2019 Fall GBG: Education Abroad Director awarded Leadership Award
Education Abroad Director awarded Leadership Award
by Moriah Maron in Washington D.C. The Education Abroad Leadership Award was established in 1999 to recognize members whose records of distinguished service to the education abroad profession exceed 15 years. Mary began working in international education in 1977 at the University of Kansas and has worked in Ed Abroad at CU Boulder since 1997. While we cannot say enough about Mary’s work at Ed Abroad, those in the field also sing her praises:
"For over 20 years Mary’s mission and focus have been to provide access to international opportunities for all undergraduates. During her tenure, the percentage of education abroad staff has grown by 50% and student participation has nearly doubled. Her enthusiasm and 'can do' attitude is contagious."
"Mary is always a quiet but powerful voice of reason, student centered and thoughtful. But perhaps the most significant contribution she has made is as a role model and mentor to women. As one of the first women to lead an education abroad office at a large public university, she was called upon to be a voice for women in the field. Since that time, she has demonstrated leadership and advocacy in NAFSA and on advisory councils for many of the leading education abroad organizations.”
Congratulations Mary, and thank you for your hard work and commitment to providing education abroad experiences for countless CU Boulder students! "Mary is always a quiet but powerful voice of reason, student centered and thoughtful. But perhaps the most significant contribution she has made is as a role model and mentor to women. As one of the first women to lead an education abroad office at a large public university, she was called upon to be a voice for women in the field. Since that time, she has demonstrated leadership and advocacy in NAFSA and on advisory councils for many of the leading education abroad organizations.”
?Last Updated November 2019