Assistant Director/ ISSS
University of the Incarnate Word
Sheena Connell is assistant director of ISSS at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She has been involved with the development of international education at public and private U.S. universities, Intensive English Programs, and secondary schools. She has more than 12 years of combined experience in an international education setting, SEVP regulations and policy, SEVIS functionality, international enrollment management, recruitment initiatives, cross-cultural training, university-community partnerships, student programming, and NAFSA mentoring. As previous NAFSA KCISSS National Chair (2022), ISTA Network Leader, NAFSA Annual Conference Committee member, two-term NAFSA Academy coach, and recipient of the NAFSA Region III Special Service to International Education Award, much of her career and personal development has been guided by knowledgeable and driven NAFSA colleagues and mentors. As a member leader and active NAFSA Trainer Corps member, Connell strives to be a partner in facilitating new IE professionals' growth as they explore, uncover resources, and forge a bold and informed professional life in international education.
On the local level, she is a member of the Study San Antonio Consortium and serves on the Leadership Committee of the San Antonio Forum for International Education since 2016, a free quarterly event aimed at increasing quality IE professional development access to South Texas HEIs.
Document Fraud, Ethics, and the Designated School Official Role
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Better Together: Collaboration between DSOs and Lawyers
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST