Buenos Aires 2025

Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America

In 2025, CIEE brought the world to Argentina and 4 other countries through new programs, student scholarships, and our 78th Annual Conference, which will focused on Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America.

Key Themes:

Thought Leadership: Expert shared fresh insights on the most pressing issues shaping Latin America’s future. Discussions will explore ways to immerse students in these dynamic trends while celebrating the region’s rich contributions to arts, culture, and community engagement.
Bridge Building: Strengthening collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies across Latin America, with a focus on technology, sustainability, community, and education.
Innovation & Impact: Designing new strategies to expand study abroad and internship opportunities in the region.

Speakers

Lucia Aguero
Center Director, CIEE Santiago, DR
Pablo Allen
Center Director, CIEE Monteverde
Laura Alonso
Spokeswoman, City Government of Buenos Aires and State-Deputy Elect
Kelly Andrade
Director of Global, Rutgers University
Chris Arnold
Founder, Made Impact
Nicholas Babin
Associate Professor, Agroecology, California Polytechnic State University
Stacy Benjamin
Director of Special Programs, CIEE
Verónica Budich
Host Family, CIEE Buenos Aires
Arachu Castro
Professor and Samuel Z. Stone Chair of Public Health in Latin America, Tulane University
Joscelyn Caldwell
Student, Tulane University
James Catanzaro
Language Teacher Assistant, IESGEI
Tallulah Cluff
Program Leader, CIEE
Sebastian Espinosa
CEO, SKILLNEST
Magdalena Garreton
Coordinadora General, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos
Haleema Hasan
Lead Researcher, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)
Helena Havrylets
Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Independent Consultant
Alejandra Herrera
Regional Director of Operations for Latin America, CIEE
Dagmar Hoppe
Senior Director Strategy, CIEE
Loren Intolubbe-Chmil
Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Colorado-Boulder
Deira Jiménez
Professor, Researcher, Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo
Kara Juhl
Student, University of Iowa
Carla Koppell
Managing Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)
Marcia Kwaramba
University of Colorado Boulder
Paul LePore
Senior Associate Dean, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University
Nora Larkin
Director of Sales Operations, CIEE
Ryan Larsen
Executive Director, Office of Global Engagement, Western Washington University
Casey Love
Associate Dean and Director of Global Education, Tulane University
Sara Mckinnon
Director of Latin American, Caribbean, & Iberian Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Silvio Meira
Founder and Chief Scientist, tds.company
Allison Moroney
Executive Director, Institutional Relations, CIEE
Evelyn Müürsepp
Center Director, CIEE Tallinn
Hannah Nevitt
Wendy Osirus
Founder, Movimiento por los Derechos Humanos, la Paz y la Justicia Global (MONDHA)
Inés Palacios
Founder, Fundamental
Pedro Iván Palominos-Belmar
Full Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering – USACH, Director, Smartcity-Lab USACH
Logan Paul
Faculty, Indiana University
Juan Pablo Pardo-Guerra
Professor; Associate Director, Latin American Studies, UC San Diego
Estefania Pozzo
Editor-in-Chief, Buenos Aires Herald
Carmen Rodriguez
Student, Merrimack College
Leo Rowland
Executive Director, Fulbright Commission Argentina
Angela Rothrock
Faculty and Associate Director, Center for Global Engineering Engagement, The Pennsylvania State University
Jota Samper
Associate Professor; Co-Director, CEDaR, University of Colorado Boulder
Nicolas Soria Zurita
Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Engineering Design and Innovation, The Pennsylvania State University
Autumn Tallman
Director, Study Abroad Health, Safety, and Risk Management, University of Iowa
Rachael Tampone
Director of International Admission & Global Engagement, Merrimack College
Alma Wigzell
Student, Western Washington University
Karla Zarco
Center Director, CIEE Mérida
Thais Oso
Thais Oso, Regional Director of Operations, South Pacific Rim, CIEE
Manuel de Iacovo
Principal, Instituto Educativo San Gregorio
Mariela Graziani
Vicedirectora, New Model International School
Ariana Luppino
Programs Assistant. Fulbright Commission Argentina
Melina Ginszparg
Programs Director, Fulbright Commission Argentina
Snje Strunje
General Director, WeUSA Argentina
Pablo Cruz
Manager, ASAP Consulting
Agustina Soria
Head of Business Development, ASAP Consulting
Robby Block
Robby Block Senior Manager, Global Internships, CIEE
Giselle Quintenla
Institutional Director, Asociación Sustentar
Víctor Muñoz
Center Director, Santiago de Chile, CIEE
Andres Colla
Funding Manager, SINDU ENERGIA S.A.
Martin Portilla
SINDU ENERGIA S.A
Violeta Micheloni
Student Life and Internships Coordinator, CIEE
Florencia Zino
Sr. Experience Analyst, Ogilvy Argentina
Fiona Schettini
HR Generalist, Ogilvy Argentina
Kyndall Cox
Director of Alumni Engagement, CIEE
Enda O’Connell
Center Director, CIEE
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director, CIEE
José María Bindi
Director, New Model International School
Lucas Carone
Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales
Katia Gavric
Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales

Day 1

Nov 6, 2024

Day 2

Nov 7, 2024

Day 3

Nov 8, 2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CIEE Rome

Open House Tour at CIEE Rome Center

The CIEE Rome staff invite you to an exclusive Open House tour at CIEE Rome’s Center in Palazzo Capizucchi.

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Verde

Education Track

Pre-Conference Workshop

Strategies for Leading Change: Elevating International Education to Achieve Institutional Goals

Alexandra Wood

Amy Stevens

Anthony E. Munroe

Courtney Giordano

Jennifer Malerich

Patrick Moran

Stacy Benjamin

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Ludovisi & Borghese

Science Track

Opening Plenary

This opening plenary will bring together five distinguished experts to examine the scientific, cultural, and policy dimensions of climate change, emphasizing the importance of educational initiatives in fostering effective and equitable climate action.

