Kseniia Tishkus

Hometown:
Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia

Experience:
Kseniia has built a strong foundation in the field of international education, beginning her journey by teaching English in Russia and China, as well as supervising academic programs and curriculum development in the Chinese K–8 education sector. Prior to her current role as a Project Assistant at the Office of International Programs, she was an international student at The George Washington University, where she studied international and comparative education, and also worked as a graduate student employee at both ISO and OIP. In her current position, Kseniia is responsible for coordinating global delegation events involving GW leadership and international stakeholders, assisting with travel registration processes, providing administrative support for international agreements, and assisting with the risk management tasks for GW faculty and students.

Education:
Kseniia holds a B.A. in Asian and African Studies from the Higher School of Economics, an M.A. in International Education from The George Washington University, and an academic certificate from Hainan University.

Interesting Facts:
Kseniia is deeply passionate about international and comparative education, with a particular interest in global education policy, global citizenship, and international development. In the summer of 2024, she was selected as a GW UNESCO Fellow, which led to her internship at the UNESCO APCEIU office in Seoul, South Korea. During her time at UNESCO, she contributed to the development and implementation of academic and training materials focused on global citizenship, peacebuilding, and mutual understanding across the entire Asia-Pacific region.