Academic Travel Abroad
Elena Anderson is an accomplished professional in talent management and global mobility with extensive experience in strategic leadership roles. Currently serving as Director of Talent and Culture at both Academic Travel Abroad and CET Academic Programs since February 2022, Elena provides expert guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and compliance. As Co-Founder and Lead Strategist at At Ease Solutions, LLC, Elena advises organizations on global operational policies and DEI strategies. Previously, at The Brookings Institution, Elena managed global mobility and visa services, overseeing numerous professional transitions. Early career experience includes roles at NAFSA: Association of International Educators and UAB, highlighting a strong foundation in regulatory research and support for international students. Elena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Loyola University New Orleans and a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from The George Washington University.
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Academic Travel Abroad
Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. is an educational travel provider for some of this country’s most prestigious organizations. Riding the post-war wave of interest in travel to Europe, ATA launched operations in 1950 by assisting universities and cultural institutions in the creation of group travel programs for their members. Today, ATA is a leader in cultural and educational group travel and serves partners such as The New York Times, Smithsonian Institution, American Institute of Architects, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ATA has two divisions. CET Academic Programs operates study abroad programs for high school and college students, and Professionals Abroad organizes delegations that connect professionals through international exchange. Tying together all brands and divisions are ATA’s focus on innovative program design, collaborative approach to partnership, steadfast insistence on quality, and commitment to environmental sustainability. Every ATA program is designed to change perspectives, deepen understanding, and engage communities. We invite you to travel with us. On every one of our travel programs, travel deeper.