League Pop Up Gathering - NAFSA 2026 (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Free for members & non members

Pop Up Gathering – NAFSA 2026

Let's meet in Orlando! Join us for a free, open-to-everyone pop event held in conjunction with the NAFSA conference. Come connect with other members and introduce The League to those not yet joined. League energy is contagious... come have some fun!

WAIT.. WHO IS THIS??

This fun little character is a gift to all pop-up attendees on behalf of our gold sponsors CEA/CAPA Education Abroad, ISEP Study Abroad, EF Study Abroad and WorldStrides Higher Education. Meet your global support sidekick—a cheerful desk companion who holds your phone with a smile and never minds a squeeze when the day gets long!

At the event, find anyone with a light-up necklace to get this giveaway. Be sure to ask about upcoming League programs. One per person please.

Thanks to our gold sponsors:

Note: Since this is a pop-up event, we do not have a reserved space and the drinks are optional for you to purchase at the bar. You can stay the whole time or just swing through on your way to dinner. But please do stop by and say hello!

While this event is free you do need to RSVP so we can get a head count. Please bring a colleague, friend, or your boss to introduce them to The League.

See you there!

Affinity Group: Connect w/ Professionals Based in Europe (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Please adjust your time zone, this program is held at 10AM CEST (Central European Timezone)

For GLL professionals across Europe, our Coffee Connect session offers a welcoming space to forge genuine connections and hear straight from you, our community, on the topics you'd love to dive into at upcoming events.

Whether you've just returned from a conference or haven't joined one yet, come share your perspectives, swap stories, and guide future conversations that resonate with our shared priorities and passions.

Hosts:

Deborah Knaust has served as Dean of Student Life and Engagement at Franklin University Switzerland for the past decade. Situation in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, Franklin welcomes a diverse student body, approximately half from North America and half from around the world. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, Deborah plays an integral role in institutional planning, decision-making, strategic development, and management of U.S. partnerships. Before relocating to Switzerland, she held positions at U.S. universities supporting international students, scholars, and study abroad programs. A dedicated advocate for intercultural learning, she consistently weaves global perspectives into her work and recently assumed leadership of Franklin’s Career Readiness initiatives. Having lived in Bulgaria, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States, Deborah brings a wealth of international experience and looks forward to engaging with GLL members to foster meaningful growth and collaboration

Metrice Harris-Weedman (PhD) is an international education consultant, mental health practitioner, social justice advocate, and researcher. She created MENSCH, an international advisement framework that bridges gaps for underrepresented students in education abroad through culturally sensitive, student-focused practices. Her work emphasizes inclusive approaches, student wellbeing, and collaborative support, drawing on experience in campus counseling, crisis intervention, and cross-cultural education. She recently collaborated with Rutgers University on an innovative initiative in international education and mentors study abroad alumni. Having lived abroad for over 25 years in Germany and France, Metrice brings lived intercultural insight to her work. As Co-Chair of the Global Leadership League’s European Affinity Group, she is committed to fostering support and advancing inclusive leadership.

The Global Leadership League upcoming events

League Pop Up Gathering - NAFSA 2026 (28 May 2026)

Affinity Group: Connect w/ Professionals Based in Europe (10 Jun 2026)