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AUSTIN, TX – Thursday, November 13, 2025 API (Academic Programs International) is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Vogt, has been recognized by The PIE News as one of “The PIE’s 50 Voices for the Americas, 2025.” This prestigious annual list highlights innovative leaders, influential advocates, and key voices helping shape the future of international education across North, Central, and South America.
Compiled by The PIE News’s editorial team, the “50 Voices for the Americas” list spotlights individuals whose expertise, leadership, and advocacy have been instrumental in navigating a year marked by significant policy shifts and sector-wide challenges. This year’s list expands beyond North America to include influential figures from Central and South America, reflecting the growing interconnectedness of the global education landscape.
Beth Kennedy, Editor of The PIE News, emphasized the importance of recognizing those who have provided steady leadership and critical insight during a turbulent year for the U.S. and Canadian international education sectors.
“It has been a rollercoaster year for colleagues across the Atlantic and there have been many voices who have provided essential commentary,” Kennedy said. “This list acknowledges the champions in our sector, along with the innovators and those who keep colleagues informed and supported.”
API CEO Patrick Vogt’s inclusion reflects his continued leadership in advocating for the rights and experiences of international students, and his strategic guidance as API continues to expand access to global education opportunities.
“We are thrilled to see Patrick recognized among such a distinguished group of leaders,” said Mary Kay Hyde, CMO at API. “Patrick has been a steady, strategic voice advocating for equitable opportunities for global learners, championing student access to career-enhancing experiences, and guiding API through a year of meaningful growth and innovation.”
Under Vogt’s leadership, API has expanded its reputation, not only as a mission-driven organization, but also as a leader in cutting-edge technology solutions that empower students and universities. His commitment to programming excellence, combined with a forward-thinking approach to AI-powered tools and services, continues to position API at the forefront of an increasingly interconnected global ecosystem.
About API
Academic Programs International (API) encourages students of all ages to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals. Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, the company helps colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation. Based in Austin, TX, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs both virtually and in nearly 70 cities among more than 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.
