Dr. Maureen Manning participated in her first international program in Ecuador at 16 years old, an experience that had a deep impact on both her educational philosophy and the trajectory of her life. She studied educational leadership and language acquisition at university and then began what has become a 25+year career (and counting!) in education, with a focus on international education, education abroad, and language learning.

Maureen has traveled across six continents, as a keynote speaker, featured panelist, adjunct professor, and professional development facilitator, promoting best practices in strengthening intercultural competencies through education abroad. She has been a featured speaker at Harvard University, and numerous other universities in the US, Spain, Portugal, Pakistan, Singapore, and China. A regular on the conference circuit, Maureen presents about IE at numerous conferences each year. She is a chapter author and consultant who received her doctorate from Northeastern University in Boston with a concentration in IE.

When not at a conference, you may find Maureen somewhere by the sea with a book in hand, at the theatre, or by the piano, singing show tunes.