Speakers

Nonnie Falala currently serves as the Manager: Student Support & Operations at the University of Cape Town’s International Office, where she leads operations, builds strategic relationships, and ensures successful international student support initiatives. She collaborates with stakeholders and participates in committees that deliberate on matters impacting students, in addition to managing the Mastercard Foundation Scholars […]

Gillian Ice, PhD, MPH is a professor of social medicine and global health in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences and Professions and the founding director of the Global Health Initiative (GHI) at Ohio University. She currently serves as Interim Associate Provost of Global Affairs. Ice’s research explores aging with a

Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei is an Associate Professor and the Interim Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Research) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was previously the Dean of the School of Social Work, Memorial University. Paul received his undergraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Ghana, and his Master and PhD degrees from the University

Mr Jabu Makhubela is currently working as a Manager at the University of Fort Hare in the Office of International Affairs and Partnerships where he is managing the International Student Services Unit. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and management from the University of Limpopo and he is currently enrolled for a PhD

Professor Emem Anwana is a legal practitioner by profession. She is an associate professor at the Applied Law departments of the Durban University of Technology. Her area of expertise is in business law, commercial law, corporate governance, social justice, entrepreneurship and women/gender issues.

Oluwatobi Mary Owojori is a versatile educator with expertise in research, education, and sustainability. A consultant within the sphere of environmental sustainability and education for sustainable development. She is committed to fostering inclusivity, and actively works towards amplifying the voices of women, youth, marginalised populations advancing the international education landscape.

Dr Togara Warinda, PhD Accounting Ethics; Postgrad. Cert. Research Methods; MBA; ACGI; BAcc(Hons.)

Dr Nyarai Simbarashe is an academic currently serving at the Women’s University in Africa (WUA), where she lectures and mentors students in Business Science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She holds a PhD in Business Management from the University of Pretoria, where she focused on innovation and strategic management.

Dr. Kari Knutson Miller is Dean of Professional and Global Education, Senior International Officer, and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Stanislaus. Her portfolio includes International Education and Global Engagement (IEGE) and Continuing and Professional Education (CaPE) units. Signature academic programs at Stan State include those focused on Education, Health, and Wellness.