From political uncertainty and rapidly shifting national priorities to new global realities reshaping the field, it matters now more than ever that we have strong, ethical, and confident leaders at the forefront of international education. On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Clare Overmann, the CEO of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), about why community and convening resources are essential, how AIEA advances good practices and shared values, and explore what leadership looks like today. Plus, we get a special sneak peek of next week's AIEA Annual Conference in Washington D.C.!

Join us for a conversation with our very own Beth Price, Senior Vice President of Student Engagement. We'll explore what it truly means to be student‑first in today’s rapidly evolving global environment. Beth shares how WorldStrides approaches student engagement throughout the entire student journey from the first touchpoint to Global Ambassador. We dive into shifting student behaviors, the importance of community building, and how intentional and personalized engagement helps students feel supported.

On our latest podcast episode, host Zac Macinnes sits down with Blair Thomson, the Senior International Officer and Director of Study Abroad at the University of Mississippi. Blair harnesses her nearly two decades of experience shaping global learning at Ole Miss in our conversation about how best to encourage institutions to better understand the importance of investing in international education. Together we explore how to turn data into stories that resonate, align global engagement with broader campus priorities, and empower faculty and staff to become better advocates for studying abroad.