Cathie-Anne Rossignol

I am a seasoned global education professional and emerging global policy scholar with a B.A. in Management and an M.A. in International Relations (expected May 2025). I currently serve as the Coordinator for Global Education and Partnerships at the University of Rhode Islands College of Education, where I lead strategic international initiatives, student mobility programs, and cross-sector global partnerships. My career spans the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, with a strong focus on education, diplomacy, and international development. During my tenure as Managing Director of The Village Link, an international nonprofit operating in post-conflict Sierra Leone, I led community-based initiatives addressing rural education access, maternal and child health, clean water and sanitation, and gender equity. These efforts served Indigenous, subsistence-farming communities and strengthened local systems through sustainable, community-driven development. Im passionate about advancing education policy, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and promoting global citizenship and social justice education as tools for a more just and interconnected world.