The DA Global Access Network, also known simply as DA Global, is a left-of-center international education consortium that promotes diversity and inclusion within the educational field. The DA Global Access Network developed the Global Education Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, which the organization claims is a learning experience that gives participants the opportunity to “develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence” that is needed to “champion global inclusive excellence initiatives.” The program also claims that participants will learn to lead organizations in “developing, implementing, and improving diversity and inclusion strategies” in international education. ^{1 2}

The organization also has a page on its website titled “Global Access & Opportunity For All.” The page claims that diversity, inclusion, and opportunity are “not just values” but “essential” for “ensuring” the field of international education “serves and has a meaningful impact” on students, communities, and institutions. ³

Background

The DA Global Access Network, also known as DA Global, is a left-of-center international consortium that promotes diversity and inclusion programs within the educational field. The organization was founded in 2006 as “Diversity Abroad” before changing its name to DA Global Access Network in 2025. The “DA” in DA Global Access Network stands for “Diversified Action.” ^{4 2}

According to DA Global’s website, DiversityAbroad.com was the “first online resource” that was “dedicated to connecting diverse students” with international learning opportunities. The Diversity Abroad Network launched in 2009, which DA Global claims it was the first “membership consortium” that was “solely dedicated to inclusive excellence” in international education. ^{5 2}

The organization launched its Diversity Abroad Conference, also known as the Global Impact Conference, in 2013 while starting its Global Student Leadership Summit in 2015. DA Global also released its Global Equity and Inclusion Guidelines in 2017. These guidelines aimed to “support institutions in embedding inclusive practices and policies” within their “global education operations.” ^{5 2}

DiversityAbroad.com was later replaced by BeGlobalii, another website that provides resources and information to prospective international students, in 2024. As of 2025, Andrew Gordon is listed as the founder and CEO for DA Global. ^{5 6 7 8}

Diversity and Inclusion

The DA Global Access Network has supported programs and initiatives that emphasize Diversity and Inclusion in the educational field. On its website, DA Global lists having developed the “Global Education Diversity and Inclusion Certificate” Program, which it claims is a learning experience that will give participants the opportunity to “develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence” that is needed to “champion global inclusive excellence initiatives.” The program also claims that participants will learn to lead organizations in “developing, implementing, and improving diversity and inclusion strategies” in international education. ¹

DA Global has a page on its website titled “Global Access & Opportunity For All.” The page claims that diversity, inclusion, and opportunity are “not just values” but “essential” for “ensuring” the field of international education “serves and has a meaningful impact” on students, communities, and institutions. ³

Member Organizations

According to its website, DA Global is partnered with several educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. These include the London Metropolitan University, Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), CEA CAPA Education Abroad, School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad, the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). ⁹ IES Abroad, accessed October 27, 2025. https://www.iesabroad.org/[/note] ¹⁰

Members of the DA Global member organizations include multiple universities from across the United States, including Harvard University, New York University, and the University of California, Berkeley. It also has several education advocacy groups listed as members including the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), InterExchange, and OneWorld Now!. ⁹

1. “Global Education Diversity & Inclusion Certificate.” DA Global. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/certification/.
2. “About Us.” DA Global, accessed October 27, 2025. https://daglobal.org/about/
3. “Embracing Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity.” DA Global. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/about/embracing-diversity-inclusion-opportunity/. 
4. “Diversity Abroad: Our Story.” DA Global. August 18, 2025. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/diversity-abroad/. 
5. “Diversity Abroad: Our Story.” DA Global. August 18, 2025. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/diversity-abroad/. 
6. “DA Global Access Network – Name Change.” LinkedIn. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrewjuliangordon_inclusionisglobal-activity-7231782220103909376-28bW/.
7. “About BeGlobalii.” Includifi. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://beglobali.com/about-us.
8. “Speaker Profile Andrew Gordon.” DA Global. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/request-speaker/speaker-profile-andrew-gordon/.
9. “Member Directory.” DA Global. Accessed August 18, 2025. https://daglobal.org/membership/directory/. 
10. “DAAD Scholarship Guide for International Students.” Study in Germany, accessed October 27, 2025. https://www.studying-in-germany.org/daad-scholarship/