Why We’ve Launched U.S. for Success
Partners share their reason for establishing the Coalition.
Fanta Aw
PhD, Executive Director and CEO, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
“International students are a wellspring of new ideas, energy, and innovation in the U.S. They are critically important to our society, economy, and national interest. One need only look at the founders of billion-dollar start-up companies or winners of the Nobel Prize in this country to see that. In return, we must commit to their success and value their presence on our campuses and in our communities.”
Esther Benjamin
CEO and Executive Director, World Education Serves (WES)
“International students bring global perspectives, share cultures, and contribute to research and innovation on U.S. campuses. Many international students go on to join the U.S. workforce, adding needed talent and expertise, and contributing to the economy. Others who depart after their studies often forge lifelong ties that translate into longer-term foreign policy and global business benefits.”
Tom Dretler
CEO & Co-Founder Shorelight, LLC
“This U.S. for Success coalition is an exciting next step to coordinate our efforts in welcoming international students, ensuring their success, and providing them with the top-tier education they are seeking.”
Miriam Feldblum
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
“Two of the most important drivers of economic growth and innovation are education and immigration. By ensuring international student success, we can position the United States as the indisputable destination of choice for realizing human potential.”
Allan Goodman
CEO, Institute of International Education
“U.S. For Success symbolizes our shared commitment to fostering global understanding, promoting cultural exchange, and building bridges that transcend borders. International students bring a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and unique experiences to our campuses.”
Mark Overmann
Executive Director, Alliance for International Exchange
“International students enrich U.S. campuses and communities, generate revenue for local economies, and strengthen diplomatic ties with global allies.”
Amit Sevak
CEO, ETS
“In order to thrive in this century, the U.S. must be able to tap into the globally diverse talent that is all around us.”
About U.S. for Success Coalition
The U.S. for Success Coalition is a multi-sector effort that aims to foster international student success in the United States through a coordinated national effort. The coalition will work in partnership with the U.S. government, higher education institutions, the business sector, and other key partners to foster supportive federal policies and practices that allow the U.S. to compete and cooperate effectively on the global stage by welcoming international students to the nation’s campuses and making pathways for them to apply their knowledge and skills in local economies upon graduation.
