This was the first segment of the Compear Global Education Network (CGEN) Webinar Series to you! Attendees participated in an interactive educational presentation and panel discussion highlighting BIPOC International Educators, addressing various topics around how we combat global anti-blackness through international education. Panelists shared their personal narratives, organizational approaches, and new ways we can present study abroad to BIPOC students.

If you are interested in the recording, please email info@compear.org.

MEET OUR PANELISTS

femi higgins (they/them), Graduate Student, Middlebury Institute

femi is a master's candidate in the International Education Management program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies(MIIS). Prior to attending MIIS, they have been working as a consultant in the education and government sector in Minneapolis and abroad. femi credits their love for global education to their international traveling and teaching experiences. With a desire to continue learning about other cultures, graduate school was femi’s next step. Looking ahead, they hope to start a non-profit to provide BIPOC students in primary and secondary schools an opportunity to travel abroad.

Arielle Gousse (she/her), Associate Director, Diversity Abroad

As the Associate Director, Community & Membership for Diversity Abroad, Arielle's role is responsible for assisting in managing and leading community engagement and membership at Diversity Abroad. This includes connecting with the Diversity Abroad community and sharing resources via webinars, workshops and events amplifying the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within global education.

Savannah Botombia, (she/her), Founder of Across Culture

Savannah Botomia is the Founder of Across Culture. Across Culture International opportunities is a mission-driven organization, removing the barriers in accessing global and language educational opportunities for the most underrepresented and disadvantaged young black people in the UK.