AIEA 2026 ISEP Community Workshop
Monday, February 16 | 2-4 p.m. EST
The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant | Club Room
1011 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Connect with fellow ISEP Community members in a collaborative setting designed for meaningful conversation and networking outside of the main conference. The workshop will also spotlight ISEP’s newest initiative, SCOPE (Staff Competences for Organizational Progress in International Education), and how it supports institutional internationalization through staff development. Light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited to 40 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to RSVP early!
Meet with the ISEP Team at AIEA
Several ISEP staff members will be attending the conference and are available for meetings. Please feel free to sign up for a time to meet with them using the instructions below:
To meet with Kristen Aguto, Vice President of Member Relations, please email her at kaguto[AT]isep.org.
To meet with Michael Alijewicz, Director of Alumni Engagement and Student Success, please schedule a time here.
To meet with Marina Casals Sala, Ph.D., Director of Member Relations for members located in Europe and the U.K., please schedule a time here.
To meet with Andrea Custodi, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Strategy and Program Development, please schedule a time here.
To meet with John Lucas, Ph.D., President and CEO, please email Ana Clevenger at president[AT]isep.org.
To meet with Caylie Middleton, Director of Affiliate Engagement for U.S. Institutions, please schedule a time here.
Conference Presentations by ISEP Staff
Balancing Semester Enrollments: It Takes a Village
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
Andrea Custodi, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Strategy and Program Development
Stronger Together: The Power of Communities of Practice in International Education
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 2-3 p.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
Andrea Custodi, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Strategy and Program Development
Broadening the Base: Innovative Approaches to Engage Staff in Internationalization
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 8-9 a.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
Marina Casals Sala, Ph.D., Director of Member Relations for members located in the U.K. and Europe
Passport to Prosperity: Measuring the Career Impact of Education Abroad
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 9:15-10:15 a.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
John Lucas, Ph.D., President and CEO
From Support Roles to Strategic Partners: Professional Development for Staff as a Driver of Internationalization
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 2:15-3:15 p.m. EST
ISEP Presenters:
John Lucas, Ph.D., President and CEO, and Marina Casals Sala, Ph.D., Director of Member Relations for members located in the U.K. and Europe
Info Session: Academic Leadership Community of Practice
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
Andrea Custodi, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Strategy and Program Development
Strategic SIO Leadership: Sustaining Global Engagement Amid Change and Complexity
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. EST
ISEP Presenter:
John Lucas, Ph.D., President and CEO