Congratulations to Adria Baker, beloved Fulbright@Rice member, on being awarded one of the 2024 NAFSA Lifetime Membership Awards!
Life Membership is awarded each year to NAFSAns in recognition of their career achievements in advancing the goals of the Association and of international education and exchange. Individuals become eligible for nomination at the time of their retirement from professional responsibilities in the field of international education.
Dr. Adria L. Baker worked 40 years in international education. She retired from Rice University after 27 years, as associate vice provost for international education, and led Brasil@Rice for a decade. She taught in Mexico City, was a graduate fellow at the University of Costa Rica, and worked at the University of Houston for 12 years, receiving a doctorate in international sociolinguistic competence.
Congratulations, Adria!