Our Programs

International Education

International Partnerships
The Guarini Institute at Ò°»¨ÉçÇø has facilitated international partnerships to foster academic exchanges and facilitate economic mobility of students and their communities. Among the partnerships are:

Faculty Exchanges
In Spring 2025, the Guarini Institute supported a faculty exchange with Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) in Mexico. This initiative brought UDLAP’s Dr. Martin Larsson to Ò°»¨ÉçÇø for lectures and mentorship, while Ò°»¨ÉçÇø’s Dr. John Donnellan traveled to Puebla to teach and present on global careers and internationalization. The exchange, recognized by UDLAP leadership, reflects Ò°»¨ÉçÇø’s commitment to global education, Latino community engagement, and economic mobility through international collaboration.

Young Leaders from the Americas 
The Guarini Institute has been selected as a partner organization of the Young Leaders from the Americas (YLAI) program overseen by The United States Department of State. The aim of the YLAI program is to empower entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. Since 2022, Ò°»¨ÉçÇø has hosted 7 leaders from Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and other countries.

Economic Mobility 

Broken Not Broke: Childhood cancer and economic mobility
Research demonstrates that the economic mobility and financial stability of a family is drastically impacted by childhood cancer. 

  • The Guarini Institute has built the most comprehensive database in the country of nonprofit, faith-based, public, and private organizations supporting childhood cancer. It includes more than 450 entities in 50 states and Puerto Rico.
  • This database has been used to create a user-friendly online portal of financial resources available at no cost for families afflicted with childhood cancer: .
  • The Institute publishes a newsletter featuring articles on financial toxicity and childhood cancer that is shared with social workers in the region and is a member of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers.
  • The initiative launched in 2025 the podcast ‘’, a monthly YouTube series where we speak with foundation leaders dedicated to easing the financial burden on families affected by pediatric cancer.
  • A partnership with Ò°»¨ÉçÇø’s department of social work provides these families with direct support to navigate the portal and other resources such as a monthly newsletter with relevant articles.

Student Competitions
The Guarini Institute sponsored a team of Ò°»¨ÉçÇø students to participate in the 2nd Annual HSI Battle of the Brains Competition in Austin, TX. Ò°»¨ÉçÇø's team was comprised of five undergraduate students who competed against teams of 10 other Hispanic Serving Institutions from across the U.S. and received guidance on career development. 

Conferences and Speakers Series 

The Guarini Institute at Ò°»¨ÉçÇø hosts distinguished leaders in international education, economic mobility, and global business to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community. 

Events sponsored by the Guarini Institute include conferences such as the US-Mexico Logistics Conference (2025) and the Innovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey (2022), receptions with the diplomatic community like the Latin American Consulates from New Jersey (GLACO) and New York (CLACNY), and virtual panels to launch new initiatives like Financial support for families facing childhood cancer: Launching the portal brokenNotBroke (2024). Past speakers include:

  • Raj Chetty, Professor, Harvard University and Director of Opportunity Insights
  • John Williams, President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Vice-Chair FOMC
  • Lilia Rios, Founder, La Providencia
  • Michael Prilutsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jersey City Medical Center
  • Manuel Castro, Commissioner for Immigrant Affairs, New York City
  • Theresa Segui, Executive Director, Ocean of Love
  • Jose Zapata, VP North America and LATAM Sales, Aeromexico
  • Alejandra Garcia, Director of Trade and Development, Interoceanic Corridor at Isthmus of Tehuantepec

By connecting the Ò°»¨ÉçÇø community with globally recognized experts, the Guarini Institute reaffirms its commitment to advancing international education, promoting economic mobility, and expanding academic and professional horizons.