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Dr. Shawntia Key – Resume (at a glance)
Education
🎓 Doctorate of Education, Higher Education Management
🎓 MA, International Education
🎓 BA, International Studies
🎓 TESOL Certified
Education
🎓 Doctorate of Education, Higher Education Management
🎓 MA, International Education
🎓 BA, International Studies
🎓 TESOL Certified
Current Volunteer Work
✨ 2027 Global Respectful Disruption Summit (GRDS) Planning Committee and Marketing Committee Coordinator
✨ Proposal Reviewer, NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference “Future Ready Together”
Current Volunteer Work
✨ 2027 Global Respectful Disruption Summit (GRDS) Planning Committee and Marketing Committee Coordinator
✨ Proposal Reviewer, NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference “Future Ready Together”
Professional Experience
💼 Founder, URep Abroad
URep Abroad helps colleges, universities, and organizations build stronger global initiatives through intercultural training, program design, and authentic partnership. | www.urepabroad.com
💼 Faculty Relationship Manager, 2U
Managing faculty relationships for online academic programs. Key responsibilities include preparing faculty by tracking milestones, aligning expectations, resolving issues, and communicating with cross-functional teams to address concerns and maintain confidence in academic services.
💼 Adjunct Professor, UC Riverside
Contractual lecturer who provides in-person and virtual lectures for synchronous and asynchronous students. Courses focus on developing cultural competency and intercultural communication in the workplace, as well as aiding cultural adjustment for international students.
💼 Director, Global Programs, AIFS Abroad
Managed global internship programs in 14 cities, achieving over 90% participant satisfaction, 80% staff satisfaction, and high NPS scores. Oversaw program development, student placements, and international partnerships, leading to awards for Best Internship from GoOverseas, Top-Rated Program from GoAbroad, and the 2018 Innovation Award.
💼 Associate Director, Internationalization, NAFSA
Provided logistical guidance to university administrators and international officers on implementing comprehensive internationalization strategies for campuses through professional and program development at annual and regional conferences, the Yearly Washington Leadership Meeting, AACTE, and AIEA.
💼 International Program Coordinator and Advisor, University of Pittsburgh
Developed a comprehensive orientation program for international students, addressing their needs in cultural adjustment, leadership, and career advancement. Organized immersive cultural trips and leadership retreats throughout the U.S. to enhance cross-cultural understanding. Dr. Key was award the 2015 Outstanding Performer Award.
Professional Experience
💼 Founder, URep Abroad
URep Abroad helps colleges, universities, and organizations build stronger global initiatives through intercultural training, program design, and authentic partnerships. | www.urepabroad.com
💼 Faculty Relationship Manager, 2U
Managing faculty relationships for online academic programs. Key responsibilities include preparing faculty by tracking milestones, aligning expectations, resolving issues, and communicating with cross-functional teams to address concerns and maintain confidence in academic services.
💼 Adjunct Professor, UC Riverside
Contractual lecturer who provides in-person and virtual lectures for synchronous and asynchronous students. Courses focus on developing cultural competency and intercultural communication in the workplace, as well as aiding cultural adjustment for international students.
💼 Director, Global Programs, AIFS Abroad
Managed global internship programs in 14 cities, achieving over 90% participant satisfaction, 80% staff satisfaction, and high NPS scores. Oversaw program development, student placements, and international partnerships, leading to awards for Best Internship from GoOverseas, Top-Rated Program from GoAbroad, and the 2018 Innovation Award.
💼 Associate Director, Internationalization, NAFSA
Provided logistical guidance to university administrators and international officers on implementing comprehensive internationalization strategies for campuses through professional and program development at annual and regional conferences, the Yearly Washington Leadership Meeting, AACTE, and AIEA.
💼 International Program Coordinator and Advisor, University of Pittsburgh
Developed a comprehensive orientation program for international students, addressing their needs in cultural adjustment, leadership, and career advancement. Organized immersive cultural trips and leadership retreats throughout the U.S. to enhance cross-cultural understanding. Dr. Key was award the 2015 Outstanding Performer Award.
International Work
✨ Lecturer, Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (ZIME)
✨ International Program Coordinator and Overseas Rep, LoPair Au Pair
International Work
✨ Lecturer, Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (ZIME)
✨ International Program Coordinator and Overseas Rep, LoPair Au Pair