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🌍 Exciting news for respectful disruptors and supporters in global education and beyond! PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS! EARLY BIRD registration is now open for the 1st Global Respectful Disruption MINI Summit. This unique event is a strategic collaboration between COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com, spotlighting the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved globally. 📅 Date: December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET 📍 Theme: Rest as Resistance This professional gathering is designed with a focus on wellness, community, and healing, emphasizing the crucial role of rest in education. Step away from daily responsibilities and join a series of restorative sessions aimed at enhancing self-awareness and fostering global togetherness. 📝EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN through Oct 15th! ALL ARE WELCOME! https://lnkd.in/esrrchmH 🔗 Discover more and stay informed about past summits: www.globalrdsummit.com Event Highlights: 📍 Facilitated by respected co-chairs Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her) 📍 Engage in discussions that highlight how rest can be a powerful tool for resistance and is essential for sustainable educational practices. 📍 Reconnect with your strength through rest and reflection in practice. Acknowledgements:  Thank you to our mini-planning committee: Kevin Morrison, CJ Tremblay, Neal McKinney, Ph.D., Amaris V. Vargas-Mohan, MA.Ed., Sumie Song, Ph.D., Ebony Ellis, Rebecca DeRose, M.Ed., Sharon Stone and Kayla Patterson. Thank you to our CATALYST SPONSOR,  Alethea Global Cooperative. Because of your generous support, we can offer up to 20 registration grants. Apply for a grant here: https://lnkd.in/guTRUXpb Thanks to our ADVOCATE sponsors for their support: Hei Butterfly The Initiative, Best Life Abroad w/ Raquel Dailey, Ed.D, Express Ease Workshops, Celei Regenerative Education, and Aventurine Global and Consulting. 💡Interested in sponsoring?💡 Check out how we are creating a global equitable space for all at https://lnkd.in/gcrzyqsV 📣 Join us as we create a positive paradigm shift in global education and beyond. #GRDS2024 #diversityequityinclusion #internationaleducation #intled #disruptiveleadership

🔆 Calling All Respectful Disruptors in Global Education—Submit A Proposal! 🔆 LISTEN | ACT | LEAD COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com have formed a partnership to collaboratively amplify the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved around the globe, as well as discuss ways in which we all can respectfully and actively disrupt practices and policies that make room for inequality and discrimination in global education and beyond. Join us for the 4th virtual 2024 Global Respectful Disruption Summits: 📅 Pre-Summit (Global Respectful Disruption JEDI Labs), Wednesday, April 23, 2025 📆 Main Summit (Global Respectful Disruption Summit)  Friday, April 25, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🗓 Mini Summit (Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit) Friday, December 12, 2025 We will be reviewing proposals for all three events, with opportunities for participation in both the April and December summits. These events are collaborative opportunities to unite individuals with shared passions for learning, discussion, and creating solutions. We'll engage in open, authentic conversations that drive action. Your insights are valued as we elevate diverse voices and spotlight communities that are making a powerful impact in our field. Thank you to our co-chairs Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her) wonderful planning committee for helping us reach this milestone! Shout-out to our newest members: Dr. David Wick, Andreanna F. Mond, Antonio Gutiérrez, CJ Tremblay, Ebony Majeed, CTA, Elsa Thomasma-Alingasa, Katherine Haan, Keyana Desiree, Nick Oo, Nyanatee Bailey, Ymani Hawkins, Raquel Dailey, Ed.D and Carla Cinco. Thank you also to our long-standing members Kayla Patterson, Ebony Ellis, Sharon Stone, Noelle (McMahon) Baldwin, Neal McKinney, Ph.D., Kevin Morrison, Katherine Mary "Kate" Meyer, Ed.D, Hannah Sorila, Darin Smith-Gaddis, Cathryn Fortuna, Daniel François Díaz, Anna Mei Gubbins, Amaris V. Vargas-Mohan, MA.Ed., and Anna Hayes. Learn more about the planning committee here: https://lnkd.in/e7nKj3UR Click here(https://lnkd.in/ezzN4fqy)  to access a collaboration document is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and scholars for the upcoming Global Respectful Disruption Summit. Share your presentation ideas, find co-presenters, and collaborate with others who have similar interests or complementary expertise. 📍 Priority Proposal Deadline - Friday, October 14, 2024 📍 Final Proposal Deadline - Friday, November 18, 2024 To see proposal guidelines and submission instructions, visit https://lnkd.in/gUEsZXq2 for more information. Direct Link to RFP (https://lnkd.in/escix5MG) Compear Global Education Network #studyabroad #diversity #justice #equity #action #respectfuldisruption #internationaleducation

📣 Building on the energy from the inspiring closing keynote on Collective Global Leadership at this year's Forum, Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers), Founder and Managing Director at Compear Global Education Network is excited to announce her role as a mentor for The Forum on Education Abroad's InnovateEA innovation challenge! She will be coaching one of five talented finalists—either individuals or teams of up to three—as they refine their pitches for the Annual Conference 2025 in Toronto this March. 💡 Are you ready to present a respectfully disruptive, innovative idea that could transform education abroad? Don't miss your chance; submit your pitch today! ❗ The deadline is Friday, September 6th. Learn more about the challenge and enter your idea here: https://lnkd.in/gckZCf5a 💫 Meet our incredible lineup of mentors: ⭐ Emily Merson, AIFS Abroad ⭐ Martha Johnson, PhD, CEA CAPA Education Abroad ⭐ Kyle Rausch, EdD, University of Illinois Chicago ⭐ Kelly M. Holland, AIFS Abroad Let’s continue the conversation from the Forum and together innovate to shape the future of international education! #areyouin #InnovateEA #ForumEA25 #annualconference #internationaleducation #educationabroad 🌍✨

