Lisa Slavid is honored to be sailing as the Executive Dean for the Fall 2026 voyage. She’s had a career in higher education that spans over 28 years, and includes sailing on four SAS voyages, serving first as a Resident Director, twice as Dean of Students, and as Assistant Executive Dean. Her areas of expertise in higher education and beyond has been in creating safe and thriving inclusive communities, teaching and facilitation, leadership development, and strategic planning. She currently consults and facilitates on a variety of leadership topics for the non-profit, higher education, and corporate sectors. She’s passionate about creativity and innovation and finds that Semester at Sea is one of the best places to meet incredible people who want to make the world a better place.
Fall 2026 | Epic Explorations to Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia
Faculty & Staff
Exploring countries in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia, this voyage gives participants a truly global study abroad experience on our floating campus!
We are a diverse team of academic experts and professionals
Under the leadership of the executive dean, academic dean, and dean of student life, Semester at Sea faculty and staff are a team of innovative and stimulating educators who are passionate about international education and focused on developing a dynamic and compassionate shipboard community.
Voyage Leadership Team
Lisa Slavid
Andy is the Science Director for the Waitt Institute
Lisa Slavid
Andy is the Science Director for the Waitt Institute
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Home Institution
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Education
Master’s in Counseling from Santa Clara University, B.A. from Smith College -
Personal Interests
Positive Psychology & Leadership
Faculty
Staff
Interport Lecturers
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