Trisha Iyonsi, International Employment and Tax Coordinator at Oklahoma State University, is the Region III Registrar. Trisha has worked in the field of international education for the past 15 years in a variety of capacities including English Language Learning, J-1 advising for students and...

As a native Beijinger, Jie (“Jay”) finished her bachelor’s degree in International Politics from Beijing International Studies University. Then she came to the United States and studied at Florida State University for her master's in International Affairs. Once an international student, Jie has...

Liz currently serves as Associate Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of North Texas where she leads a team of F1 advisors and staff to support nearly 11,000 international students. Liz began her career in International Education in 2001 teaching English as a...

Griselda Olveda is a seasoned International Professional with almost 10 years of experience supporting international students and scholars in higher education. She currently serves as the International Visitor Advisor at UTHealth Houston, where she assists with the university’s J-1 Exchange Visitor...

Norma Vallejo is the coordinator of international admissions and student services at Texas Wesleyan University and a 2021 regional conference planner cohort co-coach. In her current role, Norma serves as a DSO and manages advising/orientation, recruitment/admission efforts, and study abroad for...

Chris has worked international education since 2004 as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bangladesh and lived in Korea for 8 years teaching Anthropology, Intercultural Communication and EFL. He currently serves as the Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services advising on F-1, J-1...

My name is Andrew Van Lew and I am the Graduate & International Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Arkansas. I have served in this role for coming up on 2 years. Prior to this I served 5 years as a DSO and ARO in our university's International Students & Scholars Office. I am very...

Kelsey Eihausen is a Partner Program Manager at CEA CAPA where she works cross-functionally to support institutional partners and their students. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and earned her Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). She began her career in...

Sheena Maria Connell has been involved with the development of international education at public and private U.S. universities, Intensive English Programs, and secondary schools. She has more than 15 years of combined experience in an international education setting, SEVP regulations and policy...

Aaron works as an advisor for the Education Abroad office at the University of Oklahoma. He is a proud graduate of OU, receiving his bachelor and master degrees. He has been part of international education since 2018. In his free time, Aaron enjoys following Sooner sports and taking walks with his...

Emily Boerman, Ph.D., M.S.W. is the director of International Student Services at Louisiana State University. She has worked in the international education field for 15 years recruiting international students, F-1 and J-1 immigration advising, and teaching Leadership at Nazarbayev University in...

Stephanie Holleran is the Manager of International Admissions & Student Services at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She has worked in international student services for more than a decade. Stephanie previously served on the Region X team as the KC-ISSS representative and the NAFSA Member...

Chloe Hammett is the Assistant Director of International Student Services at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she advises over 1,000 international students and scholars on three campuses, including the Clinton School of Public Service and the William H. Bowen School of Law. Chloe has...

Eugenia is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. She was educated in Ouachita parish and Lincoln parish. Gina, as she is known by most, received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Grambling State University and her Master’s in Public Administration from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. She...

Rachael Brown is currently the Assistant Director for Education Abroad at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. She received her Master of Arts in International Studies in 2018 from the University of Oklahoma and has been working with students to achieve their study abroad goals since graduating with...

Daniela Mirabal is an accomplished higher education professional specializing in international student services, global engagement, and inclusive programming. As the Assistant Director of International Student Services and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) at Sam Houston State University...

Brianne Faber is the Assistant Director at the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her Bachelor's in English Literature from the University of North Texas, and a Master's in Education with a concentration in Adult Development and Curriculum from Strayer University. Brianne is a member of...

Sarah Habtemariam is an International Student Counselor and Designated School Official (DSO) at Tulsa Community College in Oklahoma. She is a driven, passionate, and outgoing international education professional. She is an Eritrean and African American with Native American roots. Sarah grew up in a...

Madison Pastrick is the Program Manager for TCU Global at Texas Christian University, where she manages admissions and advising for semester study abroad programs. A graduate of the NAFSA Academy (2025 Cohort), she currently serves as the Local Arrangements Chair for NAFSA Region III. With over six...