yPIE: Young Professionals in International Education in DC is pleased to announce your 2017-18 Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and the implementation of yPIE’s mission. The Board aims to connect young professionals through networking events, workshops and other professional development opportunities. This year, the Board is bringing on five new members to support membership growth, create impactful opportunities for our members to connect and improve the way we communicate with our members.
Join us at our next happy hour to meet our new board members on Thursday, August 22 at Rebellion (1836 18th St NW).
The newly appointed members of the yPIE Board are:
Zachary Adams, Meridian International Center
Zach serves as Meridian International Center’s Resources Information Officer in which he oversees information management related to the International Visitor Leadership Program and provide support to the communications department for website development. Learn more about Zach.
Andrew Barbagallo, Graduate School USA
Andrew is the Senior Program Specialist for the International Visitor Leadership Program at the International Institute of Graduate School USA. Learn more about Andrew.
Jenna Hartsell, British Council
In her current role as Education Manager at the British Council USA, Jenna develops and implements programs that raise the profile of UK higher education in the US and supports UK universities’ student recruitment, alumni engagement, study abroad and exchange partnerships and more. Learn more about Jenna.
Lauren Kardos, IIE
Lauren is an Evaluation Officer for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Department at IIE where she uses program data to assess the educational impact of a diverse portfolio of programs. Learn more about Lauren.
Ashley Whittington, Peace Corps
Ashley is the senior instructional designer and e-learning specialist at Peace Corps where she guides the agency’s strategy for and use of online learning and training. Learn more about Ashley.
Current board members who will continue their service through July 2018 are:
- Erin Baldwin, The University of Queensland
- Stephanie Blochinger, Global Business School Network
- Tess McLean Cannon, The George Washington University
- Maria Morck, American University
- Katie O’Connell, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- Franzi Rook, Global Ties U.S.
- Kelsey Sherbondy, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- Joy Zhou, PAE Government Services
We hope to see you at our next happy hour on Tuesday, August 22. See you then!