🌍 REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit - Rest as Resistance 📅 December 13, 2024 (9 AM - 4PM ET) 🔆 Powered by Compear Global Education Network and GoAbroad 🔔 Co-Chaired by Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her). Educators and administrators from around the world, mark your calendars! Join us for an empowering professional development event centered on the theme “Rest as Resistance,” crafted specifically for the global education community. This mini summit is dedicated to promoting wellness, community, and healing, highlighting the vital role of rest in our demanding field. ➡ Why Attend? ⬅ 📍 Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge to support sustainable educational practices. 📍Rejuvenation: Step away from daily responsibilities and focus on personal and collective renewal. 📍 Restorative Sessions: Engage in activities designed to boost self-awareness and foster global togetherness. 📍Respectful Disruption: Embrace the power of rest as a tool for resistance and sustainable educational practices. Let’s come together to disrupt the norms of global educational engagement and rediscover the strength found in rest and reflection. 📅 Registration Opens This Month (July)! Stay tuned for more details and be ready to secure your spot in a few weeks! 📢 Save the Date and get ready for this transformative professional development experience! #GlobalEducation #RestAsResistance #WellnessInEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #GlobalCommunity #EducatorsUnite #RespectfulDisruption

Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit: Rest as Resistance Date: December 13, 2024  Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM ET Join us for a professional gathering centered on the theme “Rest as Resistance,” particularly designed for the global education community. This event is dedicated to promoting wellness, community, and healing, emphasizing the crucial role of rest in the demanding field of education. This unique mini summit offers educators and administrators from around the world a valuable opportunity to step away from their daily responsibilities and focus on personal and collective rejuvenation. We invite you to participate in a series of restorative sessions designed to enhance self-awareness and foster a sense of global togetherness. Our aim is to provide a space where respectful disruption is embraced to highlight how rest can be a powerful tool for resistance and essential for sustainable educational practices. Join us in disrupting the norms of educational global engagement and rediscover the strength found in rest and reflection in practice.

📣 Calling all Inclusive #InternationalEducationalLeaders! Christina 'Chris' Thompson, Founder and Managing Director of Compear Global Education Network is launching a doctoral study titled "To Disrupt or Not to Disrupt? Redefining Equitable International Education Through Respectful Disruptive Leadership." Explore how leadership and disruption influence inclusivity and equity in #InternationalEducation. 🌏✨ 👥 Seeking: U.S. based visionary leaders in international education working within higher education at institutions or supporting organizations 🎙️ Participate: Join us for a thoughtful virtual interview 💡 Impact: Share your experiences, inspire change, and contribute to pivotal research 📝 Interested? Complete this short consent and pre-screening form: https://lnkd.in/eqaExkCq ❗ Priority Deadline: Sunday, August 15, 2024 📩 Questions? Connect with Chris at cmt72027@marymount.edu. #Leadership #InclusiveEducation #Equity #InternationalEd #ResearchParticipation

🌟 Meet Timothy F. Bryson! 🌍✨ An extraordinary Ph.D student and our Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) 2024 summer scholarship recipient, Timothy went to Rwanda and Senegal this summer! As part of the first journalism program to explore NBA Africa's recruitment, his journey is centering access to global education through sport and creating change and gaining real-world experience. 📣 Reviewer Notes: "Timothy is driven to succeed and make an impact on the greater society. He has positioned himself to engage in and advance the GRDI's mission. He is a model candidate who has the tools and commitment to lead in this initiative. His work, academics, volunteerism, and polar focus will synthesize to create new paths and insights. Directing athletic programs is not easy, and it takes a multitude of skillsets to pull them off. It will be exciting to see what his next moves are." 📚🏀 🏈 🏒 ⚾ ⚽ 🏸 🔅 Join us in supporting Timothy and other respectfully disruptive leaders like him by volunteering, donating or sending a wisdom note that we will share out. DO NOT MISS THE WINDOW FOR OUR FIRST 2024 CAMPAIGN! Every dollar you contribute up to JULY 1st will be doubled, thanks to a matching challenge by Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her) and Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) up to $1,120.24! We are close to our goal w/ Angela Schaffer, Kayla Patterson, Hannah Benson! Let's go! 🔗 Click here to support: https://lnkd.in/dYq_HjP4 #EmpowerChange #LeadershipAbroad #NBAAfrica #GRDIScholarship #FutureLeaders #respectfuldisruption #diversityequityinclusion GoAbroad, Fund for Education Abroad, Kultural Kurators (https://lnkd.in/dDgAPZRj), Compear Global Education Network

This Pride Month, Compear Global Education Network celebrates the resilience, creativity, and leadership of queer individuals who have paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable world. Audre Lorde: "Your silence will not protect you." What it means today: This reminds us that staying silent in the face of injustice perpetuates oppression. Speaking out is crucial for change. James Baldwin: "Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within." What it means today: True love and acceptance require authenticity. We must embrace our true selves and encourage others to do the same. Marsha P. Johnson: "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us." What it means today: True pride and equality can't be achieved until everyone, especially the most marginalized, is free from oppression and discrimination. Let’s honor their legacy by continuing the fight for equality and inclusion for all. Happy Pride! #pride #internationaleducation #RespectfulDisruption

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Compear Global Education Network (CGEN) is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association of International Educators has selected Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers), Founder and Managing Director of CGEN, as the recipient of the prestigious NAFSA: Association of International Educators Award for Impact in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education for 2024. “Throughout her accomplished career, Christina has embodied the spirit of this award,” said Dr. Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of NAFSA. “As the Founder and Managing Director of COMPEAR, she ensures that educational training, strategic consulting, and community dialogues effectively promote intercultural understanding, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We commend Christina for her commitment and dedication to the evolution and impact of our field.” Congratulations Chris! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e_yCXQmu