This year President and CEO Dr. Mary M. Dwyer celebrates her 20th year at IES Abroad. As a remarkable leader in the field of study abroad, of course we think she’s awesome—but don’t just take it from us, check out the numbers below!
Kiah Zellner-Smith
August 16, 2016
From when Dr. Dwyer started in 1996 to today…
- The number of students enrolled has jumped from 1,341 to 6,384
- The number of cities where we offer programs has risen from 21 to 35
- The number of countries where we offer programs increased from 13 countries to 20
- The total number of students educated during Dr. Dwyer’s presidency is an astounding 84,711
What a legacy! Check out the video below to see what our colleagues had to say about working with Dr. Dwyer over the past two decades.

Congratulations, Dr. Dwyer, and thank you for your unwavering leadership, the incredible number of lives you’ve changed, and your excellent work in the field of study abroad!