Tara Michael
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Chris Haynes
I have had the great pleasure of working with Tara and the Global Players Team for several years now. The passion they bring to the field of international education goes unmatched. Whether it is working on custom programs, setting up internships or just collaborating to find the best solutions for our specific student-athlete profile the end goal is always to provide an amazing and unique experiential opportunity abroad. Tara specifically has a drive that never ceases to amaze me. Her willingness to go the extra mile for one student or twenty is a direct result of both her passion for the field and her confidence in the experiences she and her team can provide. I worked alongside Tara on the Student-Athlete Task Force through the Diversity Abroad Network and her ability to lead and articulate ideas to the benefit of this group of students were inspiring. She has a natural ability to lead while also being a team player when needed. This led to two successful Diversity Abroad Conference workshops to better inform colleagues of the unique struggles these students face and the opportunities that await them abroad. Study abroad continues to lack in student-athlete representation, but thanks to Tara and Global Players the future looks bright. I look forward to continuing to work with this dedicated team as we continue to try and make study abroad inclusive for all.
Hannah Huber
I'm thrilled to have Tara as a speaker at this year's 5th anniversary edition of Spark - a conference for female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. Tara is leading a masterclass on behalf of her work at Global Players. Tara also sat on a panel for Spark last Fall and inspired a room full of international business owners when she shared her own experience running a business in the Netherlands. I've always appreciated Tara's professionalism, high energy, and thinking outside the box mentality. We've collaborated on several occasions and not always within one sphere which I think is in itself telling. Higher education, the StartUp scene, and female entrepreneurship are all sectors we both value and contribute to.
Chris Haynes
I have had the great pleasure of working with Tara and the Global Players Team for several years now. The passion they bring to the field of international education goes unmatched. Whether it is working on custom programs, setting up internships or just collaborating to find the best solutions for our specific student-athlete profile the end goal is always to provide an amazing and unique experiential opportunity abroad. Tara specifically has a drive that never ceases to amaze me. Her willingness to go the extra mile for one student or twenty is a direct result of both her passion for the field and her confidence in the experiences she and her team can provide. I worked alongside Tara on the Student-Athlete Task Force through the Diversity Abroad Network and her ability to lead and articulate ideas to the benefit of this group of students were inspiring. She has a natural ability to lead while also being a team player when needed. This led to two successful Diversity Abroad Conference workshops to better inform colleagues of the unique struggles these students face and the opportunities that await them abroad. Study abroad continues to lack in student-athlete representation, but thanks to Tara and Global Players the future looks bright. I look forward to continuing to work with this dedicated team as we continue to try and make study abroad inclusive for all.
Hannah Huber
I'm thrilled to have Tara as a speaker at this year's 5th anniversary edition of Spark - a conference for female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. Tara is leading a masterclass on behalf of her work at Global Players. Tara also sat on a panel for Spark last Fall and inspired a room full of international business owners when she shared her own experience running a business in the Netherlands. I've always appreciated Tara's professionalism, high energy, and thinking outside the box mentality. We've collaborated on several occasions and not always within one sphere which I think is in itself telling. Higher education, the StartUp scene, and female entrepreneurship are all sectors we both value and contribute to.
Chris Haynes
I have had the great pleasure of working with Tara and the Global Players Team for several years now. The passion they bring to the field of international education goes unmatched. Whether it is working on custom programs, setting up internships or just collaborating to find the best solutions for our specific student-athlete profile the end goal is always to provide an amazing and unique experiential opportunity abroad. Tara specifically has a drive that never ceases to amaze me. Her willingness to go the extra mile for one student or twenty is a direct result of both her passion for the field and her confidence in the experiences she and her team can provide. I worked alongside Tara on the Student-Athlete Task Force through the Diversity Abroad Network and her ability to lead and articulate ideas to the benefit of this group of students were inspiring. She has a natural ability to lead while also being a team player when needed. This led to two successful Diversity Abroad Conference workshops to better inform colleagues of the unique struggles these students face and the opportunities that await them abroad. Study abroad continues to lack in student-athlete representation, but thanks to Tara and Global Players the future looks bright. I look forward to continuing to work with this dedicated team as we continue to try and make study abroad inclusive for all.
Hannah Huber
I'm thrilled to have Tara as a speaker at this year's 5th anniversary edition of Spark - a conference for female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. Tara is leading a masterclass on behalf of her work at Global Players. Tara also sat on a panel for Spark last Fall and inspired a room full of international business owners when she shared her own experience running a business in the Netherlands. I've always appreciated Tara's professionalism, high energy, and thinking outside the box mentality. We've collaborated on several occasions and not always within one sphere which I think is in itself telling. Higher education, the StartUp scene, and female entrepreneurship are all sectors we both value and contribute to.
