Director of Cultural Engagement
AIFS Abroad
Kory M. Saunders (she,her,hers) is a lifelong learner of culture and has a keen interest in the connection we as people share between each other and the cultures in which we live. Kory is a proud graduate of Hampton University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University), where she earned a B.S. in Marketing and a B.A. in Spanish and also earned an M.B.A from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and an M.A in International Business with an International Marketing concentration from la Universitat de Valencia, Spain. Kory specializes in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, culture and belonging as well as programming. Kory has worked in both corporate and university settings. Kory is a sought after skilled presenter and workshop facilitator. She has presented at both in person and virtual conferences. Kory was the 2020 finalist for the Diversity Abroad, Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Rising Star Award. Kory was the recipient of the NAFSA Region VII 2020 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in International Education Award. She was also the recipient of the North Carolina State University African American Culture Center’s Ebony Harlem 2021 Nkonsonkonson Staff "Sticks in a Bundle Award". Kory is the creator of Kultural Kurators, a platform to amplify and uplift BIPOC folxs who have had global experiences. She is a finalist for the 2025 Innovation in Global Respectful Disruption Leadership award, Sponsored by Compear Global Education Network. She is currently the Director of Cultural Engagement at AIFS Abroad and leads the Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity initiatives for the organization. She is also the current Co-Chair of the Global Respectful Disruption Summit and a part of the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative.
Enhancing Study Abroad Outreach Stories That Reach All College Students
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST