
– Fund for Education Abroad
Shared Interest (SI)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Strategic collaborations for student success
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Strategic collaborations for student success
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Dagmara Karnowski, M.A.
– The Pennsylvania State University
Presenter:
Dana Brem (he/him/his)
– The Pennsylvania State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Evolving Role of the PDSO
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Evolving Role of the PDSO
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Vivian Yamoah
– Georgetown University
Presenter:
Danielle L. Davis, MFA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
From Paper to Platform: Modernizing Education Abroad Administration Through Technology
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
From Paper to Platform: Modernizing Education Abroad Administration Through Technology
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Ashley Steed (she/her/hers)
– Study Abroad Association LLC
Presenter:
Desirae Wright, MA (she/her/hers)
– Center for Global Programs and Services
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Visa Drama: Navigating Outbound Visa Barriers
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Visa Drama: Navigating Outbound Visa Barriers
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Joana Arruda (she/her/hers)
– University of Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Clemente Garcia, III (he/him/his)
– University of Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Hyemee Kim, MA (she/her/hers)
– Goucher College
Education Abroad (EA)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Why Is Everyone Talking About North Texas? International Branding Lessons
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Why Is Everyone Talking About North Texas? International Branding Lessons
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
James David Shafer, Master of Arts (he/him/his)
– Touro University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Rainbow Reception
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Rainbow Reception
Location: Horizons Rooftop
Facilitator:
Ryan Geiger, M.Ed
– Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Global
Shared Interest (SI)
Thursday, October 16, 2025
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration
Location: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
EDT
Gwyneth A. Smith Fun Run
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
EDT
Gwyneth A. Smith Fun Run
Location: Hotel Lobby
Silver Sponsor:
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Breakfast
Location: Liberty CD
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
Location: Salon 8
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
Location: Liberty AB
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: Parlor A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
Location: Parlor B
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
2025 Biregional VIII and X Conference Case Study Competition
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
2025 Biregional VIII and X Conference Case Study Competition
Location: Independence CD
Facilitator:
Jonathan Summers, Director of International Student Services
– Cedar Crest College
Sponsored By
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
Location: Independence B
Facilitator:
Kathleen Sensabaugh, MPhil (she/her/hers)
– James Madison University
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Christian Interest Group Open Meeting
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Christian Interest Group Open Meeting
Location: Salon 3/4
Facilitator:
Augusta allen
– Eastern University
Facilitator:
Thomas Sirinides
– New York University
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
NAFSA UN Interest Group: Resources and Connections
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
NAFSA UN Interest Group: Resources and Connections
Location: Freedom G
Facilitator:
Chad Goeden, MA (he/him/his)
– Columbia University International Students & Scholars Office
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Regional Leadership Teams Open Meeting and Interest Session
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Regional Leadership Teams Open Meeting and Interest Session
Location: Liberty CD
Facilitator:
Kara Lanuti (she/her/hers)
– University At Buffalo -SUNY
Facilitator:
Malikka Hutchins
– Rutgers University - Newark
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
SUNY Campuses Open Meeting
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
SUNY Campuses Open Meeting
Location: Salon 5/6
Facilitator:
Patricia Tierney, M.Ed.
– State University Of New York (SUNY) Office Of Global Affairs
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Cultivating Global Ambassadors: Student Employment in International Education
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Cultivating Global Ambassadors: Student Employment in International Education
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Lucinda Morgan, MEd
– University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Presenter:
J. Angeline McMullin, MLA
– James Madison University
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Living the Experience: Immersion in Host Families and International Internships
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Living the Experience: Immersion in Host Families and International Internships
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Kelly M. Holland, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– AIFS Abroad
Presenter:
Matthew L. Drexler, M.A.
– University of Delaware
Education Abroad (EA)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Resources in uncertain times
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Resources in uncertain times
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
Michael J. Goldstein, JD
– Goldstein & Cheung LLP
Presenter:
Shao Chen Johanna Pan-Carr, MA
– Seton Hall University
Presenter:
Gwyneth A. Smith, EdM
– Columbia University Irving Medical Center
International Education Leadership (IEL)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
STEM Abroad: Helping STEM Majors Go Abroad—and Graduate—on Time
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
STEM Abroad: Helping STEM Majors Go Abroad—and Graduate—on Time
Location: Freedom H
Chair & Presenter:
Caitlin Ting, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Proram
Presenter:
Richelle Bernazzoli, PhD
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Paul E. Hoyt-O’Connor, PhD (he/him/his)
– New Jersey Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Erica L. Nikolaisen, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Temple University, Education Abroad & Overseas Campuses
Presenter:
Patrick Tunno, PhD
– Penn State University
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
STEM OPT Reporting: From 0 to 24 MO!
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
STEM OPT Reporting: From 0 to 24 MO!
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Evelyn D. Wang
– Columbia University International Students & Scholars Office
Presenter:
Emilie Buse (she/her/hers)
– Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Stronger Together: Building Resilient Teams for the Future of International Education
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Stronger Together: Building Resilient Teams for the Future of International Education
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Shannon Leigh Fuhrman, Doctor of Philosophy (she/her/hers)
– Regent University
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Working with Academic Departments Inviting J-1 Scholars
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Working with Academic Departments Inviting J-1 Scholars
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
James A. Jones, II, M.S. Student Affairs
– New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Presenter:
Polly Lawson
Presenter:
Mingzhi Li, MA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Presenter:
Jared R. Sykes (he/him/his)
– Old Dominion University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Advocacy Update: The Future of Global Education at Community Colleges
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Advocacy Update: The Future of Global Education at Community Colleges
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
Patrice Boulous
– Northampton Community College
Presenter:
Karen McBride, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Community Colleges For International Development
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Education Abroad (EA)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Performance Strategies for Enrollment Success
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Performance Strategies for Enrollment Success
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Jahan S. Ghaznavi, MBA and Master's degree in Computer Engineering
– CleverApply
Presenter:
Sarah Souza, Master of International Business
– Duquesne University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
DOS Exchange Visitor Program Current Issues Panel
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
DOS Exchange Visitor Program Current Issues Panel
Location: Independence CD
Moderator:
Patricia Tierney, M.Ed.
– State University Of New York (SUNY) Office Of Global Affairs
Panelist:
Delores A. Blough, JD
– University of Pittsburgh Office of International Services
Panelist:
Kara Lanuti (she/her/hers)
– University At Buffalo -SUNY
Panelist:
Helen Leonard, MA
– NYU OGS
Panelist:
Mingzhi Li, MA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Exploring Appreciative Advising within a Complete Education Abroad Advising Model
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Exploring Appreciative Advising within a Complete Education Abroad Advising Model
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Jennifer Ellis Fritz, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Office of Global & Off-campus Education, Bucknell University
Presenter:
Margaret S. McCullers, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad)
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
It's a Mess: Fixing the Worst Cases Ever!
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
It's a Mess: Fixing the Worst Cases Ever!
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Chad Lectura
– New York University
Presenter:
Erin Dunleavy, Masters (she/her/hers)
– George Mason University
Presenter:
Maya Sarno, MA
– Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick
Presenter:
Nilyufer Namazova
– Columbia University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Navigating the Maze: Empowering DSOs/AROs for International Students' U.S. Taxation
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Navigating the Maze: Empowering DSOs/AROs for International Students' U.S. Taxation
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Aaron Humiston, DSO/ARO
– Penn State Global - ISSA
Presenter:
Wenjie Fu, Master of Science in Management (she/her/hers)
– Penn State University
Presenter:
Alecia Hollinger, DSO
– Penn State University
Presenter:
Kerstin Roan, DSO, ARO
– The Pennsylvania State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Sponsored By
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
The New Face of Fraud: Scams During Immigration Uncertainty
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
The New Face of Fraud: Scams During Immigration Uncertainty
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Katrina Knudsen, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Presenter:
Danielle L. Davis, MFA (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center Connection Group: Professionals in Transition
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Career and Networking Center Connection Group: Professionals in Transition
Location: Salon 9
Chair and Presenter:
Leigh Lane Peine
– Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
AI’m Here for It: Using Generative Tools in Global Ed
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
AI’m Here for It: Using Generative Tools in Global Ed
Location: Freedom G
Chair & Presenter:
Merryn Clay, M.A.
