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Friday, May 30, 2025
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Inclusive Restrooms
Location: SDCC, Lobby A, Lobby E, Room 22 Hallway
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Networking Lounge
Location: SDCC, Ballroom 20 Lobby
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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ADA Shuttle Desk
Location: SDCC, Lobby D Entrance
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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EMT Office
Location: SDCC, Box Office E
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Lactation Room
Location: SDCC, Room 13
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Prayer Room
Location: SDCC, Room 19
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Quiet Room
Location: SDCC, Room 12
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: SDCC, Room 27B
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Conference Information Center
Location: SDCC. Lobby D
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Luggage Check
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Luggage Check
Location: SDCC, Lobby D
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Registration Open
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Registration Open
Location: SDCC, Lobby D
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Bayside Studio
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Bayside Studio
Location: SDCC, Room 5B
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Career Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Career Center
Location: SDCC, Room 5A
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Community Centers
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: SDCC, Room 11B
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: SDCC, Room 11A
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: SDCC, Room 9
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: SDCC, Room 10
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: SDCC, Room 7B
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Volunteer Check-in
Location: SDCC, Room 22
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
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Spotlight Speaker
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
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Spotlight Speaker: Climate and Energy Under the Second Trump Administration by David Victor
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Presenter:
David Victor, PhD
– University of California, San Diego
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
PDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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Expo Hall Open
Location: SDCC, Halls C-E
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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NAFSA Pavilion
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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Poster Gallery
Location: SDCC, Expo Hall Poster Fair Area
9:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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NAFSA Bookstore
Location: SDCC, Expo Hall, NAFSA Pavilion
8:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Learning Excursions
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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SOLD OUT: Learning Excursion at San Diego State University: Leveraging Generative AI for International Education
Location: SDCC, Shuttle Bus Desk, Lobby D entrance
Chair and Presenter:
Sean Hauze
– San Diego State University
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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SOLD OUT: Learning Excursion at University of California San Diego: Design-Driven Innovation in Higher Education
Location: SDCC, Shuttle Bus Desk, Lobby D entrance
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM
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Pavilion Programs
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM
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Achieving Success for Your Institution or Organization: NAFSA Member Roadmap
Location: SDCC, Expo Hall, NAFSA Pavilion (Booth P1327)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
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Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
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Coffee Break
Location: SDCC, Expo Hall
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM
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Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Presentations & Judging)
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM
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Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Presentations & Judging)
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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A Lack of Diversity Spells Adversity: Attracting Diverse International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Chair and Presenter:
Rajika Bhandari, PhD
– Rajika Bhandari Advisors
Presenter:
Lydiah Bosire, PhD (she/her/hers)
– 8B Education Investments
Presenter:
Tonya Creamer, MA Applied Linguistics (she/her/hers)
– Oxford International Education Group
Presenter:
Ravi Shankar, MA MS
– University of Rochester
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Moving Beyond Immigration to Make Diversity and Inclusion Accessible for International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Megumi tan (she/her/hers)
– New York University
Presenter:
Shao Chen Pan-Carr, MA
– Seton Hall University
Presenter:
Dāja DuBois, MA (she/they)
– UC Berkeley
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Beyond the Fair: Engaging Prospects from Initial Interest to Enrollment
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Chair and Presenter:
