Ben Levy
Ben Levy is an expert practitioner-researcher-scholar in higher education internationalisation with over 22 years of experience on 6 continents where he successfully facilitated sustainable global partnerships and meaningful mobility experiences which are both accessible and intentional for diverse students and university professionals. Most recently, he served as the Senior International Officer for over 13 years at a public university in the US. Mr. Levy was also selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Japan, where he had the unique opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of the Japanese Higher Education system and build new partnership opportunities. Levy is regularly pursued to serve in leadership positions and deliver trainings and consultancies on a range of topics, including diversity and equity, international risk management, program development, strategic planning and much more. At the core of his work is a relational approach. Mr. Levy holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences/Studies from Nova Southeastern University (Florida, US), a M.A. in Sustainable Development from the School for International Training (Vermont, US) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Waikato (Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand). His current research focuses on decolonising and presenting non-western, indigenous models of and approaches to higher education internationalization.
Born just outside of New York City, USA, Ben has enjoyed pushing his societal boundaries, exploring global cultural identities and engaging with human authenticity. With travels to more than 60 countries around the world, he has had the privilege to explore the human experience and listen firsthand to peoples’ stories. In particular, Ben has a passion for the resilience and renewal of indigenous knowledge and facilitating the exchange and mobility of people across the invisible lines of countries, cultures and languages. Mr. Levy engages a diligent reflexivity throughout his work that continues to inform his engagement with participatory, decolonising and culturally situated professional activities.
