2024 EDIIE Recipients

“I am proud that our University of Houston Global Guides have been selected for this award by Diversity Abroad. The students involved in this organization represent a wide variety of identities and study abroad experiences, including many underrepresented backgrounds reflecting one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. Their stories, lived experiences, and work all contribute to greater equity in access to study abroad opportunities. As their advisor, I look forward to supporting them in finding new ways to innovate and make study abroad truly accessible for students of all backgrounds.” 

– Adrian Carruthers, Senior Learning Abroad Advisor, University of Houston Global Guides

“One of Barcelona SAE’s core values is fem pinya: a Catalan expression which means teamwork. Therefore, it is only fitting that we attribute this prestigious recognition and the success of the “HBCU Consortium Program” to the ongoing dedication and commitment of our entire equipo, both in Spain and the US,  and – most importantly – to the numerous HBCU staff and faculty partners and program alumni who have shaped our organization for the better. We are deeply honored, and we are more energized than ever before to continue the critical work of our TODOS commitment to access, inclusion, and belonging.” 

– Kyle Keith, Director of TODOS and Assistant Director of University Relations

“We are incredibly honored that Bentley University’s WorldView Ambassador Program has received this distinguished award. Throughout the seven years of the program’s existence, our international students have made significant and lasting contributions to Bentley’s climate and culture by serving as Ambassadors and connecting with their peers and colleagues in our classrooms and beyond. Bentley’s WorldView program is an excellent example of true intercultural infusion.” 

– Christine Lookner, Associate Dean of Student Equity and Inclusion, Bentley University

“I am honored to be recognized for doing what I love: teaching and providing diverse experiences to diverse learners in diverse parts of the world. This award will further illustrate to my students and campus community the importance of understanding engineering on a global scale and approaching the world with global competence and humility. I am also grateful to have been nominated for this award by my institution’s director of global engagement, Maggie Mahoney. Her support has been invaluable in advancing internationalization efforts on our campus and beyond.” 

– Dr. Jerrod Henderson, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of Houston

“Samantha McCabe places the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s international student community as the centerpiece of a more diverse worldview. Through creative programming, Samantha and her International Student Services team engage each international student as a unique and valued contributor to the university’s shared experience. We are very pleased that Samantha is honored with this wonderful tribute to her endeavors on behalf of others.”

– Dr. Ronald Machoian, Associate Dean, International Division

“Mala Ghosh is a powerhouse of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to bringing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to the forefront throughout her career in International Education. Everyone who works with Mala – be it student or colleague – benefits from her depth of experience, her wealth of knowledge, and her commitment to remaining a lifelong learner herself. Her thirty-year career in institutions of higher education shine brightly with the mark of dedicated professional but also the warmth of a person who believes deeply in the worth of every individual and welcomes all to the table. The best leaders lead by example and Mala does that every day.” – Maria R. Segala, MIT, J-WEL and formerly,  MIT’s International Science & Technology Initiatives

“Between the countless study abroad fairs, advising meetings, and panel presentations from classrooms to Embassies, this award is the reaffirmation that my contributions to everything Diversity Abroad stands for are seen, valid, and needed. It’s a testament to the power of inclusive practices in international education, especially those amplifying students’ voices, emboldening those of minority communities. 1 by 1, we are passing on the torch of change to diversify who works in foreign affairs and who this work traditionally serves ” 

 – Maya Martin, Undergraduate Honors Student, Howard University

“I am thrilled and honored to receive this award. I dedicated practice and research during my doctoral studies to experiential global learning with a focus on creating inclusive and critical pedagogy and programming. And during my PhD journey, Diversity Abroad was an important organization for learning and knowledge sharing, with initiatives like the annual conference and the Global Impact Exchange publication. So to be recognized by this group means so much, and inspires me to use my new research skills along with a passion for teaching and curriculum development, to continue to promote equity and inclusion in experiential global learning programs.” 

 – Caitlin Osorio Ferrarini, Assistant Teaching Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and May 2024 PhD in Education Graduate from the University of Massachusetts Boston