Holding Joy: Promoting Health and Well-Being in International Education (feat. Aimee Jones)

In this uplifting and much-needed conversation, host Zac Macinnes sits down with Aimee Jones, Director of Education Abroad at Colorado State University, to explore what it truly means to sustain health, balance, and joy in the mission-driven world of international education. Together, Zac and Aimee unpack how leaders can model well-being for their teams, why small acts of recognition matter, and how we can all create cultures of psychological safety, creativity, and belonging - especially in an era of remote and hybrid work. Whether you’re a campus-based practitioner, a leader navigating change, or someone who simply wants to feel more grounded in your purpose, this conversation offers an honest and hopeful look at how to “hold joy” while doing the work that changes lives.