Cynthia Lewis

Bryant University, USA

Cindi Lewis is an experienced leader in international education with over two decades of progressively responsible roles in global engagement. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Global Education at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA. Cindi oversees study abroad programming, risk management, strategic partnerships, and faculty-led travel initiatives. Known for designing innovative and student-centered global experiences, Cindi has expanded access to international learning while aligning programs with institutional goals. Moreover, Cindi’s global education work has taken her across five continents for program development, site visits, and student facilitation. She holds certifications in Cultural Intelligence and Unconscious Bias and has presented at leading conferences including NAFSA, EAIE, and the Forum on Education Abroad. In addition, she serves on the Advisory Board for the study abroad program provider API (Academic Programs International). Lewis is a passionate advocate for inclusive and immersive global education, having been recognized with several awards for leadership and collaboration. She continues to champion cross-cultural learning as a cornerstone of higher education.

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Jacqueline Saslawski

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

Jacqueline Saslawski, JD, MPIA, is the Assistant Dean of the Eberly College of Business at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has over twenty years of experience in international higher education. Prior, she was the Director of the International Business (IB) Program and a Lecturer of Management at Bryant University. Prior to her role at Bryant, Jacqueline Saslawski was the Managing Director of the International Business Center at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. She has taught experiential learning courses, international business management courses, simulations, international consulting capstone, first year courses, and study abroad experiences. Jacqueline Saslawski has traveled with students and faculty on international programs to various countries and regions, including Singapore, Japan, China, Israel, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. Jacqueline holds a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University, a Masters of Public and International Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in West European Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Economics, summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. She speaks German, English, Hebrew, and French. She is a Global Competence and GCAA® Certified Practitioner. Jacqueline Saslawski is a member of NAFSA, AIB, and EAIE.

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