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
David Di Maria, EdD
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Chair, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
David L. Di Maria is associate vice provost for international education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He also serves as chair-elect of NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community, and he is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’...
Kalpen Trivedi, PhD
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Chair-Elect, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Kalpen Trivedi, PhD, is the chair-elect of the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC).
Victoria Jones, PhD
University of California, Irvine
Past Chair, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Victoria Jones, PhD, is the past chair of the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC).
Rick Lee, PhD
Rutgers University
2021 Annual Conference Committee Member, IEL Knowledge Community; IEL KC Rep, ACC
Rick Lee is the director of global programs and partnerships at Rutgers Global, the university-wide international office of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His responsibilities include program development and implementation, finding avenues to advance new and existing international...
Lisa Eli, MA
Valencia College
Co-Leader, Resources and Networking
Lisa Eli is a co-leader, resources and networking, for the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC).
Patricia Mwila, MPA
University of Zambia
Co-Leader, Conference and Symposium Planning Team
Patricia Mwlia is a co-leader, conference and symposium planning team, for the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC).
Chad Hoseth, MA
Colorado State University
Member, Programs and Events, International Education Leadership Knowledge Community
Chad Hoseth is director of international initiatives at Colorado State University. He is responsible for initiatives that help CSU achieve strategic goals for comprehensive internationalization including on-campus academic and co-curricular learning experiences, support for faculty and their...
Jennifer Evanuik, MEd
Central Michigan University
Member, Communications & Engagement (LIZN Leader), International Education Leadership (IEL) KC
Jennifer Evanuik is the executive director of the Office of Global Engagement at Central Michigan University. In this role, she oversees comprehensive, study abroad, international student and scholar services, and international partnerships. Over a 14 year career in international education, Jennifer...
2020 Regional Liaisons
- Region IV: Taylor Kinde, EdD, University of Central Missouri
- Region V: Jemma Lund, MA, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Region VI: Ji-Yeung Jang, PhD, Ohio University
- Region VII: Aaron Clevenger, EdD, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Region X: Mary Nellis, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute