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Lokesh Shivakumaraiah
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Mississippi Valley State University
Chair, Region VII
Dr. Shivakumaraiah is the Executive Director of International Relations and Assistant to the Provost at Mississippi Valley State University. He is also a Fulbright Fellow and has over 19 years of professional experience in the area of international education and student affairs at public land grant...
Caroline Cully Garbers
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Chair - Elect
Caroline Cully Garbers is the Associate Director of Education Abroad for Exchanges and Global Internships at Georgia Institute of Technology. In her role she oversees the day-to-day operations of outgoing exchange students and those participating in research and internships. Caroline is tasked with...
Sarah Stevens
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Georgetown University
Past-Chair, Region VII
Sarah Stevens (she, her) is the SEVIS Manager & International Student Advisor at Georgetown University’s Office of Global Services. Sarah’s case load includes supporting new international students during the pre-arrival time period and international alumni after graduation, in addition to advising...
Beth Lorenz
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Clemson University
Treasurer, Region VII
Beth Lorenz joined Clemson University as the Director of Global Engagement in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business in September 2023. She has worked in the field of international education for over 15 years and started her career in Region VI with her first role as the Study Abroad...
Akali Fulmer
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Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership
Conference Planner, Region VII
Akali Fulmer has worked with diverse organizations and institutions, helping to design and implement programs that connect students, educators, and professionals across borders. Her expertise spans international student recruitment, study abroad program development, and education policy advising...
Györgyi Mihályi
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Cumberland University
Communications Coordinator, Region VII
Born and raised in Hungary, Dr. Györgyi Mihályi is the Director of the Palla Center for International Programs and serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) at Cumberland University. She holds degrees in Education from the University of Szeged and in Business and Marketing from Kent...
Charlotte Roulet
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Emory University
Local Arrangements Co-Chair (LAC), 2026 Conference, Region VII
Charlotte Roulet is an International Student and Scholar Advisor at Emory University. Charlotte holds an MA in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a BA in French and Linguistics from Western Washington University. She has worked in the field...
Marisa Atencio
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Oglethorpe University
Georgia State Representative & 2026 LAC Co-Chair, Region VII
Marisa Atencio, Ed.D., serves as Assistant Dean and Director of Global Education at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. With 25 years of experience in International Education, she has led multiple functional areas across large public and small private institutions with diverse global...
Anaberly “Ana” Chaviano
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Florida International University
Registrar, Region VII
"Anaberly “Ana” Chaviano serves as the Health Compliance Manager at Florida International University (FIU), where she oversees international student health insurance compliance and immunization requirements. With more than 14 years at FIU, Ana brings extensive experience supporting students through...
Robin Catmur-Smith
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International Student Resource Center
Regulatory Ombudsperson for Scholar Issues, Region VII
Robin Catmur-Smith is Managing Director of the International Student Resource Center, a funded project of the Talent Mobility Fund. Robin has been in the field of academic immigration for over 30 years, serving as Director of Immigration Services at the University of Georgia, and Dartmouth College...
William Vittetoe
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Regulatory Ombudsperson for Student Issues, Region VII
William serves as the Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Tennessee. He has worked in multiple areas of campus internationalization. His approach emphasizes a perspective that values campus partnerships, synergy of efforts, and the utilization of technical...
Marissa Chandler
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Belmont University
Education Abroad (EA) Knowledge Community Liaison, Region VII
Dr. Marissa Chandler is the Director of Study Abroad and Belmont USA at Belmont University, where she oversees the operations and management of these areas. Prior to coming to Belmont, she was employed at Austin Peay State University for 27 years, where she provided leadership for International...
Ingrid Galinat
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Jacksonville State University
International Enrollment Management (IEM) KC, Region VII; Member at Large, Member Engagement Comm.
Ingrid Galinat is the Director of the Jacksonville State University (JAX State) International House and Programs in Alabama. She is an International Educator with over 20 years of experience, a relationship builder for international recruitment, partnerships and exchanges, global engagement...
Kristin Tokić
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Queens University of Charlotte
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Knowledge Community Liaison, Region VII
Kristin Tokic is the Assistant Director for International Student Services at Queens University of Charlotte. With nearly two decades of experiences in education, she has spent the last five years dedicated to international student and scholar services. Kristin oversees visa processing for...
Mohamed Farag
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Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Development Coordinator
Mohamed is the Assistant Vice President of Student Health at Alliant Insurance Services, specializing in group medical plans for international and domestic students. He works with colleges and universities to design cost-effective, high-quality student health insurance plans that align with...
Kelly Poppen
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Florida International University
Florida State Rep, Region VII
Kelly Poppen is the Director of International Student & Scholar Services at Florida International University. She has worked in the field of international education for nearly 20 years, with positions in both study abroad and international student services, at institutions including Miami Dade...
Robert J. Van Pelt
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Western Carolina University
North Carolina State Rep, Region VII
Robert J. Van Pelt is the Assistant Director for Education Abroad and Exchanges in the Office of Global Engagement at Western Carolina University. He holds an M.A in International Higher Education from Boston College and a B.A. in Economics from Guilford College. He has been working in International...
Sofía López-Ferrer
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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Puerto Rico Rep, Region VII
Sofía López-Ferrer is the Coordinator of Student Mobility and Internationalization of the Center for Professional and International Experiences (CEPI) at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sagrado) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she is also the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO). She has...
Ashlan Andrews
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The University of South Carolina
South Carolina State Rep, Region VII
Ashlan Andrews is the Global Health and Safety Specialist in the Education Abroad Office at the University of South Carolina. She has an MA in International Politics from The Citadel and has been working in the field of International Higher Ed for the past 5 years, with a focus primarily on...
Elizabeth Harrison
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Austin Peay State University
Tennessee State Rep, Region VII
Dr. Elizabeth Harrison is a dedicated higher education professional with extensive experience in international education and student services. As the International Student Services Coordinator and International Recruiter at Austin Peay State University, they specialize in enhancing student...