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Rachel Hendrix
- Executive Director
- rhendrix@uwf.edu
- 850.474.2479
Biography
As Executive Director of International Affairs at the University of West Florida (UWF), Rachel leads a team dedicated to fostering global citizenship and intercultural competence among students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. She develops and implements strategic initiatives, global partnerships, and transformative programs that enhance UWF’s international engagement and global impact.
In addition to her role at UWF, she serves as Chair of Region VII for NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to international education and exchange. She also contributes to international education and diplomacy as a board member for several organizations, including the Florida Association of International Educators, Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council, Study Florida, the Greater Florida District Export Council, and the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Florida Advisory Committee.
Her commitment to global education is enriched by prestigious international experiences, including being a Fulbright Scholar, a Rotary Group Study Exchange participant, a Baden-Württemberg Education Seminar delegate, and a NAFSA/ICEX Study in Spain Seminar delegate. These opportunities have expanded her expertise and professional networks in Japan, Brazil, Germany, and Spain.
She is passionate about research, and advocacy and is dedicated to empowering the next generation of globally competent graduates who can thrive in an interconnected world. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Public Relations, an M.A. in Strategic Communication and Leadership, and an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, all from the University of West Florida. She has completed all coursework for her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with her dissertation in progress, focusing on intercultural competency development.