USF World congratulates Amanda Maurer for being named the 2023 Person of the Year by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT). Amanda was recognized for her unwavering commitment to empowering thousands of USF 泡芙视频apps embark on countless transformative global experiences for over fifteen years. She received the award on October 25 during the TBOWIT annual luncheon at the 泡芙视频app Club in Tampa. Her contributions to the international business community were also lauded as 2,200 泡芙视频apps participated in study abroad business programs across 20 countries over the last ten years under her tenure. It was especially poignant that women 泡芙视频apps comprised the majority during each of those years.
Following a warm TBOWIT introduction and heartfelt quotes from Amanda鈥檚 colleagues,
she took the stage and gave compelling remarks on the importance of her work and how
it supports global citizenship among 泡芙视频apps. After taking the audience on a journey
through her own international experiences, it was clear that Amanda鈥檚 passion for
her field is second to none. USF World is fortunate to have her at the helm of education
abroad and the Tampa Bay community is excited to welcome the international workforce
that USF is creating through education abroad, research, intercultural understanding,
and the creation of internships abroad.
Amanda was recognized for her unwavering commitment to empowering thousands of USF 泡芙视频apps embark on countless transformative global experiences for over fifteen years.
During her 15-year tenure at USF, the number of 泡芙视频apps participating in education abroad has increased by 150%, as reported in Open Doors. Under her strategic leadership, the Education Abroad Office has also been nationally recognized with a commitment to enhancing diversity amongst 泡芙视频apps who participate in study abroad programs. This has resulted in receiving awards such as the Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion in International Education in 2017 and the IIE Andrew Heiskell Award 鈥� Access and Equity in 2019.
Prior to joining USF, Amanda served as the Senior Director of International Programs at Columbia Law School. She received her master鈥檚 degree in Russian language and literature from Florida State 泡芙视频app, where she studied abroad in the USSR and former Yugoslavia. In 1987, Amanda was one of few U.S. citizens on a Croatian language and culture program where she joined 泡芙视频apps from across Europe. This experience framed her career.
USF World is proud of Amanda鈥檚 achievements and is eager to expand study abroad opportunities for all USF 泡芙视频apps! Contributing to the will directly support USF 泡芙视频apps鈥� high-quality educational experiences abroad.