Yasir Ansari, Masters of Business
– Simpled International Education
Presenter:
Brianna Hughes, Masters of Science Administration: International Administration (she/her/hers)
– Lawrence Technological University
Presenter:
Megan Prettyman, MA
– UniQuest
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Champions of Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Recipients
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Chair and Presenter:
Dale LaFleur, PhD, PhD
– NAFSA: Association Of International Educators
Presenter:
Alejandra Bueno, JD
– Alamo Colleges District
Presenter:
Becky George, MA
– University of California Santa Cruz
Presenter:
Ling G. LeBeau, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Syracuse University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Cultivating Global Citizens Through Whole-Person Support in Education Abroad Visa Advising
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Presenter:
Lauryl Cookson, MA International Education (she/her/hers)
– New York University, Office of Global Services
Chair and Presenter:
Sally Roberts, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, College Park
Presenter:
Virginia Ward, MA MS
– Northeastern University
Presenter:
Katie Wiggins-Gawlik, MA (she/her/hers)
– ISEP Study Abroad
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Data-Driven Global Talent Retention: Navigating Sector Needs and Stay Rates
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Chair and Presenter:
Andrew Ness
Presenter:
Matt Durnin
– Nous Group
Presenter:
Omid Feyli, MSc (he/him/his)
– Tilburg University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Faculty-Led Global Learning at the Largest U.S. Community College
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Chair and Presenter:
Gerald Maki, Professor of English
– Ivy Tech Community College
Presenter:
Carmen Paniagua, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Realigning Goals Through Enrollment Caps to Find the Best Fit
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Chair and Presenter:
Amy Bowes, MA (she/her/hers)
– Duke University, Global Education Office
Presenter:
Kayla Soltis-Katella, MA (she/her/hers)
– Office of Global Education, Duke University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Global Outlook: Perspectives on Geopolitics and International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Chair and Presenter:
Ahmad M. Ezzeddine, PhD
– University of Washington
Presenter:
José Celso Freire, Jr., PhD
– Sao Paulo State University (UNESP)
Presenter:
Sara Lopez Selga, MA
– Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Presenter:
Francisco Marmolejo
– Qatar Foundation
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Maximizing Resources and Best Practices for Study State Consortia
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Aron Davidson
Presenter:
Vanessa Andrade (she/her/hers)
– Study California
Presenter:
Jennifer Kenyon, MPA
– SUNY Geneseo
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Emerging Technologies and Trends for Navigating Security Advisory Opinions in Higher Education
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Aaron Blumberg, JD
– Fragomen
Presenter:
Luca lipparini (he/him/his)
– Yale University
Presenter:
Brian L. Simmons, JD (he/him/his)
– Fragomen
Presenter:
Brooke H.M. Stokdyk
– Michigan State University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Organized Chaos: Applying Intercultural Lessons from the Classroom to the Office
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Presenter:
Leeva C. Chung, PhD
– University of San Diego
Chair and Presenter:
Nancy E Young, MALS MAIR
– Portland State University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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Strategies to Evaluate Risk and Respond to Emergencies in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Presenter:
Anna Hayes (she/her/hers)
– Duke University
Chair and Presenter:
Elizabeth Strong, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Missouri State University
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
Chair and Presenter:
Matthew Loehrer, MA
– University of California, San Francisco
Presenter:
Lindsey Goss (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Bloomington
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
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What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Presenter:
Kira Espiritu, PhD
– University of San Diego
Presenter:
Todd Lee Goen, MA (he/him/his)
– Global Puzzles
Chair and Presenter:
Roopa Rawjee, EdD
– Illinois State University
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
PDT
Pavilion Programs
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
PDT
Transitioning to a Successful Career in Retirement
Location: SDCC, Expo Hall, NAFSA Pavilion (Booth P1327)
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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America’s Finest City Trivia
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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America’s Finest City Trivia
Location: SDCC, Room 5B
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogues
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: A Conversation About Agent Management
Location: SDCC, Room 9
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Communicating with Students, Scholars, and Campus Stakeholders about Regulatory Developments
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Politics and Study Abroad Preparation
Location: SDCC, Room 11B
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Sharing AI Strategies, Successes and Challenges from a Leader's Perspective
Location: SDCC, Room 11A
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: What is Our Purpose? Connecting Across NAFSA Regions with Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Location: SDCC, Room 7B
