NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Matthew Ruffner is a Public Policy & Media Relations Specialist at NAFSA: Association of International Educators since April 2019, with a background in organizational advancement. Previous experience includes serving as Fundraising Manager at the Center for Excellence in Education, focusing on STEM education outreach and corporate fundraising, and as Executive Administrative Assistant/Advocacy at the Financial Services Institute, where responsibilities included coordinating travel and engaging with Congressional staff. Additional roles include Confidential Assistant at the Postal Regulatory Commission and a contractor at the National Institutes of Health. Early career positions involved managing direct marketing efforts at The Leadership Institute and supervising list management at Atlantic List Company. Matthew Ruffner holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA's 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide, in over 150 countries. NAFSA advances public policies that promote international education and is committed to supporting a broad public dialogue about the value and importance of international education. Through professional development programs, publications, and networks of professionals, NAFSA provides opportunities for knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, and skill-building. NAFSA also plays a leadership role in increasing awareness of and support for the internationalization of higher education among education leaders, public policy makers, and the broader community.