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Dr. Erin Hillis serves as Executive Director of the Buckman Center for Global Engagement and senior international officer at Rhodes College, overseeing comprehensive internationalization initiatives and all international education programs. With over 15 years of experience in international education and immigration regulatory compliance, she drives intercultural understanding and global citizenship for students, faculty, and staff while concurrently holding an adjunct faculty position teaching TEFL certification courses.
Her academic credentials include a PhD in Applied Linguistics, MA in English as a Second Language, and BA in Linguistics, all earned at The University of Memphis.
Dr. Hillis's research focuses on international education frameworks with specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity initiatives, and ethical considerations in global academic programming. Her scholarship bridges linguistics and international education through TESOL pedagogy, emphasizing collaborative models that advance equity in cross-cultural learning environments.
Professional recognition includes membership in the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars.
She actively contributes to institutional leadership through the Rhodes Leadership Council, Capital Campaign Committee, LGBTQ+ Working Group, Linguistics Minor Committee, and Fulbright Scholarship Committee. Externally, she serves as Past Chair of NAFSA Region VII, co-founder of Study Tennessee, and board member for Memphis-based nonprofits advancing historical preservation and literacy initiatives.
