Our Team

Fanta Aw, Ph.D.

Distinguished Advisor to the Board

Dr. Fanta Aw is responsible for leading, coordinating, monitoring and assessing institutional work related to American University’s Plan for Inclusive Excellence, working collaboratively with university leaders to ensure institutional strategic goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion are met. She served as President and Chair of the Board of Directors of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and has led workshops and training for numerous organizations. Aw became a Distinguished Advisor to the Board in 2021. She is a graduate of American University (Ph.D./ M.A.).