Lindy B. Cranwell

As Director of International & Graduate Education for the department, Lindy collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in CEE on international collaborations, study/research/service abroad opportunities, intercultural skill building, and global course content. In addition, Lindy works with the International Education community at Virginia Tech to expand the global focus in learning and research. Lindy's multi-year experience with the graduate program in CEE and in higher education allows her to provide leadership in for the graduate program as well.

Lindy earned her Ph.D. in Planning, Governance, & Globalization from Virginia Tech. She also holds an M.S. in Global & International Education (Drexel University), a B.A. in International Studies & a B.A. in Spanish from Virginia Tech, and has an A.A.S in Business Administration. Lindy is a member of NAFSA (International Educators) and AIEA (Association of International Education Administrators).