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May 9, 2019

Lees attends national advocacy event for international educators

Erika Lees

Erika Lees, an international involvement specialist in Northwest Missouri State University’s Office of International Affairs, attended the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Advocacy Day March 18-19 in Washington, D.C.

Lees received a travel grant through NAFSA Region IV to attend the event, which allowed her to address policies that impact international students and scholars. She attended a training session that provided participants with tools to educate Congress about how international education impacts Missouri and its district.

Lees also led a small group of students to International Education Day at the Missouri capitol on April 10. 

Lees joined the Northwest staff in 2015 and has a bachelor’s degree from the University in history.