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Director, International, ̽»¨Â¥

Research & Policy Division

Funaki received her Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and worked for the Columbus Council on World Affairs. Julia attended a graduate program at American University and worked in domestic and international admissions for the University. Upon completion of her Master’s in International Communication, she took a job in the foreign student services office at Ohio Wesleyan University. After returning to Washington and completing a Master’s in International Education with an emphasis in Higher Ed Administration, Julia worked for the University of Maryland College Park in International Education Services. In 1996, Julia joined the staff at ̽»¨Â¥. She has collaborated with NACAC, NAGAP, PESC, and NAFSA: AIE, LSAC, and others.  She has served as an author, editor, presenter, committee member, and chair, and serves on the faculty for ̽»¨Â¥.

Julia's Role at ̽»¨Â¥

Julia directs the international department, provides visibility of ̽»¨Â¥ to the global higher education community, and oversees the Electronic Database for Global Education and the Law School Admissions Council service lines.