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AAIE's Board of Trustees has announced that Executive Director Laura Light has agreed to extend her leadership of the Association for the Advancement of International Education for another five years, through 2031.
Since taking the role, Laura has shaped AAIE's work with a distinctly human-centered approach, one grounded in empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the people and communities AAIE serves. Her leadership has brought both clarity and momentum to the association's mission.
Her continued tenure offers AAIE stability and the chance to build on real progress: deepening support for members, strengthening relationships across the global international school community, and growing the association's reach and impact.
In May, AAIE will share an updated mission and strategic direction, reflecting the organization's next chapter.
"We are fortunate to have Laura in this role," said the Board. "We look forward to the important work ahead."
Read the full announcement from the Board of Trustees here.
- AAIE News