NEW HAVEN, CT — SafeAbroad, a leading provider of safety and risk assessment solutions in international education, led a training session on “Real-time Crisis Management for Education Abroad” at the Forum on Education Abroad’s Annual Conference on February 26, 2025. The interactive workshop introduced education abroad professionals to essential real-time intelligence sources that enhance real-time situational awareness during global incidents and emergencies.
The training session attracted attendees from higher education institutions and global education providers, demonstrating the growing importance and focus on safety in global education. Participants gained practical knowledge on monitoring global events in real-time and implementing effective crisis response strategies when minutes matter.
The presentation covered a spectrum of crisis scenarios, including geopolitical crises, protests, terrorism, extreme weather, and disasters. Attendees gained practical techniques and valuable insights into navigating crises through social media monitoring and analysis. The session equipped attendees with actionable strategies to improve their crisis management capabilities, identify reliable real-time monitoring tools, and leverage risk assessment methodologies to enhance their existing health and safety programs.
“Attending the Forum on Education Abroad’s Annual Conference was an incredible opportunity for us to share our insights and best practices in crisis management with institutions and partners,” said Zac Einerson, Client Engagement Lead at SafeAbroad. “We believe that by harnessing the power of technology, educational institutions can effectively mitigate risks and ensure the safety of students and faculty during international emergencies.”
SafeAbroad continues to lead the industry in providing innovative solutions for risk management in international education through specialized training, real-time intelligence services, and safety resources for education abroad programs.
SafeAbroad extends its gratitude to the Forum on Education Abroad for hosting a successful conference and looks forward to continued collaboration with industry partners in advancing safety and risk management practices in international education.
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
