About Region IV
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NAFSA Region IV is one of NAFSA's 11 geographic regions. Each region is governed by an elected chair and a team of representatives from the various NAFSA professional sections and educator groups.
Interested in joining the NAFSA Region IV Team? View job descriptions for all NAFSA Region IV team positions.
Contact a regional team member based on their position responsibilities. Contact information can be found on the NAFSA member directory.
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Leadership Team
Greg Wymer
South Dakota State University
Chair, Region IV
Kimberly Gillette
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Chair-Elect, Region IV
Rebecca Bahan
Fontbonne University
Past Chair, Region IV
Libby Claerbout
Minot State University
Treasurer, Region IV
Libby Claerbout (MA international communication) is the director of international programs at Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. Libby is responsible for the development of support services and institutional systems for international students, study abroad, faculty-led study abroad...
Barry Armstrong
Ozarks Technical Community College
Secretary, Region IV
Jessica Hylton
Fontbonne University
Communications Coordinator, Region IV
Ken Nesbett
Kirkwood Community College
Conference Planner, Region IV
Knowledge Community & Advocacy Representatives
Sara Johnson
North Dakota State University
Student Regulatory Ombudsperson, Region IV
Becky Zama
Iowa State University
Scholar Regulatory Ombudsperson, Region IV
Erika Lees
Northwest Missouri State University
Public Policy Representative, Region IV
Virginia Guneyli
St. Charles Community College
Community & Two-Year Colleges Representative, Region IV
Becky Hanson
University of Iowa
IEM Representative, Region IV
Thomas Merlot
Missouri Valley College
ISSS Representative, Region IV
Emily Dougherty
University of North Dakota
EA Representative, Region IV
Taylor Nicole Kinde
University of Central Missouri
Member, Leadership Development Committee (LDC); IEL Representative, Region IV
Karmen Sorenson
Sorenson Company
TLS Representative, Region IV
State Representatives
Karla McCollum
Iowa Representative, Region IV
Karla Weilbrenner McCollum is the director of international affairs at Indian Hills Community College. She holds a BA in business administration from Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO and an MBA from Western Governors University. Karla was previously the director of domestic and...
Hannah Olevson
Academic Programs International (API)
Minnesota Representative, Region IV
Patrick Parnell
Missouri State University
Missouri Representative, Region IV
Amy Senger
University of North Dakota
North Dakota State Representative, Region IV
Eric Leise
Black Hills State University
South Dakota State Representative, Region IV