The AIEA Presidential Fellows Committee is proud to announce that four outstanding international education leaders have been selected as the 2025–2026 AIEA Presidential Fellows. The AIEA Presidential Fellows Program is a distinguished, year-long mentorship initiative that pairs emerging senior international officers with experienced leaders in the field. Through this program, Fellows gain valuable insights, guidance, and opportunities to deepen their leadership practice and strengthen connections across our global community. The AIEA Presidential Fellows Committee has selected the following candidates as this year’s fellowship recipients:
Amy Conger

Amy Conger

North Carolina State University

Christina Isabelli

Christina Isabelli

Gonzaga University

Jamie McGowan

Jamie McGowan

University of Vermont

Sally Mudiamu

Sally Mudiamu

Montana State University

Bringing extensive knowledge and experience to their roles as Mentors for the 2025-2026 Presidential Fellows are: David L. Di Maria, Vice Provost for Global Engagement at University of Maryland Baltimore County; Susan Popko, Associate Provost for International Programs at Santa Clara University; Joanna Regulska, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs at UC Davis; and Kalpen Trivedi, Senior Vice Provost at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

AIEA congratulates the 2025–2026 Fellows and thanks our mentors for their continued commitment to cultivating strong, visionary leadership in international education.