Erin
University of Lancaster
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Evaluation and Research
Graduate
5About Me
My name is Erin, and I’m an education specialist with over 15 years of global experience across humanitarian, public, and academic sectors. In 2019, I founded Erin Buisse Consulting, where I work with international clients to co-design strategies, facilitate partnerships, and manage projects that advance inclusive and innovative education especially for marginalized communities. My expertise spans education in emergencies, higher education for refugees, disaster risk reduction, and educational innovation. I’ve worked with actors ranging from displaced youth and people with disabilities to governments, donors, and leading science and conservation organizations.
I hold a Master’s in International Education Policy from Harvard and have completed my PhD, researching higher education access for refugees. I’m deeply committed to leveraging inclusive, evidence-based approaches that enable learning in even the most complex environments.
My teaching style
My teaching style is collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in real-world problem solving. I believe in co-constructing knowledge with learners, honoring diverse lived experiences, and creating safe spaces for critical reflection. I combine practical examples with global perspectives and use participatory methods to engage learners of all backgrounds, whether in refugee camps, policy circles, or classrooms.
My past experience
I’ve designed and facilitated workshops, summer schools, and trainings on education in emergencies, inclusive pedagogy, and refugee learning at institutions like the University of Geneva and UNESCO. I’ve taught learners in diverse settings – from East African refugee camps to global conferences – and developed curricula for higher education in crisis contexts. My teaching is informed by research, policy, and field practice, always aimed at making education more accessible and transformative
My Proudest Achievements
– Launching my own global education consultancy
– Leading refugee education strategy for UNHCR in Lebanon
– Coordinating the Connected Learning in Crisis Consortium
I teach
- Business Studies
- Chartered Accounting
- Project Management
- International Relations
- Education Studies
My Results and Achievements
- Education in Crisis Specialist
- PhD in Educational Evaluation and Research
- PhD in International Relation and Affairs
- Harvard - MEd in International Education Policy