CEA CAPA and CIS Abroad are thrilled to announce our NEW Catalyst Grants for 2025-2026. Learn more about how we can partner to drive change. Applications close November 17, 2025.
It's Not Too Late! Spring 2026 Application Deadlines Extended Through October 22
*Eligible locations: Grenoble, Paris, Sydney, Rome, and London
Claim up to $500 in flight credits!
Get up to $500 in flight credits or grants toward study or internship programs abroad when you apply by November 17, 2025. See our Official Rules for full details.
Fiona Pearson, Assistant Director of Program & Student Services
Sydney, Australia
Prior to her role at CEA CAPA, Fiona spent 14 years at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), serving in a variety of roles, most recently as the Director of Australian Programs to IFSA's largest cohort. Fiona is passionate about working with and making a difference for students in the best city in the world (Sydney). She piloted a number of diversity and inclusion initiatives at IFSA which saw her speak at the Diversity Abroad conference in 2020. When not at work, Fiona can be found chasing after her toddler on the beach, singing at events and festivals, or watching true crime documentaries. Fiona holds a Bachelor of Communications (Theatre & Media) from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.