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Submit a Successful Proposal for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Chair and Presenter:
JY Zhou, EdD
– James Madison University
Presenter:
Anna Hayes (she/her/hers)
– Duke University
Presenter:
Whitney Longnecker, MA (she/her/hers)
– Texas Tech University
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Canada Interest Group
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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HBCU Institutional Interest Group
Location: SDCC, Room 2
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Sustainability Special Interest Group
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Third Culture Kid/ Global Nomad Interest Group
Location: SDCC, Room 3
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Attuning to the Future: University Strategies to Adjust to Changing International Student Behaviors
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Chair and Presenter:
Des Cutchey (he/him/his)
– UCAS
Presenter:
Kristina Wong Davis
Presenter:
Tom Trower
Presenter:
Rushi Sheth
– College Board
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Comparative Approaches to Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Chair and Presenter:
Lindsay Pepper, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Oregon
Presenter:
Amanda Doran, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Presenter:
Jennifer Taylor, JD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin - Madison
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Connecting the Dots at U.S. Institutions for International Student Career Success
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Benjamin Waxman
– Intead (International Education Advantage)
Presenter:
Andrew Chen
– F1 Hire
Presenter:
Karin Fischer (she/her/hers)
– Chronicle of Higher Education / Latitudes
Presenter:
Iliana Joaquin (she/her/hers)
– Intead LLC
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Enhancing International Student and Scholar Career Development Through Strategic Partnerships
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Chair and Presenter:
Katrina Knudsen, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, College Park
Presenter:
Dave Anguish, JD (he/him/his)
– UMBC
Presenter:
Stacey Mitchell, PhD Spanish literature (she/her/hers)
– Johns Hopkins University
Presenter:
Rebeca Moreno-Orama, PhD
– University of Maryland, College Park
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Views from Europe on Global Solutions to the Environmental Impacts of Study Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Chair and Presenter:
Daniel Ponce-Taylor, MSc
– Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
Presenter:
Kira Espiritu, PhD
– University of San Diego
Presenter:
Margherita Pasquini, MA
– Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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From Taboo to Transparent: Embracing Transparency and Leaning into Awkward Topics
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Chair and Presenter:
Kelly M. Holland, M.Ed.
– AIFS Abroad
Presenter:
Sara Dart, MA (she/her/hers)
– Enterprise Ireland
Presenter:
Bradley Titus, MA (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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International Alumni and Advancement: Strategies & Best Practices
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Anne Hayner, MA
– Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Aamir Anwar, MA, EDD (he/him/his)
– University of Rochester
Presenter:
Jim Brosam, II
– Jameson Global
Presenter:
Karla McCollum, MBA
– Iowa State University Foundation
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Leveraging AI in International Admissions: Identifying Opportunities and Pilot Projects
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Chair and Presenter:
Sarah Souza, Master of International Business
– Duquesne University
Presenter:
Jahan Ghaznavi, MBA, MS Computer Engineering
– CleverApply
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Practical Steps for Faculty Support in Internationalization Activities
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Chrishon Blackwell, EdD
– George Mason University
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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The Impact of Geopolitical Factors on the International Student Experience
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Janka Ribando, MA (she/her/hers)
– Washington University in St. Louis
Presenter:
Andrea Cajkova, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia
Presenter:
Tereza Kalouskova, Mgr (she/her/hers)
– Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Presenter:
Scott Manley, MA
– University of Michigan
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Understanding "Duration of Status" and Violations of Status
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Chair and Presenter:
Mihwa Lee, MA (she/her/hers)
– Yale University
Presenter:
Travis Feuerbacher, Esq (he/him/his)
– ZF Visa & Immigration
Presenter:
Andrew Shiotani, MA (he/him/his)
– University of California, Davis
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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Unmasking Identity Formation in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Chair and Presenter:
Hiromi Narita, MD (she/her/hers)
– Kirkwood Community College
Presenter:
Tendai Kachingwe (he/him/his)
– DePaul University
Presenter:
Cara Miller, Master's Degree (she/her/hers)
– DePaul University
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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Closing Celebration Orlando 2026 Bash
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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Closing Celebration: Orlando 2026 Citrus Bash
Location: Marriott Marquis, Marina Terrace
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