Chise Kerns
Master of Public Administration and International Education Management Candidate
About Me
Hello!
I am a motivated advocate for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in international education. One of my career aspirations is to support diverse individuals in international education, especially individuals with disabilities. I am also interested in East Asia relations and culture and have a multitude of experiences in the region. My journey to unite all aspects of my identity and broad passions to fit into one career led me to Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) to pursue the Joint Masters of Public Administration and Master of Arts in International Education Management (MPA/MAIEM).
Professional Experience
Consultant | The Institute for Study Abroad | Virtual
Developing syllabi and assessment plans for the London Biosciences Career Accelerator Program
AmeriCorps Member| The United Way of Douglas County, Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS
Co-developed the Monarch Village program, a community of 12 tiny houses built to shelter families
English Instructor | Nova | Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Taught 34 lessons per week to students aged 5 - 73 focused on conversational skills and grammar
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Volunteer | Peace Corps | Nanchong, China
Co-led the Peer Support and Diversity Network in cohort outreach and support, intercultural competency, diversity, and inclusion training (ICD&I), and received ICD&I training through Peace Corps headquarters
Education
2023 / MAY
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Joint Master of Public Administration and Master of Arts in International Education Management
2017 / JULY
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology