NAFSA's eleven regions welcome you to join us at the NAFSA All-Region Summit, a special virtual conference held October 4 - 22, 2021. Participants gain access to live and on-demand region-specific content, as well as shared activities and events. This first-ever combined regional event will provide participants with new learning, networking, and engagement opportunities.
About Region IV
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
Kimberly Gillette
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
Chair, Region IV
Greg Wymer
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South Dakota State University
Past Chair, Region IV
Barry Armstrong
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Drury University
Secretary, Region IV
Jessica Hylton
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University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in Saint Louis
Communications Coordinator, Region IV
Knowledge Community & Advocacy Representatives
Christina Thompson
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Barcelona SAE
Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator, Education Abroad Knowledge Community
Christina Thompson (she/her) is the Director of Partnership Development and Diversity Initiatives with Barcelona SAE. She has pioneered TODOS (The Outcomes-Based Diversity Outreach Strategy), works closely with faculty and partners to develop inclusive academic programming. Christina has nearly 20...
Britta Wright
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Columbia College
IEL Representative, Region IV
Kristen Colbrecht
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University of Missouri
ISSS Representative, Region IV
Karmen Sorenson
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Bismarck State College
TLS Representative, Region IV
Amanda Hager
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University of Saint Thomas
IEM Representative, Region IV
Virginia Guneyli
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Saint Charles Community College
Community & Two-Year Colleges Representative, Region IV
Erika Lees
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Northwest Missouri State University
Public Policy Representative, Region IV
Jason Marquart
Washington University in St. Louis
ISS RP Regional Liaison, Region IV
Tabitha Thomas
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North Dakota State University
Scholar Regulatory Ombudsperson, Region IV
State Representatives
Jacob Kinning
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Saint Cloud State University
Minnesota Representative, Region IV
Fumi Matsumoto Cheever
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Missouri Western State University
Missouri Representative, Region IV
Amy Senger
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University of North Dakota
North Dakota State Representative, Region IV
Eric Leise
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South Dakota State University
South Dakota State Representative, Region IV
Conference Team
Hannah Olevson
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Academic Programs International (API)
Conference Planner 2021, Region IV
Jeffrey Foot
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Lewermark Insurance
Conference Local Arrangements, Region IV
Christine Huh
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University of Missouri
Conference Local Arrangements, Region IV
Shannon Ingleby
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Kirkwood Community College
Academy Coach, Region IV; Conference Registrar, Region IV
Shannon Ingleby is the international student advisor at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA. She started her career in international education while teaching and living in China. After living overseas for three years, she understands the difficulties of moving to a new country and can...