Advancing Internationalization Goals Through Strategic Communication

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Strategic communication is critical in helping educational institutions and global programs achieve their internationalization goals and objectives. This session explores approaches and tactics for different globally focused programs to keep attendees focused, aligned, efficient, and effective, regardless of the resources available at their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

Utilize key components of a communications strategy within different institutions, programs, and resource abilities.
Apply and implement communications strategies and approaches to advance internationalization.
Advance international units and globally focused programs and projects through successful communication.

Presenter(s)

Rachel Krein, MS (she/her/hers)

Director of Strategic Communications and Operations
Office for International Students & Scholars, WashU

Chair and Presenter(s)

Ali Loge, MA (she/her/hers)

Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Global Affairs, University of California, Davis

Presenter(s)

Antonia Lortis, MBA

Marketing Director
Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota
Janka Pieper, MA

Senior Director of Communications
Office of the Vice President for International Relations, Northwestern University