Leah Mason is IIE’s Deputy Director of Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL) and an accomplished author in the field of international higher education. She leads a portfolio of multiyear research initiatives, including IIE’s Project Atlas, Global Workforce Pathways, and the Global Education Research Report series.
Dr. Mason specializes in research focused on the intersection of student mobility and career readiness. Her work explores how international education activities such as study abroad, language, area studies, and internship experiences affect employability and students’ professional outcomes. Dr. Mason has a keen interest in U.S. study abroad, elevating the experiences and voices of niche groups within study abroad, such as graduate student researchers, first-generation college students, and language learners. She has presented her research globally at conferences, in panel discussions, and through invited talks. Her work is featured on IIE’s research webpage.
Dr. Mason is also an adjunct professor and capstone advisor at Georgetown University. She holds a Doctor of Education and Master of Education in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Open Doors is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IIE.
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USA Study Abroad is a U.S. Department of State entity focused on expanding and diversifying study abroad opportunities for U.S. students to gain critical skills in support of our national security and economic prosperity.
