Biography

Overview

Brea Tessa Bailey is a 2014 graduate of Berea College where she received her Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication and Peace Studies. She initially began her graduate study in the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC. Her research is primarily concerned with the practical applications of intercultural exposure in international education and political organization.

In her previous professional experiences, she has worked with varying projects to foster global partnerships in the areas of conflict studies, education, and intercultural understanding. A professional with Indiana University since July 2015, Brea currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Arabic Flagship in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University. 

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Applied Linguistics, 2017
National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages, 2017
American Council for Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2016
International Studies Association, 2015
International Exchange Alumni, 2013

Academic Awards

Olive Ruth Russell Fellowship, 2014
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, 2013