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• New to Management (Affinity Group): Managing Conflict

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Workplace conflict doesn't always mean open disputes between teammates. Sometimes "conflict" looks like a colleague feeling slighted or overlooked. Or it looks like co-workers who have differing opinions about how the tasks of a team project should be prioritized or handled. In this session, we'll discuss ways that we can build strong teams, good communication channels, and recognize conflict in the earliest stages so we can resolve issues before they engulf the workplace. 
  

  
  

  Elizabeth Erbeznik (she/her) is an international educator with nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Her first role in education involved teaching English to middle schoolers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. (Had her Malagasy colleagues done a performance review of her teaching abilities back then, she'd have been placed squarely in the "needs improvement" phase.) She then went on to earn a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. After spending several years teaching college-level French and leading study abroad programs in Paris and Bordeaux, she took a role in the Academic Affairs department at WorldStrides (originally ISA) in 2015. She loves onboarding new colleagues, setting goals, meeting quarterly objectives, and collaborating with her team to ensure that they're supporting student learning on all their programs. In her spare time, she thrives by hanging out with her family in Austin, TX, reading, writing short stories, and traveling. 

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• Stop Feeling Like a Conference Newbie - even if you are one!

  • When
    07 May 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    online

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  We are in the midst of conference season, with one of the largest global education conferences just a few weeks away (NAFSA: Association of International Educators May 27-30, 2025). Whether this is your actual FIRST international conference or maybe you just feel like it's your first time, we invite you to come for a Zoom chat about how to navigate and make the most of this event or others in your future.

  Your guest hosts have been around the block a few times –100+ combined national/global conference appearances – so they know the ins and outs, and the ups and the downs. During our program, we will talk about these important conference topics:

  • What to do in advance of attending a conference
  • How to make any conference session more useful
  • Conquering the conference’s exhibition hall and making sure you gain value, not just swag.
  • After the sun sets, how will you spend your time to the benefit of your career connections?
  • Tips and tricks to manage energy and stay healthy

  You will enjoy learning from some of the mistakes this crew has made through the years and leave with a seriously practical list of things to do that will make your conference one of the most amazing experiences of your career. Whether you live in the USA or abroad, this session is designed to help you navigate and plan for your best learning and connection.

  Note: This is an interactive session so bring your questions and your own experiences to share as we will have time for discussion.

  Hosts:

  

  Amy Henry, Georgia Institute of Technology

  

  Cynthia Banks, University of Colorado Boulder

  

  Martha Johnson, PhD, CEA|CAPA

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• Parents of Children Affinity Group: Parenting and Relationships

  • When
    14 May 2025
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    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Come join the Parents of Children Affinity Group discussion! One thing we know is that parenting can make the best of relationships more difficult. Our time shifts to raising kids, and relationships with our partners and co-parents are often put on hold. Dividing parental responsibilities, balancing work, and parenting can be stressful. How do we keep our relationships strong while raising kids? How do we manage the dynamics of in-laws and family? How do we co-parent after separation or divorce? 

  Join this upcoming Affinity Group discussion. Every one of us has unique insights and knowledge about this topic to share with the group. We welcome all parents to join us and learn, share, guide, and thrive!

  Parent Affinity Host:

  

  Abi Cavazos is an International Education professional who has worked in higher education for over 20 years. She began working in the study abroad field in 2012, and has served in various capacities at a variety of institutions during the past 10 years. She is also a mom to a 12-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. She has navigated issues such as work/life balance, stages of grief with kids, and ‘mom guilt’ of being a working parent. In her current role, Abi serves as Associate Director for Study Abroad at Siena College outside of Albany, NY.   

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• Lead Like the Person You Want o Be: Identity-Based Habits for Lasting Growth

  • When
    15 May 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  This interactive session helps participants explore how lasting change begins not with goals, but with identity. Inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear, the workshop guides attendees in shifting from outcome-based thinking to identity-based action—helping them define who they want to become and build small habits that reinforce that identity. Participants will walk away with a personalized habit statement, a deeper sense of self-awareness, and a powerful framework for growth in both their personal and professional lives.
  

  Personal Leadership & Development Host:

  
  

  Gina Mahfood

  Gina Mahfood is a dynamic strategic leader with a proven track record of spearheading organizational growth, business development, and operational transformation. With over 20 years of experience in the higher education and learning sectors, she has consistently driven success through innovative strategies and a commitment to excellence. Holding an M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University, Gina is adept at fostering leadership, career development, and emotional intelligence within teams.

  Her extensive career includes leadership roles at CEA CAPA Education Abroad, where she served as Senior Director of Enrollment Services, transforming enrollment strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. At Potential Unleashed Consulting, she excelled as a Senior Design and Sales Consultant, where she delivered impactful training solutions and contributed to curriculum development.

  Gina's dedication to education extends beyond her professional roles; she has actively contributed to prominent organizations such as NAFSA and Diversity Abroad, advocating for regulatory best practices, public policy, and diversity in education. Her work on the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee at NAFSA and her involvement with Diversity Abroad underscore her commitment to educational equity and international collaboration.

  Gina is thrilled to be a part of the Global Leadership League and is ecstatic to serve as the Thematic Director for Personal Leadership and Development!

  
  

  Co-Host: 

  

  Amy Henry, Executive Director Office of Global Education, Georgia Tech 

  Amy Henry leads Georgia Tech’s Office of International Education (OIE), which collaborates with faculty to lead student-centered internationalization. OIE serves the campus through education abroad, international student and scholar services, and on-campus internationalization. Amy is a Georgia Tech Culture Champion, Co-Chair of the Provost’s Diversity Council, and a certified Bold and Inclusive Conversation Facilitator. Amy serves international and higher education through volunteer leadership in professional organizations such as the Executive Committee of the Global Leadership League and the planning committee for the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Amy is an alumna of the College of William and Mary (B.A. Sociology) and Georgia Tech (M.S. International Affairs).   

  
  

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