Closing Celebration

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

Moderator(s)

Cynthia Engel (she/her/hers)

Director of Career Services
Oregon State University - Cascades

Panelist(s)

Aaron Klein

Senior Liaison, Corporate Business Development
The Ohio State University
Ezequiel Herrera

Associate Program Manager
Southwest
Ariel Vargas

Director of International Operations and LATAM Operations
Databricks

Elevating the Role of Global Education in Workforce Development

As a community, we know that education abroad equips students, and the employers who hire them, with the skills, perspectives, and connections to thrive in the future world of work.

But knowing it isn’t enough. To secure the support and resources our work deserves, we must be able to tell this story—compellingly, convincingly, and backed by evidence—to the many stakeholders who shape our success.

In this Closing Plenary, we’ll reflect on the insights gained over the past two days and work together to transform them into powerful narratives that convey the urgency, relevance, and return on investment of career-integrated global learning. Leave inspired and equipped to champion the value of global learning in every conversation, on every campus, and in every boardroom.