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About Us

We’re the international education safety experts

Our mission is to prepare travelers and study abroad managers to navigate and manage the risks of international education. We are proud to be leaders in security consulting and risk analysis for international education.

We’re the international education safety experts
Our mission is to prepare travelers and study abroad managers to navigate and manage the risks of international education. We are proud to be leaders in security consulting and risk analysis for international education

our team of experts

SafeAbroad began when five career intelligence analysts — from the private sector and government — came together and bonded over their college study abroad experiences. With years of experience developing global risk and international security programs for corporate and government clients, we are pleased to offer enterprise quality global safety programs at an affordable rate for academic institutions and study abroad providers.

SafeAbroad is staffed by a team of certified security analysts and study abroad alumni who possess a deep understanding of the global risk landscape. Our analysts specialize in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers.

Zac Einerson, Ph.D.

Client Engagement Lead

Samantha Yuan

Program Manager

Nolan Perrin

Operations Manager

Caroline Ringquist

Project Manager

Idalis Vallejo

Marketing Coordinator

Nick Boudreau

Executive Assistant

The Global Risk Landscape

The risk management and compliance landscape around international education is ever-evolving. Travelers are faced with persistent threats, health concerns, transportation disruptions, protests, and personal safety issues. International Education Managers are faced with an increasing responsibility to monitor global risks, evaluate destinations, predict geopolitical trends, and train travelers on safety practices. We can help.

The #1 personal concern about studying abroad is

Security & Safety
– AFS

Our analysts track over

1

incidents per year.

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Your Program, Our safety Solutions
At SafeAbroad, we understand how to keep international travelers safe. Our team has helped travelers respond to and recover from crisis in more than 60 countries and 120 cities around the globe. Our expertise covers a wide variety of disciplines, including geopolitical risk analysis, early warning forecasting, emergency management, regional safety expertise, and crisis communications. 

We create intuitive intelligence and risk management solutions to our clients.

We provide program managers access to safety experts in times of crisis and confusion.

We conduct travel and security risk assessments in all corners of the world.

We help program managers plan safer travel to heightened-risk destinations.

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"With the information I receive, I can send students timely updates not just about the country they are in but also surrounding countries that they could potentially travel to."
LaSharon McLean Perez
Assistant Director for Education Abroad — University of California, Riverside
"Before switching to SafeAbroad, we provided the same guidance to travelers whether they were studying in Barcelona or Bangkok. SafeAbroad allowed us to tailor our safety training to each country's unique risks."
Alexandra K.
Study Abroad Manager

SafeAbroad
News & Updates

From Midnight Calls to Meaningful Coverage: A University’s Safety Evolution

New Haven, CT — Student travel risk management organization SafeAbroad today announced a new case study highlighting how a university strengthened its approach to international safety and emergency response. The piece outlines how a comprehensive review of existing protocols and the implementation of a cohesive safety framework helped the institution move from reactive crisis management to a more prepared and coordinated model for supporting students and staff abroad.

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April 28, 2026

SafeAbroad Releases 2026 Annual Report

New Haven, CT — Student travel risk management organization, SafeAbroad, today announced the launch of its annual report. The report provides a recap of global events over the past year and predictions for issues that will be relevant in the international education and travel spaces in the upcoming year.

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January 9, 2026
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Zac Einerson

Client Engagement Lead

Zac is a client engagement lead with SafeAbroad. Specializing in international education and study abroad risk management, he is dedicated to promoting safe and inclusive programming for students worldwide. He has held senior roles with several international education organizations.

With a solid academic foundation in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies from the University of St. Andrew’s, and a Ph.D. in Iranian history, Zac combines his expertise in global security issues with over 20 years of leadership in student programming and client partnerships.

As a thought leader in international education, Zac has co-founded non-profit initiatives like Lessons From Abroad, Inc. His work with SafeAbroad has created impactful student experiences and fostered strategic partnerships that enhance educational opportunities abroad.

Samantha Yuan

Program Manager

Samantha is an intelligence program manager with SafeAbroad. She leads the Intel team’s client projects and meetings. She also leads the Data Studio team in the Intern program. Right now, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in data science at Indiana University Bloomington, minoring in both Cognitive Science and Intelligence Studies.



Nolan Perrin

Operations Manager

Nolan is an intelligence analyst and operations manager with SafeAbroad, overseeing both the strategic and tactical intelligence teams. He is dedicated to delivering accurate, actionable, and insightful security products that help keep international travelers safe. 

Having earned a B.A. in International Politics from Ashland University, Nolan is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Institute of World Politics. He is passionate about making international travel more accessible through increased safety awareness.

Caroline Ringquist

Project Manager

Caroline is an intelligence analyst and project manager with SafeAbroad, overseeing the intern program and special projects team. She supports the success of our organization by training and organizing the organization’s intern team, delivering timely assessments and security products, and developing and enhancing SafeAbroad’s services.

Caroline is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Language and Culture with a concentration in Chinese, Central Eurasian Studies, and History at Indiana University, Bloomington. Having studied abroad herself through the Chinese Flagship Program, she is passionate about enhancing the safety of study abroad programs.

Idalis Vallejo

Marketing Coordinator

As a Marketing & Sales Coordinator with SafeAbroad, Idalis supports lead generation, client outreach, and digital marketing efforts to expand partnerships within the international education sector.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing from California State University, Chico, and also serves as an English Language Assistant in Madrid, Spain. With a background in marketing and international education, Idalis is passionate about supporting safe and impactful global experiences.

 

Nick Boudreau

Executive Assistant

As an Executive Assistant with SafeAbroad, Nick supports the success of the organization through client engagement functions. Committed to advancing our organization as a trusted partner in promoting safety and preparedness worldwide, he joined our team as an intern in August 2025. Along with his role at SafeAbroad, Nick is studying intelligence analysis and economics at James Madison University.

With experience in strategic outreach, client support, and executive operations, Nick brings a strong ability to connect with partners while ensuring seamless organizational performance. His background includes research and analysis in areas such as international security, geospatial intelligence, and data science, giving him a versatile skill set that strengthens our mission.

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