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Community of Practice of Partnerships Professionals

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The Community of Practice of Partnerships Professionals is a group of over 300 professionals dedicated to expanding the field of international partnerships in higher education. The Community is open to any partnership professional affiliated with a college or university. Members of Community are given access to shared resources on the profession.

To join the Community, please email CIP@iie.org. This will give you access to the closed LinkedIn group and our resource repository, as well as add you to the mailing list for Community announcements and meetups.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the growth and development of higher education professionals in the expanding field of international partnerships through an accessible platform based on advocacy, community, and professional development opportunities.

Community Activities

  • A private LinkedIn group where members are encouraged to ask for advice, collaboration, or publicize opportunities regarding international partnerships
  • Regular virtual meet-ups on hot topics in the field
  • Gatherings at all of the major international education conferences
  • Conference session matching and brainstorming

Community Leadership

The Community of Practice is currently led by founding co-chairs, Stacy Burger (Lehigh University) and Sarah Olson (University of California, Davis). An elected governing board was established in 2025 to foster engagement, implement Community initiatives, and raise awareness of the Community’s work.

Co-Chairs
Stacy Burger

Director of Global Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives

Lehigh University

Sarah Olson

Director of Global Partnerships

University of California, Davis

GOVERNING BOARD
Tamara Cunningham

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Initiatives

UC San Diego

Krista Northup

Director for Global Partnerships

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Leasa Weimer

Director for Global Partnerships

University of Denver

Eric Wirth

Manager of Global Partnerships

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Community Photo Gallery

Photos coming soon!

to learn more about the community, contact:

IIE Center for International Partnerships

CIP@iie.org
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