The International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC) supports senior international officers and internationalization leaders who provide the vision and build commitment for comprehensive internationalization. To that end, the IEL KC coordinates the delivery of a comprehensive set of sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources for senior leaders.
Community Highlights
Leading IZN Network
Explore resources and a discussion forum to actively engage with colleagues.
Symposium on Leadership
Internationalization leadership topics for SIOs in a NAFSA Signature Event.
Leadership Team
Chad Hoseth, PhD
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Colorado State University
Chair, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Chad Hoseth is the assistant vice provost for international affairs at Colorado State University (CSU), where he helps shape and advance the university’s internationalization strategy. He focuses on building impactful global partnerships; expanding international opportunities for students, faculty...
Douglas Proctor, PhD
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York University
Chair-elect, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Douglas Proctor will take up the role of assistant vice president of global engagement and partnerships and senior international officer at York University (York) in Toronto, Canada, in January 2026. After a global career in international education with positions held in Australia, France, Ireland...
Samira Pardanani
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Shoreline Community College
Past-Chair, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Samira Pardanani leads a comprehensive international education department at Shoreline Community College, located just north of Seattle, Washington. In this role, she oversees international recruitment, admissions, academic and university transfer advising, study and teach abroad, international...
Parinaz Zartoshty, EdD
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San Jose State University
2025 Annual Conference Committee Member, IEL KC
Parinaz Zartoshty, EdD is the Senior Director of Global Programs and Services at San Jose State University (SJSU). In her role, she serves as the Senior International Officer (SIO) and is charged with leading and facilitating the university’s comprehensive internationalization efforts through...
Alana C. Jones
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University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Co-Leader, Programs & Events, IEL KC
Alana C. Jones is the Associate Vice Chancellor of International Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. The Office of International Affairs facilitates collaborative and innovative global engagement for two campuses in the University of Colorado system through...
Alejandra M. Vilalta-Perdomo, PhD
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Tecnológico de Monterrey
Co-Leader, Programs & Events, IEL KC
Alejandra M. Vilalta-Perdomo has 30+ years' experience developing international programs and initiatives leading negotiations with institutions in different continents. She is a senior member at TEC de Monterrey in Mexico, where she serves as Director of International Academic Development & Global...
Morgan Keller
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Wesleyan University
Co-Leader, Communications & Engagement (Regional Outreach), IEL KC; MDP Trainer
Morgan Keller serves as the Director of the Office of International Student Affairs and principal designated school official (PDSO) at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. His formative international experiences include a study abroad semester in Siena, Italy as an undergraduate student...
Ann-Margaret J. Themistocleous, PhD
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Anderson University
Co-Leader, Communications & Engagement (Leading Internationalization (LIZN) Network Leader), IEL KC
Ann Margaret J. Themistocleous is the Director for Global Engagement and Senior International Officer at Anderson University. She has held positions leading both education abroad and international student services. In her current role, she supports study abroad, national scholarship advising...