Breaking Down Borders and Building Up Leaders in Global Higher Education: A Conversation with AIEA CEO Clare Overmann
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, Clare Overmann, CEO of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), speaks with Consultant Robert Springall about her global life journey, early experiences with cultural identity, and the mentors who shaped her path into international education. She reflects on stepping into the CEO role, the surprises and freedoms of association leadership, and AIEA’s evolution as it works to broaden its tent and strengthen the pipeline of emerging leaders. With clarity and care, Clare discusses the importance of community, connection, and treating “everyone in any given room equally,” offering a thoughtful vision for the future of international education leadership.
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In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, Clare Overmann, CEO of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), speaks with Consultant Robert Springall about her global life journey, early experiences with cultural identity, and the mentors who shaped her path into international education. She reflects on stepping into the CEO role, the surprises and freedoms of association leadership, and AIEA’s evolution as it works to broaden its tent and strengthen the pipeline of emerging leaders. With clarity and care, Clare discusses the importance of community, connection, and treating “everyone in any given room equally,” offering a thoughtful vision for the future of international education leadership.