The Stevens Initiative is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of its Global Champions, a distinguished group of leaders in the education and exchange field. These exceptional individuals have been selected for their outstanding contributions and commitment to advancing global education and virtual exchange.
Global Champions are leaders who continue to demonstrate remarkable influence, knowledge, and passion in their fields. Each of them will leverage their expertise and network as we work towards our collective vision of a world where every young person can participate in a meaningful virtual exchange.
Global Champions will work closely with the Stevens Initiative to advocate for virtual exchange, share best practices, and inspire new ways to connect young people and educators across cultures.
Please join us in recognizing the 2024-2025 Global Champions:
- Adem Oummedour –Freelance Brand Designer
- Amal El Haddadi – English Teacher, Exchange Lab
- Amelia Dietrich – Senior Director for Research & Publications and Managing Editor, Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
- América Anaid Avalos Galindo – National Manager of Education and Family Philanthropy, Coppel Foundation
- Amy Gillett – Vice President of Education, The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
- Amy Sit – Strategy and Design Fellow, Friday
- Andrés Lanza – Global Education Programs, AFS Intercultural Programs
- Andy Mink – Director of Rural Initiatives, Smithsonian Institution
- Ayca Ariyoruk – Fellow, Center for AI and Digital Policy
- Brenda Ivonne Garcia Portillo – Coordinator of Education and Culture, United States Consulate at Monterrey, Mexico, and Independent Consultant, Be Global International Consulting
- Camille Parkinson – Training Associate, USAID
- Caroline Faircloth – Global Studies Specialist, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
- César Gutierrez – Director of Institutional Enhancement, Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES) and Board President, Asociación Mexicana para la Educación Internacional (AMPEI)
- Chris Dubia – Executive Director, MapWorks Learning
- Danielle Chaussee – Spanish Teacher and Global Scholars Program Coordinator, Oconomowoc High School; Coordinator, Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy
- GianMario Besana – Associate Provost for Global Engagement and Online Learning, DePaul University
- Holden Garrison – Branch Manager Trainee, Mariner Finance
- Jennifer Chen – Director of Virtual Programming, World Learning
- Jodi Resch Brownell – Spanish Teacher, Crandon High School
- Kristina Katsos – Senior Instructor, American University of Sharjah
- Kyle Kastler – Associate Director of Global Learning Abroad, University of Maryland
- Loreley Godfrey – Student, Wellesley College
- M’hamed En-nosse – Director, the International Foundation for Training and Development (IFTD)
- Nadera Alborno – Dean and Professor of Education, American University in Dubai
- Nadia Mavrakis – Chief Executive Officer, Culturingua
- Sally Mudiamu – Deputy Executive Director of Global Engagement, Portland State University
- Stephanie Doscher – Assistant Vice Provost for Curriculum Internationalization, University of Minnesota
- Verónica Rodriguez Luna – Doctor of Education, Universidad Veracruzana and Vice President, Latin American COIL Network
