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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PDT
Registration
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PDT
Registration
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 - 1:00 PM
PDT
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
Location: Monterey
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
F-1 Beginner
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
F-1 Beginner
Location: San Marino
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
F-1 Intermediate
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
F-1 Intermediate
Location: Santa Clara
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
J-1 Beginner
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
J-1 Beginner
Location: San Diego
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break CEP Workshops
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break CEP Workshops
Location: Foyer
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PDT
Afternoon Coffee Break CEP Workshops
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PDT
Afternoon Coffee Break CEP Workshops
Location: Foyer
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PDT
Registration
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PDT
Registration
Location: Foyer
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PDT
Sunset Walking Tour:Pasadena Hilton to the Colorado Street Bridge (Pre-Registration Required)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PDT
Sunset Walking Tour:Pasadena Hilton to the Colorado Street Bridge (Pre-Registration Required)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PDT
Registration
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PDT
Registration
Location: Foyer
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
PDT
Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
PDT
Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
Location: Santa Monica
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Newcomers Welcome (Pre-Registration Required)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PDT
Newcomers Welcome (Pre-Registration Required)
Location: Monterey
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
Location: Foyer
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffe Break
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break
Location: Foyer
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
“Do I need it?” Real stories for advising on insurance
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
“Do I need it?” Real stories for advising on insurance
Location: Pacifica AB
Presenter:
Tammy Joy Silver, Ph.D.
– University of California-Davis
Presenter:
Heidi Weiss-Krumm, PhD(ABD)
– La Sierra University
Chair and Presenter:
Leayah Williams, MBA (she/her/hers)
– International Student Insurance
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Behind the Consular Curtain
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Behind the Consular Curtain
Location: California
Presenter:
Avi Friedman, JD (he/him/his)
– WR Immigration
Chair and Presenter:
Nusha Shishegar
– Glendale Community College
Presenter:
David Strashnoy
– David Strashnoy Law, PC
Presenter:
David A. M Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Hot Topics in Education Abroad
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Hot Topics in Education Abroad
Location: San Diego
Chair:
Caroline Donovan White, MA (she/her/hers)
– NAFSA: Association Of International Educators
Co-Presenter:
Travis Pentz, MA
– UCSF
Co-Presenter:
Julie Santos
– Occidental CollegeInternational Programs
Education Abroad (EA)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
How U.S. Summer Programs Influence Chinese Students' International Study Readiness
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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How U.S. Summer Programs Influence Chinese Students' International Study Readiness
Location: San Marino
Presenter:
Snow Fu, M.S.
– Cialfo
Chair and Presenter:
Haishan Yang, EdD (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern California
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Providing International Student Career Programming Support Through Partnerships
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Providing International Student Career Programming Support Through Partnerships
Location: Pasadena
Chair and Presenter:
Nita Kansara, Bachelor of Arts (she/her/hers)
– Harvey Mudd College
Presenter:
Becky Kyles (she/her/hers)
– Scripps College
Presenter:
Natasha Santos (she/her/hers)
– Harvey Mudd College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
School Policy or Immigration Regulation
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
School Policy or Immigration Regulation
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Violet R. Ket
– DSO Help
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Transformational and Servant Leadership Strategies for International Student Recruitment Success
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Transformational and Servant Leadership Strategies for International Student Recruitment Success
Location: Pacifica C
Chair and Presenter:
Annique Petit, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Mesa Community College and Petit World Consulting, LLC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Career and Immigration Strategies Beyond the H-1B Lottery
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Career and Immigration Strategies Beyond the H-1B Lottery
Location: Pasadena
Presenter:
Melissa Heid, MA (she/her/hers)
– Santa Clara University
Presenter:
Dylan Houle
– Santa Clara University
Chair and Presenter:
Parminder Sandhu
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Presenter:
Nusha Shishegar
– Glendale Community College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Caregivers in International Education MIG Open Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Caregivers in International Education MIG Open Meeting
Location: San Diego
Facilitator:
Travis Pentz, MA
– UCSF
Shared Interest (SI)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Duration of Status in the Balance: Examining Its Potential Elimination
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Duration of Status in the Balance: Examining Its Potential Elimination
Location: California
Presenter:
Travis Feuerbacher, JD
– ZF Visa & Immigration
Chair and Presenter:
Andrew Shiotani, MA
– University of California - Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Got Bars?
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
Got Bars?