– Tompkins Cortland Community College
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Clear is Kind: Designing a Pre-Departure Orientation for Parents
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Clear is Kind: Designing a Pre-Departure Orientation for Parents
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Kathleen Sensabaugh, MPhil (she/her/hers)
– James Madison University
Presenter:
Noelle A. Baldwin (she/her/hers)
– IES Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Colleges - Attracting and Supporting International Students
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Colleges - Attracting and Supporting International Students
Location: Salon 3/4
Facilitator:
Gavin Ireland
– Kingsborough Community College (CUNY)
Facilitator:
Patricia Tierney, M.Ed.
– State University Of New York (SUNY) Office Of Global Affairs
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
English Language Programs as Facilitators of Soft Diplomacy
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
English Language Programs as Facilitators of Soft Diplomacy
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Cheryl Ann Ernst, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– University of Delaware English Langauge Institute
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
How to Build a Dream Team for International Student Orientation
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
How to Build a Dream Team for International Student Orientation
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Audrey Nguyen (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Presenter:
Patricia Goldman
– Lehigh University
International Education Leadership (IEL)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Navigating Your Ph.D. Journey While Working Full-time: Tips and Insights
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Navigating Your Ph.D. Journey While Working Full-time: Tips and Insights
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
James A. Jones, II, M.S. Student Affairs
– New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Presenter:
Vivian Yamoah
– Georgetown University
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Piloted an AI-Powered Speaking Practice Method for Working Adult Learners
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Piloted an AI-Powered Speaking Practice Method for Working Adult Learners
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
Chang Liu, MBA, MS in Civil Engineering
– University of Delaware English Language Institute
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Software Users Roundtable
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Software Users Roundtable
Location: Liberty CD
Facilitator:
S. Nichole Hunley (she/her/hers)
– Lehigh University
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Voices of Vulnerability in International Education
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Voices of Vulnerability in International Education
Location: Independence CD
Chair and Presenter:
Madeleine Kemp-de Vega (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo -SUNY
Presenter:
Charles Huntley, MPA (he/him/his)
– Rutgers University
Presenter:
Bianca N. Sylvain
– St. John's University
Shared Interest (SI)
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Coffee Break
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Coffee Break
Location: Liberty AB
Sponsored By
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
AI-Powered Funnel Performance: Fixing Leaks and Optimizing Agent-Based Recruitment
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
AI-Powered Funnel Performance: Fixing Leaks and Optimizing Agent-Based Recruitment
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Jahan S. Ghaznavi, MBA and Master's degree in Computer Engineering
– CleverApply
Presenter:
Sarah Souza, Master of International Business
– Duquesne University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Howard Community College Glocal: Leveraging Community and Cultural Immersion Abroad
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Howard Community College Glocal: Leveraging Community and Cultural Immersion Abroad
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Lombuso S. Khoza, PhD
– Howard Community College
Presenter:
Jacqueline Palmer (she/her/hers)
– Howard Community College
Presenter:
Rosie Varratti, MA TESOL
– Howard Community College
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Preparing for the Unknown, a D/S Conversation
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Preparing for the Unknown, a D/S Conversation
Location: Independence CD
Facilitator:
Mary Nellis
– Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Facilitator:
Omobonike Odegbami, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Hamilton College
Facilitator:
Patricia Tierney, M.Ed.
