What is the Innovation Awards Academy?
The GoAbroad Innovation Awards Academy is made up of a select group of international education professionals. As leaders in the field, these individuals have made important contributions to cross-cultural programs and continue to advance our understanding of what is possible in global education.
The members of the Innovation Awards Academy have lent their expertise and knowledge in order to determine who deserves each award. GoAbroad.com thanks each member for their time and support of innovation in international education!
Meet our 2023 Innovation Awards Academy Members!
Amy Ruhter McMillan, IES Abroad
Amy Shenberger, University of North Texas
Andy Woods-Ballard, AFS Intercultural Programs
Angie Edwards, Queens University of Charlotte
Bruce Jones, International TEFL Academy
Daniel Greenberg, Earth Deeds
Daniel Ponce-Taylor, Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
Danielle Genemore, Duquesne University
David Comp, University of Chicago
Ethan Knight, Gap Year Association
Grace Martens, TravelBud
Janka Piper, Northwestern
Jeff Shumlin, Putney Student Travel
John Benander, LunaFairs
Jonathan Harman, Explore Asia
Katy Schaffer, API
Kelly Holland, AIFS Abroad
LaSharon McLean Perez, UC Riverside
Mandy Reinig, Virginia Wesleyan University
Margaret McCullers, IFSA-Butler
Mary Field, API
Michael Volpe Ph.D., Explore Asia
Mike Woolf, CAPA International Education
Nadine Muller, GVI
Paula Swirla, Teach Away
Paul Watson, AIFS Abroad
Stacy McKay Benander, CAPA: The Global Education Network
Stephanie Davenport Tignor, Virginia Commonwealth University
Steven Levy, Connect-123 Internship, Volunteer & Study Programs
Stewart Brown, International TEFL Academy
Susanne Hill, University of Florida-Gainesville
Tanisha Walker, HCA
These individuals are chosen due to their outstanding commitment and contributions to the field of international education. Thank you to our academy! If you are interested in joining the Academy, please let us know.