Alan Masters

Joanna Carey

Matthew Alford

Max Boykoff

Rishi Sugla

Steph Tai

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Winter Garden

Meet CIEE Reception

Meet our CIEE Center Directors from around the world as they feature local sustainability initiatives, cultural experiences, and academic programs.

9:00 am - 10:10 am

Boncompagni

Activism Track

Floarea Virban

Jihye Oh

Robert Cassidy

Sustainable Travel and Tourism in a Changing Climate

This conference session will explore innovative approaches and strategies for rebuilding the travel sector while prioritizing environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic inclusivity.

Floarea Virban

Jihye Oh

Robert Cassidy

9:00 am-10:10 am

Ludovisi & Borghese

Activism Track

A Global Deep Dive into “It’s Not That Radical”

Join us for a thought-provoking and dynamic conference session where we explore the transformative ideas presented in Mikaela Loach’s groundbreaking book, It’s Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World.

Andrés Tabárez

Carolina Zumaglini

Dan Waite

Madiha Chafik

Thais Oso

9:00 am-10:10 am

Trianon

Science Track

Sustainability 101 for International Educators (Beginners)

This session aims to provide global educators with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of climate change and sustainability, empowering them to incorporate these crucial topics into their curricula and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

Dane Ward

Pablo Allen

Sacoby Wilson

Shannon Marquez

10:10 am-10:40 am

Coffee Break

10:40 am-11:50 am

Trianon

Activism Track

Laura McKinney

Nour Batyne

Zein Nsheiwat

Water Equity on a Warming Planet

This conference session aims to delve into the issues surrounding water equity and conservation in regions facing the greatest disparities in access and management.

Laura McKinney

Nour Batyne

Zein Nsheiwat

10:40 am-11:50 am

Boncompagni

Science Track

Francesco Bedeschi

Margarita Jover

Mathilde Marengo

Global Architecture and Resilient Design

This conference session will explore innovative approaches to architecture and design in European cities facing the effects of climate change.

Francesco Bedeschi

Margarita Jover

Mathilde Marengo

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Ludovisi & Borghese

Education Track

Andrea Adam Moore

Ashley Sinclair

Cristina Santiago-Campbell

Leading Change in High School Global Education

In this dynamic panel, high school educators will explore innovative strategies and programs that are shaping global education in their schools.

Andrea Adam Moore

Ashley Sinclair

Cristina Santiago-Campbell

Jessica Howell

Lance Tomas

Luisa Caldas

Matt Redman

Meghan Schumacher

Nompilo Ndlovu

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 pm - 3:10 pm

Ludovisi & Borghese

Science Track

Sustainability 201 for International Educators (Advanced)

This session offers advanced strategies and insights for educators who are committed to driving meaningful action in climate change mitigation and sustainability education.

Dane Ward

Pablo Allen

Sacoby Wilson

Shannon Marquez

2:00 pm - 3:10 pm

Trianon

Community Track

Basetsana Maposa

Brandi J. Robinson

Lenah Kedikaetswe

Local Partnerships for Sustainable Communities

This session explores the importance of building and nurturing local partnerships to drive collective action towards environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic resilience.

Basetsana Maposa

Brandi J. Robinson

Lenah Kedikaetswe

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

Coffee Break

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

Trianon

Policy Track

Engaging Study Abroad Students in Sustainable Food Programs

This session will explore the intersection of sustainable food systems and study abroad experiences, as we delve into innovative programs that engage students in addressing food security challenges worldwide.

Erdgin Mane

Eva Giralda Soriero

Mario Arvelo

Tina Rocchio

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

Ludovisi & Borghese

Community Track

Andrea Conte

Anna Gorchakovskaya

Stephen Marth

Spreading The Culture of Sustainability Through Public Art in Italy

This session will explore how public art serves as a powerful medium for conveying messages of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social change.

Andrea Conte

Anna Gorchakovskaya

Stephen Marth

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Casina Valadier

Reception at Casina Valadier

Casina Valadier's rich history and breathtaking views of the Eternal City offer a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur of Rome in a truly iconic venue.

9:00 am-10:10 am

Ludovisi & Borghese

Education Track

Mandy Bratton

Marc Teng

Pedro Mateus das Neves

Service Learning, Student Research, and Internships to Support Sustainable Development Goals

This session focuses on the intersection of service learning, student research, and internships as powerful vehicles for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mandy Bratton

Marc Teng

Pedro Mateus das Neves

9:00 am-10:10 am

Trianon

Policy Track

James Curran

Quinton Redcliffe

Valentina Brinis

Ensuring Equity and Crafting Inclusive Policies in an Era of Climate Migration

As climate change intensifies, its impacts are felt worldwide, leading to increased climate migration. This phenomenon intersects with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in complex ways, posing unique challenges and opportunities for communities, policymakers, and organizations.

James Curran

Quinton Redcliffe

Valentina Brinis

10:20 am-11:00 am

Coffee Break

11:00 am-11:45 am

Ludovisi & Borghese

Activism Track

Mikaela Loach

Closing Plenary: It’s Not That Radical: Climate Action To Transform Our World

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking closing plenary with Mikaela Loach, acclaimed author of It’s Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World

Mikaela Loach

11:45 am-12:45 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Ludovisi & Borghese

Global Sustainability Challenge Pitch Event

In this exciting pitch event, the top three finalists of our sustainability challenge will present their visionary proposals to a distinguished panel of judges.