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.

• Claudio Castaneda, Director of Content & Programs, DA Global Access Network

• 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

Join experienced practitioners for a conversation on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Virtual Exchange (VE), exploring not only what these models are, but why they are gaining renewed attention at this moment. Panelists will discuss how COIL can expand access to global learning, the types of student outcomes emerging from these experiences, and how virtual exchange can contribute to equity and career readiness goals.

• Kyle Cox, University Relations Director, CIS Abroad

• Dr. Daniel Nolan, Director of COIL Programming, University of Minnesota
• Adam Freed, Regional Director of Academic Partnerships, Asia-Pacific Academic

April 1, 2026 at 12:00pm ET

The Zoom link for the event will be sent to participants after they have registered. If you have yet to receive your personalized Zoom link by at least 1 hour before the event, please reach out to us at members@daglobal.org

See how Dartmouth folded BeGlobali Pathways into everyday workflows to make pre-departure smoother, reduce repeat advising, and give advisors time back for high-impact conversations. We’ll walk through what worked, what they adjusted, and how they keep improving student preparation with BeGlobali.

Perfect for: Study abroad/global ed teams, career partners, and anyone looking to standardize preparation while freeing advisors to do their best work.

Panelists

• Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder, DA Global Access Network
• Noelle Warinsky, Assistant Director of Study Away, Dartmouth College

Moderator

• Claudio Castaneda, Director of Programs & Content, DA Global Access Network

This webinar is free for the general public.

International education is shifting faster than most institutions can respond. Climate volatility, geopolitical tension, demographic shifts, and rapidly evolving student needs are reshaping the landscape in real time. This session brings together practitioners from Canada, Spain, and the US to explore how futurist thinking can help us make sense of disruption and plan with purpose.

Together, we’ll examine the signals shaping the next chapter of internationalization and discuss how institutions can move from reactive crisis management toward intentional, values-aligned strategies. Participants will engage in guided discussion share insights from their own contexts, and leave with practical steps to strengthen resilience and future-readiness across their global learning ecosystems.

Presenters:

• CJ Tremblay, Founder & Managing Director, Alethea Global Consulting Cooperative
• Antonio Gutiérrez, Chief Visionary Officer, Celei Regenerative Education

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm US Eastern Time.

Participants will learn how collaborative structures not only help students balance academic, career, and social demands but also enable higher education professionals to work more efficiently and effectively by sharing information, aligning goals, and delivering coordinated support. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to build or strengthen collaboration on their own campuses and enhance outcomes for both students and staff.

• Harold Ortiz, Graduate Program Manager, Arizona State University
• Lurissa Brown, Associate Director, International Initiatives , Arizona State University

February 18, 2026 at 12:00 – 1:00pm US Eastern Time.