Israt Z Nipa is a student in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a concentration in Global Studies in Education. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience at schools and universities. She worked as a lecturer at a university back in Bangladesh and taught undergrad students. Her research interests lie in the international students' experiences, internationalization of higher education, and equity in girl's education. 
- Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Taylor 
- Expected Year of Graduation: 2027 
- Educational Background: 
- Ph.D. Student, Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Concentration: Global Studies in Education 
- M.A. in English Literature, Premier University
- B.A. in English Literature, Premier University