Location: Pacifica C
Chair and Presenter:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
Presenter:
Katie McClure
– UC Berkeley
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
How to Empower Faculty to Promote their Faculty-Led Program
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
How to Empower Faculty to Promote their Faculty-Led Program
Location: Monterey
Presenter:
Angela E. Henderon, MA EnglishMS Reading
– Fullerton College / North Orange County Community College
Chair and Presenter:
Paula Messina (she/her/hers)
– AIFS Study Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study)
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Plumley
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PDT
Mentor/Mentee Session 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PDT
Mentor/Mentee Session 1
Location: Monterey
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Cal Tech Tour (Pre- Registration Required)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Caltech Tour (Pre- Registration Required)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Mask Lounge (Pre registration Required)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PDT
Mask Lounge (Pre-Registration Required)
Location: San Marino
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Advising Students and Scholars on International Travel
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Advising Students and Scholars on International Travel
Location: California
Chair & Presenter:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Co-Presenter:
Travis Feuerbacher, JD
– ZF Visa & Immigration
Co-Presenter:
Andrew Shiotani, MA
– University of California - Davis
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Breaking Barriers: Sustainable Pathways for International Student Employment
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Breaking Barriers: Sustainable Pathways for International Student Employment
Location: Pasadena
Presenter:
Aimee M. Jiang, Masters of Science (she/her/hers)
– Edmonds College
Chair and Presenter:
Brooke E. O'Brien, M.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
– Azusa Pacific University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
From Self-Sponsored to Supported: Helping Postdocs Navigate Visa Challenges
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
From Self-Sponsored to Supported: Helping Postdocs Navigate Visa Challenges
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, JD
– Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP (WR Immigration)
Presenter:
Nathan Grow (he/him/his)
– WR Immigration
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Reimagine Student and Scholar Engagement
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
PDT
Reimagine Student and Scholar Engagement
Location: Pacifica C
Chair and Presenter:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
Presenter:
Courtney L. Jacobson
– Homebase
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PDT
Registration
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PDT
Registration
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Advising with Intention: Building Trust Through Compassion
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
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Advising with Intention: Building Trust Through Compassion
Location: San Diego
Facilitator:
Virginie Blum (she/her/hers)
– University of California - Santa Barbara
Facilitator:
Cristina Carney
– UC Santa Barbara
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Fulbright IEA: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in International Academia
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Fulbright IEA: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in International Academia
Location: Pasadena
Chair and Presenter:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
Presenter:
Parinaz Zartoshty, EdD
– San Jose State University
Shared Interest (SI)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Hot Topics in Consular Affairs
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Hot Topics in Consular Affairs
Location: California
Chair and Presenter:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Co-Presenter:
David Strashnoy
– David Strashnoy Law, PC
Presenter:
Avi Friedman, JD
– Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Numbers to Narratives: The Role of Data in ISSS Work
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Numbers to Narratives: The Role of Data in ISSS Work
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Chelsea Curtis, MS Organizational Leadership (she/her/hers)
– Terra Dotta
Presenter:
Kathy E. Guillen Quispe, MA (she/her/hers)
– Pomona College
Presenter:
Cairn A. Lindloff (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Reno
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Permanent Residence: Comparative Approaches to Retain Talent
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
Permanent Residence: Comparative Approaches to Retain Talent
Location: Pacifica C
Presenter:
Anthony Pawelski, JD (he/him/his)
– Mass General Brigham
Chair and Presenter:
Catherine A. Shock, J.D. (she/her/hers)
– Caltech & JPL
Co-Presenter:
Kimberly Haky, J.D., M.A.
– University of California-Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
The Pedagogical Power of Place: Centering Indigenous Knowledge in Education
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
PDT
The Pedagogical Power of Place: Centering Indigenous Knowledge in Education
Location: Pacifica AB
Chair and Presenter:
Hawani Negussie
– University of Massachusetts Global
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
Shared Interest (SI)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
PDT
Afternoon Break
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
PDT
Afternoon Break
Location: Foyer
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
Community College Roundtable
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
Community College Roundtable
Location: Pacifica C
Co-Presenter:
Rachel Wood
Co-Presenter:
Victoria Villasenor
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
H-1B 2.0: Navigating the $100K Fee & Entry Shift- Roundtable Disussion
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
Breaking News: H-1B Hot Topics: Navigating the $100K Fee & Obtaining National Interest Exemptions (NIE’s)
Location: San Diego
Chair & Presenter:
Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, JD
– Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP (WR Immigration)
Panelist:
Nathan Grow (he/him/his)
– WR Immigration
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
IEM Roundtable Discussion
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
IEM Roundtable Discussion
Location: San Marino
Facilitator:
Violet R. Ket
– DSO Help
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
Shared Interest (SI)
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
KC ISSS Roundtable Meeting
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
PDT
International Student Advisors' Roundtable
Location: Monterey
Facilitator:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Facilitator:
Daniel Yoder
– California Institute of Technology
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Mentor/ Mentee Session 2
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Mentor/ Mentee Session 2
Location: Monterey
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PDT
Opening Reception
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PDT
Masquerade at Dusk Opening Reception
Location: International Ballroom
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Special Event
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PDT
Rainbow SIG Special Event
Location: Boulevard Bar (3199 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107).
