Executive Director of Global Engagement and Operations
Saint Leo University
TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.
Dr. Tory England is a higher education administrator with more than 15 years of experience in student affairs and international education. She serves as Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement at Saint Leo University, where she leads strategic planning and operations for international student enrollment and support services. As the university’s Designated School Official (DSO), she advises international students on the benefits and responsibilities of their F-1 visa status. She oversees the international student experience from recruitment through graduation, coordinating between different departments on course scheduling, transfer credit, and English proficiency placement. She builds relationships with overseas educational consultants, develops international study abroad partnerships, and supports student success through orientation, regulatory workshops, and cross-cultural programming. Dr. England joined Saint Leo University in July 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas.