I am a social scientist by training, an international education researcher and scholar-practitioner by vocation, and a writer and storyteller by avocation.
I work at the intersection of research, strategy, and lived experience to help institutions, organizations, and individuals navigate and succeed in international education, global engagement, and cross-cultural strategy.
How I Work
With over 25 years of experience as a researcher, advisor, and former international student, I bring a perspective that connects:
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Institutional priorities
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Student realities
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Global trends
Through my writing, speaking, and my book America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility, I bring a human-centered perspective to the global conversation on international education.
What I Do
Strategy & Advisory
I work with colleges, universities, and organizations to design and strengthen internationalization strategies—helping them respond to today’s challenges while positioning them for long-term success. My regional focus is the U.S. and South Asia. especially India.
Research, Insights & Impact
I design and lead research, surveys, and evaluation studies and evidence-driven initiatives that generate meaningful and actionable insights for the field of international education and other select sectors such educational policy, gender, immigration, and social justice.
Learning & Capacity-Building
Through the Academy, I offer structured learning experiences for: colleges and universities (the Whole International Student Framework); prospective and current international students and their families (Arrive to Thrive); and professionals exploring independent consulting and advisory work (From Purpose to Practice).
Thought Leadership Strategy
Drawing on my extensive experience as a speaker, researcher, and writer, I partner with nonprofits, institutions and mission-driven companies to help shape and position their thought leadership and influence.
