About MEAshley Watson is a facilitator-educator who creates brave spaces to explore identity, differences, and faith.
The first international trip I took was to Slovakia at the age of 13. The quick discovery that communication transcends language piqued my curiosity about intercultural connections. My global experiences have become a permanent part of my life, and I am grateful for these immersive intercultural experiences. I am passionate about belonging specifically in the arenas of educational equity and access, higher education, and public health. I enjoy live music shows, foreign films, eating different cuisines and weekend adventures with friends and family in my free time. |
“We are constantly invited to be who we are.” |
EDUCATION• Ph.D. Leadership in International and Intercultural Education, University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities [in progress]
• MS.Ed. Higher Education Administration, Baruch College • B.A. Intercultural Communication, Pepperdine University |
honors & Awards• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship: Swahili
• NAFSA Academy for International Education • Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship: Malaysia • Non-Profit Leaders Outstanding Student • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Award: China |
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NETWORK• AERA
• CIES • NAFSA • IACAC • AEA • Pi Alpha Alpha |