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SIT-NAFSA connections run deep

Announcement Date: May 2, 2019

At least six current NAFSA volunteer leaders have roots at 91¾«Æ· and one, SIT Graduate Institute International Education MA Program Chair Dr. Sora Friedman, chairs NAFSA’s Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Knowledge Community and has co-edited a new NAFSA publication about careers in the field. Other volunteer leaders include these SIT Graduate Institute alumni:

  • Ravi Shankar, president and chair of the NAFSA Board of Directors
  • Jesse Lutabingwa, nember, Board of Directors
  • Krista McCallum Beatty, past chair, International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community
  • Namiko Bagirimvano, poster chair, Annual Conference Committee
  • Stephanie Holleran, member, Membership Engagement Committe


Friedman co-edited her new book, Careers in International Education: A Guide for New Professionals, with Amir Reza. Both are leaders in the field with significant experience coaching and hiring entry-level professionals.

The book is a practical guide to planning the first five to seven years of a career in international education. With co-author Amir Reza, the book takes the reader through professional performance and context, including tools for understanding one’s own background, skills, and areas for continued professional development; practical tools and resources for job seekers; and detailed steps that a reader can take to secure their next position. It includes self-administered assessments as well as expert essays by the authors and other international educators to showcase examples.

Careers in International Education: A Guide for New Professionals will be published later this month and available on .