SafeAbroad Hosts NAFSA Lunch and Learn Presentation on Leveraging Social Media in a Crisis

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New Haven, CT—SafeAbroad, a leading provider of safety and risk management solutions for international education programs, hosted a Lunch and Learn presentation for NAFSA on leveraging social media in a crisis on August 21, 2024.

The SafeAbroad team was honored to lead a pivotal session in NAFSA’s inaugural “Lunch and Learn” series, focusing on how social media can be leveraged during crisis situations. Held virtually, this engaging presentation offered international education professionals key insights into using real-time social media platforms to enhance crisis management efforts.

The session, titled “Leveraging Social Media in a Crisis,” explored real-life case studies highlighting the critical role of social media in both domestic and international emergency responses. The SafeAbroad team introduced participants to a variety of free online tools and techniques designed to provide immediate situational awareness, enabling crisis management teams to make informed, rapid decisions when every moment counts.

SafeAbroad looks forward to continuing its collaboration with NAFSA and contributing to future sessions that enhance safety, preparedness, and crisis response within the international education community.

About SafeAbroad
SafeAbroad is a global safety and risk management firm that provides real-time intelligence and safety solutions to international education professionals, university risk managers, and study abroad leaders. Staffed by a global team of analysts, SafeAbroad specializes in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers. SafeAbroad delivers location-specific and highly curated safety and security reports, crisis simulation training, and workshops for international education program managers and their travelers. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of global partners, SafeAbroad is committed to ensuring that travelers have the information and support they need to travel confidently abroad. For more information about SafeAbroad and its comprehensive safety solutions, visit SafeAbroad.com or schedule a meeting here.

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Zac Einerson
Client Engagement Lead
(929) 515-7233
zac@safeabroad.org

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