Caitlin Osorio Ferrarini, assistant teaching professor in The Global School, received an Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award from Diversity Abroad

Caitlin Osorio Ferrarini, assistant teaching professor in The Global School, received an Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award from Diversity Abroad  October 31 at their conference and awards gala in Washington D.C. 

“I was honored to be recognized for my recent scholarship, which has focused on assets that diverse students, particularly first-generation college students and students of color, bring to global learning experiences,” said Ferrarini. “The Diversity Abroad Network has been an important part of my scholarly and professional development during graduate school, and I admire their commitment to improving practice and ultimately global learning outcomes for all students.”  

Diversity Abroad is a membership organization that inspires and supports educators, policy makers, industry professionals and other stakeholders in leveraging global educational programs to support the academic success, interpersonal development, and career readiness of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. 

The EDIIE Awards celebrate outstanding institutions, organizations, and individuals who have developed inclusive practices that increase access, foster diversity and inclusion in international education and promote an inclusive environment for international students on campus. Ferrarini was awarded in the category of Global Student Leadership: Graduate. 

Ferrarini graduated in May with a PhD in Education from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She dedicated research during her doctoral studies to experiential global learning with a focus on creating inclusive and critical pedagogy and programming. 

Read more about Ferrarini’s award: 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Award Recipients