Alumni Ambassadors

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassadors
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassadors

The Institute of International Education (IIE), administers the Fulbright Scholar Program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The worldwide success and sterling reputation of the Fulbright Program has been built on the talent, commitment and professionalism of scholars who have served as Fulbrighters at universities and research institutions in more than 160 countries.

Recognizing the passion Fulbright Scholars bring to their work and the tremendous difference they've made in American academia, we have expanded our engagement with the U.S. higher education community by including Fulbright U.S. Scholar alumni in our outreach efforts. Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the Fulbright Scholar Program at the events for which they are selected.

 

Meet the Ambassadors
Name Countries Discipline Institution
Abraham, Guenet Ethiopia Visual Arts University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Alexander, Gregory Australia Nursing Columbia University
Bandeen, Heather M. Norway Education Policy Sourcewell, Minnesota
Bauer, Gretchen Ghana Political Science University of Delaware
Brown, Donathan Slovenia Communications and Political Science Rochester Institute of Technology
Cahnmann-Taylor, Melisa Mexico TESOL and World Language Education University of Georgia
Coryell, Joellen Italy Adult, Professional, and Community Education Texas State University-San Marcos
Cotton Bronk, Kendall Greece Psychology Claremont Graduate University
Covert, Lisa France, Peru History College of Charleston
Famiano, Michael Japan Physics Western Michigan University
Forss, Amy Hungary History Metropolitan Community College
Gray, Deborah Botswana Nursing Old Dominion University
Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic Ghana Science University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Hernandez, Jose Angel Mexico, Philippines History University of Houston
Ippoliti, Drew South Korea Fine Arts/ Craft University of Akron
Jackson, Kimberly Antigua Chemistry Spelman College
Jefferson, Renee Australia Law University of Houston
Johnson , Jeffrey Chile, Ecuador Geoscience Boise State University
Jones, Rhonda D. Senegal History & Library Science University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jones , Steven Namibia Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering  University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
 

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History and Funding

The Fulbright Scholar Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, supports more than 800 U.S. faculty and professionals each year to teach and/or conduct research in more than 125 countries around the world.  A key priority of for the State Department and the Institute of International Education (IIE), is to increase the diversity of of the scholar who participate in the program and the range of U.S. higher education institutions that are represented overall.  To support this goal, IIE launched the Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador Program.

The Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador Program selects, trains and utilizes a select group of Fulbright Scholar alumni to serve as representatives for the Fulbright Scholar Program at campus presentations and academic conferences across the United States.  Ambassadors are selected from the full spectrum of U.S. academic disciplines, higher education and geographic regions.  Ambassadors serve a two-year terms and present information on their Fulbright experience at multiple outreach events each year.

Alumni Ambassador activities are supported by IIE’s Fulbright Legacy Fund, sponsored by the IIE Board of Trustees.

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How to Become an Alumni Ambassador

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassador Program is designed to increase the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s visibility nationwide and expand the diversity of future participants. Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors serve as representatives, recruiters, and spokespersons by sharing their experiences with audiences at campus presentations and conferences, by writing articles, assisting with digital outreach and social media efforts, and participating in recruitment webinars. Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors come from an array of backgrounds, geographic locations, disciplines, and institutions. They have participated in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in all world regions and through all types of grant activities.

We appreciate your interest in serving as an Alumni Ambassador for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Applications are considered on an annual basis, usually in the spring, when a formal review is conducted. However currently, we are not accepting applications and we will let you know when we open the application for new Alumni Ambassadors.

Please note that IIE receives significant interest in participating in this program, and not all requests can be accommodated.

We encourage all alumni to continue their engagement with the program by:

  • Joining the Fulbright Association
  • Serving as a Scholar Liaison/Fulbright Program Adviser/Application Reviewer
  • Serving on the Campus Review Committee
  • Submitting a story, video, or photos and engaging with us on social media
Upcoming Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador Events
Blog Posts and Scholar Stories

For a complete list of Alumni Ambassadors appointed since the program’s inception, please visit the Alumni Ambassadors Appointments page.