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Allie Olvera

I am an international education specialist with a decade of experience running over 50 immersive programs across 5 continents. My expertise lies in decolonizing Global South narratives, addressing global inequality, and leveraging travel for social change. I create transformative experiences for participants and host communities.

Passionate about new challenges and ideas, I excel in crafting educational programs that inspire curiosity, introspection, and solidarity.

My decade of experience in the field includes:

  • Program development

  • Curricular consultation

  • On-site program management

  • Service learning

I've facilitated programs for:

  • Higher education institutions

  • Department of State citizen diplomacy initiatives

  • Nonprofits

  • Education abroad providers

I hold an M.A. in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of New Hampshire. I received a U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship for Urdu in Lucknow, India.

Currently, I serve on the Global Leadership Adventures Advisory Board and as an Equity Corps Community Navigator for the Portland metro area.