Investing Inward: Professional Development as a Strategic Priority in International EducationJune 10, 2026
Investing Inward: Professional Development as a Strategic Priority in International EducationJune 10, 2026
Investing Inward: Professional Development as a Strategic Priority in International Education Professional development is not a perk. It is the infrastructure that allows international education practitioners to grow, adapt, and lead effectively. Yet the field has rarely examined how it invests in its own people: what professional development actually looks like across institutions, what the research tells us about participation, and how to make it a strategic priority rather than a budget line item. This session brings together researchers, practitioners, and organizational leaders for a grounded conversation on professional development in international education. Drawing on emerging research and field experience, panelists will explore what meaningful investment in people looks like, how institutions can move from ad hoc to strategic, and what the evidence says about building strong, capable global education teams. Moderator: Claudio Castaneda, Director of Content & Programs, DA Global Access Network Presenters: Dr. Roopa Rawjee, Executive Director Office of International Engagement, Illinois State University Dr. Lily Lopez-McGee, Senior Director of Diplomatic Fellowships, Howard University Stacey Hansen, Educational Policy & Leadership, Ph.D. Candidate June 10, 2026 at 11:00am ET Register
