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NAFSA Annual Conference

See you in San Diego!

We are excited to see you at the 2025 NAFSA Annual Conference! We have a great team joining us, representing CET programs around the world. Please join us for meetings, stop by our booth in the expo hall, & grab a drink with us at our reception to catch up and learn more about the latest from CET.

Schedule a Meeting with CET Staff

Our staff would love the chance to connect with you at the conference. Want to know who’s attending from CET? Check out the list below.

Book a Meeting for a CET Program

You may schedule a meeting to focus on a specific CET program or department online. Select the program/department, view availability, and let us know what you’d like to talk about. You’ll receive a confirmation from a CET staff member with a location confirmation. You are welcome to schedule multiple meetings to meet with different program staff.

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Open Office Hours for Custom Programs

Want to chat about CET Custom Programs? Stop by our booth at the following times to talk to CET Custom Programs staff. No appointment needed.

Custom Programs Office Hours

Tuesday, May 27:
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday, May 28:
10:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, May 29:
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Friday, May 30:
8:30am – 11:00am

You're Invited to the CET Reception

Join us for a happy hour after the conference!

Deatils

When: Wednesday, May 28th from 5:15 – 7:15pm

Where: Storyhouse Spirits, 1220 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Visit Us in the Expo Hall

Stop by Booth #614 to say hello & pick up the latest CET materials. 

We’ll have copies of our (award-nominated) program postcards, copies of the Beijing Program Assessment Report, and more to browse.

CET Staff Attending NAFSA

  • Mark Lenhart – Executive Director
  • Shelley Jessee – Vice President, Enrollment & Engagement
  • Allegra O’Donoghue – Director, Europe and Middle East Programs
  • Elena Anderson – Director, Talent & Culture 
  • Lauren Kardos – Assistant Director, Custom Programs
  • EJ Legaspi – Resident Director, CET Japan
  • Angela Mañunga-Arroyo – Resident Director, CET Colombia
  • Malika Watson – Institutional Relations Manager
  • Karen “K” Olivas – Student Services Coordinator, Italy

CET Jordan: Academic Consultation Board

Over the years, we’ve built a strong network of locally-based faculty that we’re proud to call our peers. These faculty make up our Academic Consultation Board—a select group of local voices and thought leaders that help advise and shape components of the CET Jordan program. 

Board members support the program in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Leveraging topical expertise to help develop courses, including field-based components.
  • Teaching courses or guest lectures for CET Jordan and custom programs
  • Recommending and providing academic resources for research

Academic Consultation Board Members

  • Dr. Bader Al Madi | American University of Madaba, PhD, Sociology, Political Science
  • Dr. Amani El Serhan | University of Jordan, PhD, Women's Studies
  • Dr. Amani Qashmar | University of Jordan, PhD, Education
  • Dr. Areej Alawzi | University of Jordan, PhD, English Literature/Translation
  • Dr. Ahmad Al Khrisha | World Islamic Sciences & Education University, PhD, Arabic Language & Literature

Learn more about studying abroad with CET

Learn more about studying abroad with CET