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 2022 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 |
| 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 | CulturaGo |
| 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!