Biography
Angela (Angie) Schaffer is an international educator, grants professional, and entrepreneur. A first-generation college graduate from Baltimore City, she earned a B.A. in International Relations from Goucher College and an M.A. in International Education Policy. Her career includes leadership roles at Goucher, Cultural Vistas, and TPG Cultural Exchange, with a focus on global engagement and program development.
Angie’s work emphasizes access and inclusion for underrepresented students, particularly those from urban areas. She has championed scholarships for study abroad and authored articles on experiential learning. She has led programs and workshops in Japan, India, and South Africa, and co-led a 2019 Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad to Rwanda and Mauritius for Baltimore-area educators.
She is the founder of A2Z Ventures, an international education and consulting firm supporting nonprofits with grant writing, strategic planning, and intercultural training. Angie also co-founded Red Wagon Baltimore, a childcare collective, and served as Vice President of Communications and Outreach for BMore Abroad. She is a graduate of the Moms as Entrepreneurs Academy and lives in Baltimore with her family.