International Education Leadership

For more than 26 years, Kim Lovaas has helped advance the University of Washington’s international student experience by shaping international student enrollment, expanding access for students from around the world, leading international regulatory compliance, and building an inclusive campus where

Jeffrey Tsang serves as the Director of Education Abroad in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University. In his role, he oversees all the College of Engineering’s education abroad options, which include faculty-led, exchange, and direct enroll programs. Jeffrey also serves as the

Morgan Shakoor studied International Business at Howard University, where she was encouraged to study abroad to supplement her studies. After spending a semester studying in Costa Rica, she became a peer advisor at the Ralph Bunche Center to provide other students with resources for their learning

Ana has a bachelor’s degree in history with minors in sociology and Japanese from Ball State University in Indiana. While at Ball State, Ana studied abroad in Liverpool, England, and returned to help other students study abroad as a peer adviser. With a love for travel both domestically and

Gabriela Guzman is the Program Manager for International Education at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, she manages recruitment for Latin America, advises students on study abroad programs, and serves as a Designated School Official (DSO). Outside of her assigned duties

Robert Franklin (he/him/el) is an International Student Advisor at the University of Utah, where he supports a diverse population of international students as part of the U ISSS team. His passion for international education began during his undergraduate years and was shaped by study abroad

I am an Education Abroad Advisor at Indiana University Bloomington, where I advise students on programs in Italy and Scandinavia. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Indiana University and a master’s degree in International Higher Education through a dual-degree

Kathleen (Kat) Cade-Gerzon is entering her sixth year in the field of international education and currently serves as the Program Coordinator for International Student Life at Texas Tech University. The daughter of a New Zealand immigrant, Kat grew up in a multicultural household that deeply shaped

Brianna Brown (she/her) is a young professional in International Education, working primarily in outbound study abroad experiences. She began working at Cornell University as an Education Abroad Advisor in 2023, advising undergraduate students interested in semester and academic year abroad programs