Ellen Brooks

Ellen Brooks is Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships (International Markets) at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), where she leads the organization's international partnership strategy and global engagement initiatives. With nearly a decade of experience in international education, Ellen has worked across public, private, and nonprofit organizations, building partnerships that expand access to global learning opportunities and strengthen student outcomes. Her work focuses on creating innovative mobility and experiential learning opportunities that help students develop the intercultural competencies, professional skills, and global perspectives needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through her leadership of international partnerships, Ellen has supported the development of programs that connect study abroad with broader institutional and governmental goals, including employability, graduate readiness, and equitable access to international education. She is passionate about demonstrating the transformational value of global experiences and their role in preparing students for future careers. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Dundee, Scotland.