Higher Ed Pulse

Can AI Help Rebuild Trust in International Enrollment?

Episode Summary

Mallory sits down with Patricia Tozzi to unpack one of the most pressing topics in higher ed today: AI governance and privacy in student data. As institutions increasingly lean on AI to inform decisions and streamline operations, how do we ensure transparency, equity, and compliance? Patricia offers a grounded perspective on where schools need to draw the line between innovation and risk.

Episode Notes

Mallory sits down with Patricia Tozzi to unpack one of the most pressing topics in higher ed today: AI governance and privacy in student data. As institutions increasingly lean on AI to inform decisions and streamline operations, how do we ensure transparency, equity, and compliance? Patricia offers a grounded perspective on where schools need to draw the line between innovation and risk.

Guest Name: Patricia Tozzi 

Guest Bio: Patricia Tozzi is a global marketing strategist with 20 years of experience, half of which she has dedicated to helping higher ed institutions grow their international student enrollment. A recognized subject-matter expert, she has spoken at industry-leading events—including NAFSA, AIRC, and ICEF—on digital marketing and global agent networks. Currently, she partners with colleges aiming to expand their global enrollment footprint. Patricia believes AI and machine learning can amplify the human-centered approach in marketing and admissions, making them more agile and better aligned with today’s globally mobile students.

Patricia holds a BA in Communications from ESPM (Brazil) and an Executive MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University. She also serves as Board Member and VP of Alumni Engagement for Kellogg Women@EMBA, Project Leader at Community Consulting Teams of Boston, and Mentor at the Latin America Leadership Academy.