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
Samira Pardanani
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Shoreline Community College
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...
Chad Hoseth
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Colorado State University
Chair-Elect, 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...
Jennifer Evanuik
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Georgia State University
Past Chair, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Jennifer Evanuik is the Senior Director of International Initiatives and Deputy SIO at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She previously served as Executive Director of the Office of Global Engagement and SIO at Central Michigan University. She has also held roles in international education at...
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...
Jill Blondin, PhD
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Co-Leader, Programs & Events, IEL KC
Jill Blondin, vice provost for global initiatives at VCU, received her B.A. from Indiana University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Previously, Blondin served as the director of VCU Globe, which received the NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award and the...
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...
Cathy Lee T. Arcuino, PhD
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Wilkes University
Co-Leader, Communications & Engagement (Regional Outreach), IEL KC
Dr. Cathy Lee T. Arcuino is the Executive Director of Global Engagement at Wilkes University and oversees International Student and Scholar Services, International Enrollment Management, Education Abroad, the English Language Center and leads campus wide internationalization efforts. She was a Peace...
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...