As we celebrate International Education Week, we’re reflecting on what it means to be true stewards of internationalization. In this episode, we’re joined by Kara Pike Inman, Director of Education Abroad at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, to explore their innovative programs empowering campus partners to engage with global education firsthand. From staff travel grants to the Study Abroad for Faculty and Staff program, Kara shares how intentional travel experiences can build lasting buy-in, inspire cross-campus collaboration, and create on-campus champions of international education. Tune in to learn practical strategies for creating a campus culture that truly embraces global engagement.

In this uplifting and much-needed conversation, host Zac Macinnes sits down with Aimee Jones, Director of Education Abroad at Colorado State University, to explore what it truly means to sustain health, balance, and joy in the mission-driven world of international education. Together, Zac and Aimee unpack how leaders can model well-being for their teams, why small acts of recognition matter, and how we can all create cultures of psychological safety, creativity, and belonging - especially in an era of remote and hybrid work. Whether you’re a campus-based practitioner, a leader navigating change, or someone who simply wants to feel more grounded in your purpose, this conversation offers an honest and hopeful look at how to “hold joy” while doing the work that changes lives.

In this inspiring episode of Changing Lives through Education Abroad, Zac Macinnes sits down with Andrew Gordon, Founder and CEO of DA Global Access Network — the organization formerly known as Diversity Abroad. For nearly twenty years, Andrew has challenged the field of international education to think critically about who gets to go abroad, how access and inclusion are defined, and what real accountability looks like in practice. Together, Zac and Andrew trace the journey from Diversity Abroad’s early days to DA Global’s rebrand, unpacking how the organization continues to evolve alongside shifting campus needs and global realities. Andrew shares insights on the 4A Framework—Awareness, Assessment, Action, and Accountability—and how institutions can embed equity into everyday operations. He also gives a preview of the 2025 Global Impact Conference in Minneapolis, reflects on the milestones that shaped the organization, and offers a hopeful look toward a future where equity isn’t just a value, but a strategy for global engagement.