Facilitator:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern CaliforniaOffice Of International Services
Shared Interest (SI)
Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
PDT
☕ Continental Breakfast 🥐
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
PDT
☕ Continental Breakfast 🥐
Location: Foyer
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
Intentional Assessment Strategies for Better Student Services and Support
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
PDT
Intentional Assessment Strategies for Better Student Services and Support
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Jessica M. Fareri
– University of California - Davis
Shared Interest (SI)
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
PDT
Nourishing Your Roots -- Self-Care during Unpredictable Times
8:00 AM - 8:50 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 - 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
– McCandlish Holton, PC
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PDT
Expo Hall
Location: Foyer
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PDT
Morning Coffee Break
Location: Foyer
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
PDT
Enhancing Risk Management for Small International Education Offices
9:30 AM - 10:20 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 - 10:20 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
Co-Presenter:
Catherine A. Shock, J.D. (she/her/hers)
– Caltech & JPL
Co-Presenter:
Rajan Eapen, JD
– UC Berkeley - Berkeley Intl Office
Chair & Presenter:
David A. M. Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
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 - 10:20 AM
PDT
What's Missing In Memorandums?
9:30 AM - 10:20 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 (she/her/hers)
– AIFS Abroad
Presenter:
Paula Messina (she/her/hers)
– AIFS Study Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study)
Presenter:
Ramiro Pinedo, Jr., Jr. (he/him/his)
– Mt. San Antonio College
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
– University of California Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Current Issues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
PDT
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Current Issues
Location: California
Chair and Presenter:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Co-Presenter:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
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: Pasadena
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 (he/him/his)
– EdOdyssey
Presenter:
Megan Powell (they/them/theirs)
– Northeastern University
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:
Andrea Adams
– EF Study Abroad
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- International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD)
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
PDT
Open Meeting- International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD)
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
Chair:
Jeffrey Foot (he/him/his)
– Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions
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
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Workforce Development at Community Colleges: International Students Are the Key!
Location: Pacifica AB
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)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Afternoon Coffee Break
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Afternoon Coffee Break
Location: Foyer
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hawaii & Pacific Islands District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hawaii & Pacific Islands District Meeting
Location: Pacifica AB
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Northern California District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Northern District Meeting
Location: Pasadena
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Southern District Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Southern District Meeting
Location: California
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Mentor/ Mentee Session 4
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Mentor/ Mentee Session 4
Location: Monterey
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Northern District Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Northern District Happy Hour
Location: The Mixx
Chair:
Jessica M. Fareri
– University of California - Davis
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Southern District Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Southern District Happy Hour
Chair:
Kathy E. Guillen Quispe, MA (she/her/hers)
– Pomona College
Friday, October 31, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Registration
Location: Foyer
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
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☕ Wake-Up Coffee Break 🌅
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
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☕ Wake-Up Coffee Break 🌅
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Personal Needs/ Lactation Room
Location: Santa Monica
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Expo Hall
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Expo Hall
Location: Foyer
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Chinese International Students’ Perceptions of Student Conduct & Institutional Belonging
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Chinese International Students’ Perceptions of Student Conduct & Institutional Belonging
Location: San Diego
Chair and Presenter:
Haishan Yang, EdD (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern California
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
PDT
Extreme Turbulence: Travel Advising in an Age of Uncertainty
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Extreme Turbulence: Travel Advising in an Age of Uncertainty
Location: California
Presenter:
Nusha Shishegar
– Glendale Community College
Chair and Presenter:
David A. M Ware, JD
– Ware|Immigration
Co-Presenter:
Katie McClure
– UC Berkeley
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Retaining Student Engagement While Abroad and Upon Return
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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Retaining Student Engagement While Abroad and Upon Return
Location: Monterey
Chair and Presenter:
Jordan Kaiser (she/her/hers)
– Chapman University
Co-Presenter:
Kylie Radz (she/her/hers)
– CEA CAPA Education Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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The CPT Effect: Enrollment Decisions and Career Impact
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
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The CPT Effect: Enrollment Decisions and Career Impact
Location: Pacifica C
Chair and Presenter:
Joshua Schoonover, MEd, DBA
– Westcliff University
Co-Presenter:
Christina Chen
– GoElite Inc
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Advocacy in Action - Insights from the Hill, Campus, and Community
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Advocacy in Action - Insights from the Hill, Campus, and Community
Location: California
Presenter:
Matthew J. Williams, BA-English (he/him/his)
– University Of Southern CaliforniaOffice Of International Services
Chair and Presenter:
Daniel Yoder
– California Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Jaimie Hsu
– Soka University of America
Shared Interest (SI)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Funnel Vision: How to Communicate with Purpose at Every Stage
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Funnel Vision: How to Communicate with Purpose at Every Stage
Location: Pacifica AB
Presenter:
Roger Douglas, EdD
– Saint Martin's University
Chair and Presenter:
Bridgette Lehrer, M.A.
– Berkeley International Study Program, University of California, Berkeley
Presenter:
Megan Prettyman, MA
– UniQuest
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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International Scholar Advisors' Roundtable Meeting
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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International Scholar Advisors' Roundtable Meeting
Location: Monterey
Facilitator:
Hiromi Mei Cooley (she/her/hers)
– University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Facilitator:
Mary L. Alurwar, MA
– University of California - Davis
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Closing Brunch
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Closing Brunch
Location: International Ballroom