Karen Bauer

REAC: Regional Manger for Middle East & Central Asia

Karen Bauer, REAC: Regional Manager for the Middle East and Central Asia in Dubai, UAE, boasts a 20-year career dedicated to advancing international education and fostering student mobility exchange. She oversees the Middle East, Gulf, and Central Asia, supporting 40+ advisers in 27 EducationUSA advising centers. Her journey includes roles as a senior EducationUSA adviser in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Program Coordinator at Champlain College. Karen holds a BA in International Relations and History from Holy Names University, a Master's in International Education from The School for International Training (SIT), an ESL teaching certificate from Notre Dame de Mar University, and a specialized college counseling certificate from the University of California-Los Angeles.