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Education
Ph.D., Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education, University of Massachusetts Boston
M.A., Higher Education, Boston College
B.A., American Studies, Providence College

Caitlin Osorio Ferrarini earned her Ph.D. from the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston's School for Global Inclusion and Social Development. She has worked in the field of global experiential learning in Colombia and the United States as a field director, student advisor, professor, and researcher. Caitlin is passionate about better understanding and improving student global and civic learning through research and practice. Her research interests include: inclusion in global learning programs; global citizenship education; digital pedagogy; online learning; long-term student learning outcomes; community impact. 

woman is smiling and wearing a purple blazer
Education
Ph.D., Global Inclusion and Social Development, College of Education, University of Massachusetts Boston
M.A., Higher Education, Boston College
B.A., American Studies, Providence College

Caitlin Osorio Ferrarini earned her Ph.D. from the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston's School for Global Inclusion and Social Development. She has worked in the field of global experiential learning in Colombia and the United States as a field director, student advisor, professor, and researcher. Caitlin is passionate about better understanding and improving student global and civic learning through research and practice. Her research interests include: inclusion in global learning programs; global citizenship education; digital pedagogy; online learning; long-term student learning outcomes; community impact. 

Professional Highlights & Honors
Donald A. Gatzke Outstanding Dissertation Award for 2025
The American Association of University Administrators
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education: Graduate Student Award 2024
Diversity Abroad Network