Emily Merson

Emily Merson

Education: University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, BA Political Science & Science and Technology; Uppsala University, Sweden, MSSc International Studies, Peace and Conflict Research Background: Emily is the Executive Director at AIFS Abroad. She has lived in 5 countries, traveled to over 40 and holds 3 passports. Emily loves to paint, draw, cook, read, throw fabulous parties and create amazing travel adventures for her family. She has three kids and a super cute golden retriever called Bronte, named after her favorite beach in Sydney. Emily is a native of Sydney, Australia and has a global resume with degrees from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, and Uppsala University in Sweden. Emily started her career in International Relations with an internship at UNESCO in Indonesia, and her first job at the Asia-Australia Institute in Sydney working with Asian Young Leaders. In 2001, Emily co-founded Global Experiences, an International Internship organization, serving as CEO from 2013 to 2020. During her time leading GE, Emily developed a range of innovative and award winning programs focused on connecting academic and careers experience through international education.