– State University Of New York (SUNY) Office Of Global Affairs
International Education Leadership (IEL)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Research at Risk: Visa Policy Meets Global Tensions
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Research at Risk: Visa Policy Meets Global Tensions
Location: Independence A
Chair and Presenter:
Kristen R. Dennis, JD (she/her/hers)
– Goldblum, Pollins & Dennis PC
Presenter:
Alejandro H. Dardik Radonski, JD
– Goldblum, Pollins & Dennis, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Strategic Advocacy: Communicating through Bureaucracy
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Strategic Advocacy: Communicating through Bureaucracy
Location: Freedom E
Chair and Presenter:
Nora Henry (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Presenter:
Alexis M. Akagawa, MPA
– Columbia University
Presenter:
Ethan Edholm
– Fordham University
Presenter:
Sandra Pittenger
– University of Rochester
Shared Interest (SI)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Study State Consortia: The Collaborative Edge in International Student Recruitment
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Study State Consortia: The Collaborative Edge in International Student Recruitment
Location: Freedom H
Chair and Presenter:
James David Shafer, Master of Arts (he/him/his)
– Touro University
Presenter:
Stephanie Acuna (she/her/hers)
– Study New Jersey
Presenter:
Anna M. Bradford, Master of Education - MEd, Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership Concentration: Global Studies
– Millersville University
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Unseen, Not Unsupported: Reimagining Access for the Post-Pandemic Generation
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Unseen, Not Unsupported: Reimagining Access for the Post-Pandemic Generation
Location: Freedom F
Chair and Presenter:
Caylie Middleton, M.S.ed (she/her/hers)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Presenter:
Katherine N. Burnam
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Blacksburg, VA
Presenter:
Graeson J. Dwyer, M.S. (he/him/his)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EDT
Thursday Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EDT
Thursday Reception
Location: Liberty CD
Friday, October 17, 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Friday Morning Coffee
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Friday Morning Coffee
Location: Liberty AB
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Registration
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Registration
Location: Liberty Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Career and Networking Center
Location: Salon 8
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Exhibit Hall
Location: Liberty AB
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: Parlor A
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Meditation/Prayer Room
Location: Parlor B
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
3 Easy Ways to Fill Your International Program
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
3 Easy Ways to Fill Your International Program
Location: Freedom G
Chair and Presenter:
Jennifer Hefner
– Fellowship Travel International, Inc.
Presenter:
Mayumi Nakamura
– Randolph-Macon College
Education Abroad (EA)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
Location: Salon 5/6
Facilitator:
Leslie Garrison, Higher Education Adm (she/her/hers)
– George Mason University
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Insurance 101 for International Office - Supporting Students' Health Needs
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Insurance 101 for International Office - Supporting Students' Health Needs
Location: Independence B
Chair and Presenter:
Thomas St. Denis
– Compass Student Insurance
Presenter:
Helen Leonard, MA
– NYU OGS
Presenter:
Jennifer Teeter
– Compass Student Insurance
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Mentorship Program Open Meeting
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Mentorship Program Open Meeting
Location: Freedom H
Facilitator:
Katherine N. Burnam
– Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Blacksburg, VA
Facilitator:
Ryan Geiger, M.Ed
– Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Global
Facilitator:
Samantha Johnson, MA
– New York University
Facilitator:
Leigh Lane Peine
– Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
One-Person (and Small) Office Interest Group
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
One-Person (and Small) Office Interest Group
Location: Liberty CD
Facilitator:
Karen Kalriess, M.A., Ed.
– New York School of Interior Design
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Phase II Open Meeting
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Phase II Open Meeting
Location: Independence A
Facilitator:
Janice M. Bogen (she/her/hers)
– Thomas Jefferson University
Facilitator:
Gail Hochhauser
– AIFS Foundation
Facilitator:
Martín Tillman, MA
– Gateway International Group
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
RainbowSIG Open Meeting and Networking Hour
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
RainbowSIG Open Meeting and Networking Hour
Location: Salon 3/4
Facilitator:
Louis Deemer, M.Ed. (he/him/his)
– University of Pittsburgh Office of International Services
Shared Interest (SI)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Keynote and Recognition Brunch
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Keynote and Recognition Brunch
Location: Liberty CD
Plenary Speaker:
Lauren Swartz
– World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
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