Christian Study Abroad Conference Presentations

We are excited to welcome several speakers from various institutions. Below is a list of confirmed presentations. This list will continue to grow as we get closer to the conference date.

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Schedule is subject to change

Caring for Students Abroad: Holistic Support, Crisis Response, and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Christian Study Abroad

Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 AM in Buena Vida East E226

  • The “Least Religious” Generation? Trauma-Informed Christian Pedagogy for Holistic Student Formation

    Amanda Kaminski, PhD
    Associate Professor of Theology; Program Director, Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
    Texas Lutheran University

  • Responding to the Loss of a Student

    Austin Burns-Robertson
    Associate Director of Study Abroad
    Biola University

    Phil Payne
    Founder and CEO
    Living & Learning International

  • Student Support in Study Abroad

    Kelley Jordan-Taube, LMFT
    Program Director, Ecuador
    Living & Learning International

Learning, Serving, and Sending: Integrating Study Abroad and Outreach in Christian Higher Education

Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 AM in Buena Vida East E231

  • Study Abroad, Sent Abroad

    Matt Miranda
    Chief of Staff
    East West (Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan)

    Mari Miranda
    Team Leader
    East West (Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan)

  • Beyond the Classroom: Integrating Short-Term Missions into Christian Study Abroad Programs

    Ashley Winkler
    Senior Experiential Tours Manager
    Living & Learning

  • One Office, One Vision: Integrating Study Abroad and Outreach for Academic + Kingdom Impact

    Kayli Hillebrand, D.Ld.
    Dean, Student Success and Academic Services
    Vanguard University

Building a Culture of Global Learning: Collaboration, Preparation, and Ethical Engagement Abroad

Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 AM in Buena Vida East E228

  • How to Build a Coalition of Study Abroad Advocates Across Campus

    Rachel Roskoski
    Director of Experiential Tours
    Living & Learning International

  • Study Abroad Workshop

    Victoria Malone
    Assistant Professor Languages
    Director for Study Abroad
    Union University

    Ginny Schwindt, M.S.S.W
    Director of Field Education & Associate Professor of Social Work, Social Work
    Union University

From Transactional to Transformational: Maximizing Provider Partnerships in Global Education

Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 PM in Buena Vida West W106

  • Mythbusters: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Working with Providers

    Kenzi Starr
    Director
    Veritas Christian Study Abroad

    Rachel Roskoski
    Director of Experiential Tours
    Living & Learning International

  • Small Team, Big Vision: Building Capacity through Partner Collaboration

    Kenzi Starr
    Director
    Veritas Christian Study Abroad

    Aubrianna Pennington
    Global Education Program Manager
    Covenant College

Best Practices and Program Models

Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 PM in Buena Vida East E203

  • Empowering Christian Students Through Study and Intern Abroad Scholarships: Practical Strategies for Advisors

    Laura Bush
    TRIO Academic Coordinator
    Knox College
    Gilman Advisor Ambassador

    Heidi Manley
    Chief, USA Study Abroad
    U.S. Department of State
    Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

    Anastasia Kinglsey
    Associate Director of Study Abroad
    Liberty University
    Gilman Advisor

    Tiffany Kershner, PhD
    Director of Global and National Awards University of North Florida

Embodied Faith in the World: Holistic Approaches to Christian Study Abroad

Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 PM in Buena Vida West W112

  • Why Israel? Why Now? Christian Study Programs in Israel: From Short-Term Immersion to Academic Study Tours

    David M. Welch
    Dir. of Strategic Partnership Development & Registrar
    JCBS: The Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies

    Moriah Lamb
    Associate Dir. of US Partnerships & Recruitment
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • Embodiment, Culture, & Transformative Learning

    Jimeka Jones Setzer, MDiv
    Assistant Professor, L&L East Coast
    Senior Pastor of Church at the Well

    Micah S. Hughes, PhD, MSc
    Program Director
    Living & Learning East Coast

Engage, Serve, Transform: Integrating Leadership, Service, and Global Learning

Friday, April 17 at 8:45 AM in Buena Vida East 231

  • Becoming a Neighbor Abroad: Service Learning and the Formation of Cultural Understanding in Faith-Informed Higher Education

    John Gunderson, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, Study Abroad Coordinator
    Bethany Lutheran College

  • Applying Servant Leadership to Study Abroad Service Learning

    Elizabeth Dougherty, DSL
    Associate Dean of Student Affairs
    Regent University

  • Learning Across Cultures: Preparing Faith Based Social Workers Through Global Practicum Experiences

    Julie Kuhn, PhD
    BSW Program Director
    Southeastern University

    Cassie Chapman, BSW
    MSW Student
    Living & Learning Ecuador Alum - Social Work Track

From Community to Collaboartion: Outcomes, Experiences, and New Models in Christian Study Abroad

Friday, April 17 at 8:45 AM in Buena Vida East 232

  • A first time for everything: Why we are taking online and face to face students on a short term study abroad trip again

    Gloria Morrow, PhD
    Professor of Psychology
    Southeastern University

    Rosalind Goodrich, PhD
    Professor of Psychology
    Southeastern University

  • Expanding Your Program Portfolio: Bridging the Sacred/Secular Divide in Partnerships and Program Design

    Anastasia Kingsley
    Associate Director of Study Abroad
    Liberty University

    Julia Lynes
    Co-Founder & CEO
    The Learning Abroad Co.

Global-Mindedness in Christian University Faculty

Friday, April 17 at 8:45 AM in Buena Vida East 230

  • Global-Mindedness in Christian University Faculty

    John Osborne
    Dir. of Int. Programs
    Oklahoma Christian University

    Audra Pleasant
    Executive Dir. of Int. Programs
    Harding University

    Michelle Reina
    AVP International Affairs
    Concordia University Wisconsin