Blue Pioneers Program

Program Manager
Blue Pioneers Program

Katie Aker is a current graduate student in the International Education Management and Public Administration programs at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS). She is passionate about working at the intersection of international education and sustainable development with a focus on international exchange for social impact. Prior to starting her graduate studies, Katie served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru, working on community economic development projects with local artisans and youth for two years. She has experience working, studying, and volunteering in various countries in Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, she facilitated an action research project on sustainable agriculture in the Peruvian highlands with a group of undergraduate students through Middlebury and MIIS’ Social Impact Corps program. Katie is originally from Aurora, Colorado and received a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in organizational management and a BA in Spanish from Colorado State University.

Contact:
bpp@miis.edu