About Us
We believe global education fosters empathy, perspective, and a more connected world.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to expand access to global education – one transfer pathway at a time.
Our Vision
To normalize international transfer as a legitimate and accessible pathway for community college students, supported by shared standards, institutional trust, and infrastructure.
What We Do
The Transfer Abroad Network (TAN) is a platform designed to connect U.S. community college students with international universities to save them money and time while earning a bachelor's degree.
At its core, TAN brings us all together as a community to help students access opportunities to finish their degree abroad.
Why We Exist
There are over 1000 community colleges across the United States, enrolling just under 10 million students. Eight in ten community college students want to transfer to complete a full degree after earning an associate's degree, and yet there is little known about how this process works at overseas universities, where you can save up to $100,000 on your education thanks to lower tuition, cost of living, and shorter degrees.
We exist to show students and community colleges that overseas transfer is for anyone who wants it!
Who We Are
Transfer Abroad Network was founded by two close friends and colleagues who came together through a shared love of international education and student access. Every single day they get to do what they love the most, and are grateful for the wonderful supporters who have joined this community to make the network work!
Ashley Warmington is a higher education professional and social impact entrepreneur with deep experience spanning U.S. community colleges, international universities, and global student mobility. She graduated from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland before beginning her career in educational access. She has worked in international student recruitment, major gifts fundraising, and international engagement, supporting global access, scholarships, and institutional partnerships across the U.S. and UK.
Ashley's commitment to widening access is deeply personal. Having navigated barriers to her own education, she co-founded TAN to remove complexity from international transfer and open doors to all students. Her work is driven by a belief that education should be accessible, and global education should not be reserved for those who already know how the system works.
Emma Schwartz Lara has extensive experience in global recruitment, partnerships, and student engagement across the U.S. and international higher education systems. She has worked closely with universities and colleges to design ethical, student-centered pathways that expand access to global learning opportunities. She graduated from Northern Arizona University, where she went on to earn her master's degree in international education.
Emma brings a strong operational and practitioner lens to Transfer Abroad Network, grounded in years of working directly with students, advisors, and institutional partners. She understands the realities of advising environments, recruitment pressures, and the need for clear, trustworthy information that supports students in their journey.
As Co-Founder of Transfer Abroad Network, Emma ensures that TAN remains aligned with public-sector values and responsive to the needs of students and educators alike. Her work is guided by a belief that international education should be accessible, transparent, and rooted in genuine care for student outcomes.