26th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
20-23 AUGUST 2024
Stephanie Tilley is a 2023- 2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg at the Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies (AMCHES). She is currently a doctoral candidate at Prairie View A & M University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Nokulunga Shabalala is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg and a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She is a 2023-2024 Fulbright Research Scholar Program Recipient at Boston University.
Dr. Jill M. Humphries is an assistant professor and part-time instructor for the University of Toledo’s Africana Studies Program, recognized for her accomplishments as a two-time Fulbright Scholar to South Africa and an Ambassador Distinguished Scholar for Ethiopia.
Ashleigh Brown-Grier, Ph.D. is a recent alumni of Howard University and 2023 Fulbright U.S. Student Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Education. Her Fulbright research examined the longstanding inequities at HBUs (Historically Black Universities) caused by Apartheid and their exacerbation during the COVID19 pandemic.
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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
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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
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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.
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