Sonja Knutson
Chair @Ienl - Study And Stay Nl
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WORK HISTORY
Chair @Ienl - Study And Stay Nl
NL, CA
EDUCATION
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
M.Ed., Post-Secondary Studies
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, EDUCATION
Concordia University
B.Ed., TESL
ABOUT SONJA KNUTSON
and Senior DirectorNourishED International · Self-employedAug 2025 - Present · 1 moAug 2025 to Present · 1 moWorldwide · RemoteWorldwide · RemoteNourishED International (NEDI) was co-founded with Kate Jennings and Sarah Mines! NEDI was inspired by conversations with colleagues globally who consistently remarked on the lack of support and services for individuals navigating careers, and career-related matters, in the international education (IE) sector. NEDI strives to build an inclusive, nourishing, and sustainable global community of practice that empowers international education practitioners throughout their careers.Besides my work with NEDI, I am an active researcher, writer, teacher, trainer and presenter in the field of International Higher Education. ORCID profile here: of my experience- Significant experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, higher education policy and procedures, board governance, risk and change management, portfolio and revenue generation in a challenging fiscal climate- Provider of both for-credit and not-for-credit instruction and training in all aspects of IHE, from policy and practice to supporting newcomer belonging- Strong leadership profile at the institutional, regional, and national and international levels- Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with direct experience in managing all aspects of the student life cycle as well as collaborating with global faculty and staff on a range of issues and initiatives- Extensive understanding and experience of the post-secondary environment locally and globally and current trending issues, e.g. Indigenization, internationalization, entrepreneurship, healthy campus, and post-graduate career outcomes.
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