This session dives into the missing manual of management and supervision in international education. While we are often promoted for our high performance as individual contributors, the shift to supervisor is one of the most demanding transitions one can make, especially when we don’t receive formal training. Our seasoned panelists will share how they navigate being a manager, including generational differences, team dynamics, and organizational change. We will explore real-world practices and scenarios applicable to both newer managers and seasoned leaders looking to refine their craft.
Participants will walk away with field-tested tips and answers to your priority questions.
Speakers:
Alejandra Herrera, M.A. serves as the Regional Director of Operations for Latin America at CIEE, where she oversees multicultural teams and operations across a diverse network of study centers, including sites in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. With over a decade of leadership in international education, she has navigated a successful career path from teaching and academic affairs to high-level regional management. She is based in Santiago, Chile.
Sarah E. Spencer, M.A., is the founder of OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and co-founder of the Global Leadership League. A seasoned coach and leadership consultant with decades of experience in international education, she helps higher education and non-profit professionals navigate workplace dynamics, advance their careers, and strengthen intercultural and organizational effectiveness. Sarah held leadership positions at the University of St. Thomas and remains active in the sector. She is based in St. Paul, MN.
Elizabeth Erbeznik, Ph.D. is the Senior Associate Vice President of Curriculum and Academics at WorldStrides, where she leads the Academic Affairs & Records team, oversees the academic integrity of higher ed programs, and supports alignment between host and home university coursework. Elizabeth’s career spans the Peace Corps, college-level teaching, and a senior leadership role. She serves as a leader for the "New to Management" Affinity Group within the Global Leadership League, and is based in Austin, Texas.
Moderator:
Dr. Elsa Maxwell Bourdon is the founder of Shift Intercultural, a consultancy dedicated to inclusive excellence and leadership development in higher education. She has two decades of experience as an education abroad administrator, faculty member, and intercultural trainer. Her areas of expertise span career readiness, intercultural coaching, assessment design, and leadership development. She is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
HOST:
Amy Henry, M.S.leads Georgia Tech’s Office of International Education (OIE), which collaborates with faculty and staff across the institution to broaden and deepen comprehensive internationalization. OIE spans education abroad, international student and scholar services, and on-campus internationalization. Amy serves international and higher education through volunteer leadership in professional organizations such as the Executive Team of the Global Leadership League and the planning committee for the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Amy resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
