Leo Schauer

Leo is the Program Manager of High Impact Programs at the International Division. As an international educator, he is a dedicated advocate of global-minded intercultural competence development. Leo finds inspiration in the exchange of knowledge across diverse communities and civilizations, spanning from the Global South to the Global North, East to West, rural to urban, and land to sea. His upbringing exposed him to diverse languages, religions, and traditions, fostering an appreciation for values such as gratitude, solidarity, and integrity, embodied in the Hakka Principles (客家精神).

Before joining the International Division, Leo served as the Assistant Director of International Affairs at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Over the past several years, he has been actively exploring ways to foster intercultural understanding through higher education while providing support to global citizens. He is eager to contribute to the Wisconsin International Scholars Program by organizing events and overseeing communications, including managing the program’s website and social media accounts.

As an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin, Leo studied Indonesian while earning his master’s degree. He also successfully completed his second master’s degree at the University of Illinois, further expanding his academic expertise and deepening his knowledge in the field of international and multicultural education. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Malaysia and has also studied in Germany, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and England.