Boston, MA — SafeAbroad, a global risk intelligence and safety partner for education abroad programs, will present a session titled “Less Crises & More Prevention: Rethinking Student Mental Health Abroad” at the Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026 on June 17, 2026. The annual virtual event brings together education abroad professionals from across the field to explore critical health, safety, security, and risk management issues impacting international programs.
As education abroad professionals continue to navigate evolving student needs and global challenges, the Institute highlights the essential role of health, safety, and risk management professionals in supporting responsible, resilient, and student-centered international experiences.
SafeAbroad’s Client Engagement Lead, Zac Einerson, will present alongside Greg Muger, Director of Student Experience at Pepperdine University, and Eryn Kudzinski, Vice President of Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management at CEA CAPA. Their session will explore how institutions can move beyond reactive crisis management and adopt preventive, risk-informed approaches to student mental health abroad.
The presentation will examine the growing impact of student mental health concerns on safety, decision-making, and program continuity in international education. Attendees will gain practical strategies for identifying risks early, strengthening student resilience, developing effective training models, and fostering cross-functional collaboration among campus and program stakeholders before challenges escalate into crises.
The session will take place from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern Time and is designed for education abroad professionals, risk managers, student affairs leaders, and others responsible for supporting student health and safety in international programs.
Participants will leave with practical insights and actionable strategies for integrating mental health considerations into broader risk management frameworks, helping institutions strengthen student support before concerns become emergencies. Registration for the Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026 remains open. Education abroad professionals interested in attending can learn more and register here!
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