Esther D. Brimmer

Effective 12/31/2022, Esther D. Brimmer has stepped down as @NAFSA's executive director & CEO. This account will no longer be actively maintained. Learn more about her tenure & her next chapter in #IE magazine. We wish her all the best in her new endeavor. nafsa.org/ie-magazine/20…

It was a profoundly moving experience to receive the @IIEGlobal Centennial Medal from CEO Dr. Allan Goodman.

Happy #IEW2022! We begin by announcing new data that quantifies the economic activity & jobs supported by #intlstudents. Totals are up, but we must do more. These students are a well-spring of fresh ideas & have fueled American innovation for generations. nafsa.org/econvalue

[2/2] For 7 decades she was an internationally known symbol of duty & dedication. She was the last head of state to have personally experienced WWII & the rise of authoritarianism that preceded it. Her support for education helped build bridges among people around the world.

[1 of 2] On the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, @NAFSA commends her support for international #highered as a force for good that brings people together. She was patron of the @The_ACU. Born to privilege, she devoted her life to public service.

Staving off Chinese competition by subsidizing the semiconductor industry will miss the mark if the U.S. does not do more to attract & retain #intlstudents. Read my op-ed in @thehill. #intled thehill.com/opinion/congre…

It has been a deeply rewarding experience to lead NAFSA & to promote #intled's contributions to broader issues, such as combating authoritarianism, expanding academic freedom, and advancing social justice. I look forward to NAFSA's continued success. bit.ly/3yKBCtU

“For the U.S. to succeed in the global competition for talent, hearts & minds, it must open its door wider to the world.” Read my full response to a @washingtonpost piece in which I affirm the value of #intlstudents & how the U.S. can better attract them. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

A tireless champion of diplomacy, women's empowerment, and the transformative power of democracy, she leaves behind a tremendous legacy.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of @Madeleine, and extend my sincere sympathies to her family. She was an inspiration & mentor to me and a great ally to the field of #intled. (1/2)

We share the world’s outrage over Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine & feel deeply for those caught in the crossfire & those w/ ties to the area. This is a shameful act of aggression. Our thoughts are w/ all forced to bear the cost w/ their lives & livelihoods. bit.ly/35sfCYH

.@NAFSA is proud to recognize 5 #HEI that are exemplars in integrating internationalization into the very fabric of their institutions, providing access to diverse students and & faculty, & engaging their communities. Meet the 2022 #SimonAward winners! youtu.be/O-ZKIvNG3RI

My reflection on my own family's life-changing experience with #intled, and what is gained when international educators open doors—to students, scholars, and to those wishing to join the profession. nafsa.org/ie-magazine/20…

We faced many challenges to our #intled work & mission in 2021 but we learned rich lessons in perseverance & adaptation. We look forward to a promising 2022 where we can connect, learn & grow in innovative ways. On behalf of @NAFSA, may your new year be filled w/ peace & joy!

As we turn our attention to the Thanksgiving holiday & its tradition of gratitude, I am pleased to share the recent reflection of Board President, @JeffRiedinger as he marked #IEW2021 by highlighting signs that #intled is moving in a positive direction. nafsa.org/blog/welcoming…

My remarks, as prepared for the immigration working group of the Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum & Refugees on how a whole-of-gov't approach to a national strategy for #intled would boost U.S. competitiveness, its economy & innovation: bit.ly/32q9YEQ

Thank you to all our partners in the field that have made #IEW2021 so enriching and invigorating! Be sure to mark your calendars for #NAFSA2022 where we will continue the discussion on how to build our sustainable future. nafsa.org/NAFSA2022

I am delighted to make the case for a whole-of-gov't approach to implementing a nat'l strategy for #intled to the immigration working group of the Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum & Refugees. Learn more about @NAFSA's recommendations: bit.ly/30tPM3I

Please join me for a live panel discussion on November 17 where presidents from the 2021 #SimonAward winning institutions will reveal their unique approaches to campus internationalization and their formula for creating effective global ties. #IEW2021 bit.ly/SimonIEW2021

“The #highered community & country at large must continue to make clear that #intlstudents are an essential part of our communities". Learn more about how @NAFSA believes a national strategy for #intled would do just that. nafsa.org/nationalstrate…. #IEW2021

We are pleased to join with our coalition partners in urging the Biden administration to “partner with the #highered community to develop and implement a national strategy to return international student enrollment and exchanges to pre-COVID 19 numbers.” bit.ly/3njlZE1

Welcome to #IEW2021, where we join our members and practitioners all over the globe in celebrating the importance and impact of #intled in creating a more just, peaceful, and interconnected world.