Chris Haynes
I have had the great pleasure of working with Tara and the Global Players Team for several years now. The passion they bring to the field of international education goes unmatched. Whether it is working on custom programs, setting up internships or just collaborating to find the best solutions for our specific student-athlete profile the end goal is always to provide an amazing and unique experiential opportunity abroad. Tara specifically has a drive that never ceases to amaze me. Her willingness to go the extra mile for one student or twenty is a direct result of both her passion for the field and her confidence in the experiences she and her team can provide. I worked alongside Tara on the Student-Athlete Task Force through the Diversity Abroad Network and her ability to lead and articulate ideas to the benefit of this group of students were inspiring. She has a natural ability to lead while also being a team player when needed. This led to two successful Diversity Abroad Conference workshops to better inform colleagues of the unique struggles these students face and the opportunities that await them abroad. Study abroad continues to lack in student-athlete representation, but thanks to Tara and Global Players the future looks bright. I look forward to continuing to work with this dedicated team as we continue to try and make study abroad inclusive for all.
Hannah Huber
I'm thrilled to have Tara as a speaker at this year's 5th anniversary edition of Spark - a conference for female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. Tara is leading a masterclass on behalf of her work at Global Players. Tara also sat on a panel for Spark last Fall and inspired a room full of international business owners when she shared her own experience running a business in the Netherlands. I've always appreciated Tara's professionalism, high energy, and thinking outside the box mentality. We've collaborated on several occasions and not always within one sphere which I think is in itself telling. Higher education, the StartUp scene, and female entrepreneurship are all sectors we both value and contribute to.
Experience
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Global Players
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Netherlands
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Strategy and Business Development
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Jan 2009 - Present
- Oversee strategic direction of first ever study abroad program for student-athletes- Work closely with Senior Leadership in Athletic Departments and International Partners- Design internal and external communications strategy focused on global sports- Create assets for Athletic Departments and International Education Offices- Provide thought leadership for Coaches and Athletic Departments- Co-Chair Diversity Abroad Student-Athlete Task Force to present at conferences nationwide- Manage Crisis Communications - Mentor, train, and support staff Show less
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University Partnerships & Program Design
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Aug 2014 - Present
Designing innovative programs for top-sport university students to learn the nuances of national cultures through the vehicle of sport. If you are a Professor who would like to propose a Faculty-Led program, or a Coach interested in international team travel, contact me to discuss tailoring these programs to student-athletes.
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Jan 2007 - Present
Global Players is a Study | Intern | and Coach Abroad program designed specifically for student-athletes. Participants earn credit, work in global companies, and learn how to be an international coach within this award-winning program design. Each program has a full athletic program next to the academic curriculum where participants train with local teams, compete in international tournaments, and have weekly strength and conditioning sessions to stay in shape for season. Win for Athletes. Win for Coaches. Win for International Education. For more information visit www.playtheglobe.org Show less
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Diversity Abroad
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student-Athlete Task Force
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Joined a panel of passionate peers including Study Abroad Advisors, Diversity Officers, and Global Ed Directors who share the knowledge and intention to create programming for this particular demographic. Created industry resources such as short-course content, conference presentations, articles and blogs to inform and inspire IE professionals in their work with athletes. Joined a panel of passionate peers including Study Abroad Advisors, Diversity Officers, and Global Ed Directors who share the knowledge and intention to create programming for this particular demographic. Created industry resources such as short-course content, conference presentations, articles and blogs to inform and inspire IE professionals in their work with athletes.
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University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
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Netherlands
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Amsterdam Business School MBA, Graduate cum laude
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Full Time MBA student at Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam (ABS). Core courses include Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Accounting, International Business and Quantitative Methods. The track is both challenging and invigorating, I highly recommend it. Full Time MBA student at Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam (ABS). Core courses include Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Accounting, International Business and Quantitative Methods. The track is both challenging and invigorating, I highly recommend it.
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Harvestehude Tennis and Hockey Club (HTHC)
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Hamburg Area, Germany
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International Lacrosse Coach (Germany)
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Aug 2006 - Sep 2008
Founder and Coach of Women's Second Team. Player on Women's First Team; German Champions 2006-2009. Initiated school visits where Lacrosse was introduced to German primary and secondary schools in Hamburg. Founder and Coach of Women's Second Team. Player on Women's First Team; German Champions 2006-2009. Initiated school visits where Lacrosse was introduced to German primary and secondary schools in Hamburg.
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Education
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2010 - 2011
University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Corporate Strategy, Corporate FInance, Quantitative Methods, Financial Accounting -
2006 - 2006
The University of Kiel
Post-Graduate, Sales Management, Economics -
2000 - 2004
American University
BA, International Law and Social Policy Development
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