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Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Registration
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Registration
Location: Foyer
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
Location: Santa Monica
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
PDT
Surviving the Trump Tsunami: Advising Students/Scholars Amidst Rapid Change
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
PDT
Surviving the Trump Tsunami: Advising Students/Scholars Amidst Rapid Change
Location: California
Chair and Presenter:
David Gluckman, Esq.
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Information Literacy-Technology in Education Curriculum Across the Globe
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Information Literacy-Technology in Education Curriculum Across the Globe
Location: Pacifica AB
Chair and Presenter:
Joanne P. Munisteri, BSFS, MA
– CIED
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Intentional Assessment Strategies for Better Student Services and Support
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Intentional Assessment Strategies for Better Student Services and Support
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Jessica M. Fareri
– University of California - Davis
Presenter:
Kim Notehelfer
– UC Davis
Shared Interest (SI)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Nourishing Your Roots -- Self-Care during Unpredictable Times
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Nourishing Your Roots -- Self-Care during Unpredictable Times
Location: San Diego
Presenter:
Tabitha Fleming, MS (she/her/hers)
– Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Jennifer Gerardi (she/her/hers)
– University of California-Riverside
Shared Interest (SI)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
Location: Foyer
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Hot Topics in Employment Based and Scholar Visas
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Hot Topics in Employment Based and Scholar Visas
Location: Pasadena
Chair & Presenter:
Joseph Elias, JD
– University of Southern California
Co-Presenter:
Catherine A. Shock, J.D. (she/her/hers)
– Caltech & JPL
Co-Presenter:
Rajan Eapen, JD
– UC Berkeley - Berkeley Intl Office
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Introducing American Culture Through a Multicultural Lens
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Introducing American Culture Through a Multicultural Lens
Location: San Diego
Chair and Presenter:
Becky Kyles (she/her/hers)
– Scripps College
Presenter:
Jeremiah Lee
– University of California, Berkeley
Presenter:
Quintessence Townsend, M.A. Candidate (she/they)
– La Familia Counseling Center
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Listserve LIVE! - Analyzing Regulatory Issues and Maximizing Resources
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Listserve LIVE! - Analyzing Regulatory Issues and Maximizing Resources
Location: California
Presenter:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Chair and Presenter:
Nusha Shishegar
– Glendale Community College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
Enhancing Risk Management for Small International Education Offices
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
Enhancing Risk Management for Small International Education Offices
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Zachary Einerson, PhD (he/him/his)
– SafeAbroad
Presenter:
Lisa Loberg, EdD (she/her/hers)
– ArtCenter College of Design
Presenter:
Katie Perkins, MSW
Presenter:
Katie Roller DiDonato, EdD (she/her/hers)
– https://www.academicstudies.com/
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
What's Missing In Memorandums?
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
What's Missing In Memorandums?
Location: Santa Clara
Chair and Presenter:
Liv Johnson, M.A.Ed.
– Lawrence University
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
First-time Faculty Support: What to Start, Stop and Continue
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
First-time Faculty Support: What to Start, Stop and Continue
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Karena Cronin
– n/a
Presenter:
Paula Messina (she/her/hers)
– AIFS Study Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study)
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
How AI Is Transforming English Speaking Proficiency—and International Student Recruitment
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
How AI Is Transforming English Speaking Proficiency—and International Student Recruitment
Location: Santa Clara
Chair and Presenter:
Matthew Sussman
– FLOW Speak
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
OPT Advising Strategies: Empower Students and Save Advisor Time
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
OPT Advising Strategies: Empower Students and Save Advisor Time
Location: Pacifica AB
Chair & Presenter:
Courtney L. Jacobson
– Homebase
Presenter:
Sharon Ericsson, BA Journalism, Public Relations (she/her/hers)
– University of California Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PDT
Mentor Session 3
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PDT
Mentor Session 3
Location: Monterey
11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
PDT
Let the Games Begin
11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
PDT
Let the Games Begin
Location: San Marino
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Registration
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Registration
Location: Foyer
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
English Proficiency in Speaking-success in the classroom and beyond
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
English Proficiency in Speaking-success in the classroom and beyond
Location: San Diego
Chair and Presenter:
Donna Cameron, M.S.
– IELTS USA
Presenter:
Violet R. Ket
– DSO Help
Presenter:
Olivia Chen Loo
– Pasadena City College
Presenter:
Jennifer Singer, BA/DELTA
– IELTS USA
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
Evaluation, Verification, Updates from Afghanistan, Iran & the Middle East
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
Evaluation, Verification, Updates from Afghanistan, Iran & the Middle East
Location: Pacifica C
Presenter:
Robyn Schoenung, Bachelor of Fine Art
– Educational Credential Evaluators
Chair and Presenter:
Alison Zaharias
– Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
Education Abroad (EA)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
J Scholar Head Scratchers: Navigating Off-Campus/Incidental Site Requests
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
J Scholar Head Scratchers: Navigating Off-Campus/Incidental Site Requests
Location: Pacifica AB
Presenter:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
Chair and Presenter:
Katie McClure
– UC Berkeley
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
Rooted/Ready: Domestic FYE Programs That Build Belonging and Curiosity
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
PDT
Rooted/Ready: Domestic FYE Programs That Build Belonging and Curiosity
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Ben Polansky
– EdOdyssey
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
Location: San Marino
Facilitator:
Ida Thompson, MSL
– University Of Houston International Student & Scholar Services
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
NAFSA Christian SIG Open Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
NAFSA Christian SIG Open Meeting
Location: Monterey
Facilitator:
Paula R. Parker, BA
– Association Of Christians Ministering Among Internationals
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
One Person Office (OPO) MIG Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
One Person Office (OPO) MIG Meeting
Location: Pacifica C
Facilitator:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Open Meeting- IEPD MIG
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Open Meeting- IEPD MIG
Location: San Diego
Facilitator:
Katherine A. Haan (she/her/hers)
– Chicago State University Global Engagement Office
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
OPEN MEETING: International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
OPEN MEETING: International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Location: Santa Clara
Facilitator:
Jim Brosam, II
– Jameson Global
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
Location: California
Facilitator:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern CaliforniaOffice Of International Services
Shared Interest (SI)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Workforce Development at Community Colleges: International Students Are the Key!
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Workforce Development at Community Colleges: International Students Are the Key!
Location: Pacifica AB
Presenter:
Christopher Johnson, MPA
– Arizona State University
Chair and Presenter:
Annique Petit, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Mesa Community College and Petit World Consulting, LLC
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Hawaii & Pacific Islands District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Hawaii & Pacific Islands District Meeting
Location: Pacifica AB
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Northern California District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Northern District Meeting
Location: Pasadena
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Southern District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PDT
Southern District Meeting
Location: California
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Mentor/ Mentee Session 4
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Mentor/ Mentee Session 4
Location: Monterey
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PDT
Northern District Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PDT
Northern District Happy Hour
Location: The Mixx
Chair:
Jessica M. Fareri
– University of California - Davis
