Liz currently serves as Associate Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of North Texas where she leads a team of F1 advisors and staff to support nearly 11,000 international students. Liz began her career in International Education in 2001 teaching English as a...

Trisha Iyonsi, International Employment and Tax Coordinator at Oklahoma State University, is the Region III Registrar. Trisha has worked in the field of international education for the past 15 years in a variety of capacities including English Language Learning, J-1 advising for students and...

Katy Lane, PhD is the director of the Center for International Business Studies, Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. She has worked in international education for nearly 15 years, creating new programs and initiatives, providing oversight for outreach and risk management, and leading...

Norma Vallejo is the coordinator of international admissions and student services at Texas Wesleyan University and a 2021 regional conference planner cohort co-coach. In her current role, Norma serves as a DSO and manages advising/orientation, recruitment/admission efforts, and study abroad for...

Aaron works as an advisor for the Education Abroad office at the University of Oklahoma. He is a proud graduate of OU, receiving his bachelor and master degrees. He has been part of international education since 2018. In his free time, Aaron enjoys following Sooner sports and taking walks with his...

Eugenia is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. She was educated in Ouachita parish and Lincoln parish. Gina, as she is known by most, received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Grambling State University and her Master’s in Public Administration from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. She...

As Regional Director for the Southwest region, Derek works closely with institutional partners in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas to support their internationalization efforts. He coordinates with CEA CAPA’s partners on international study abroad, internship programs, and the development of...

Shannon Bedo is the Director of International and Veteran Student Services at Houston Christian University, where she leads efforts for recruiting, admissions, immigration, and programming for the international and veteran student population. She has previously served at Baylor College of Medicine...

Stephanie Holleran is the Manager of International Admissions & Student Services at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She has worked in international student services for more than a decade. Stephanie previously served on the Region X team as the KC-ISSS representative and the NAFSA Member...

My name is Andrew Van Lew and I am the Graduate & International Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Arkansas. I have served in this role for coming up on 2 years. Prior to this I served 5 years as a DSO and ARO in our university's International Students & Scholars Office. I am very...

Kelsey Eihausen is a Partner Program Manager at CEA CAPA where she works cross-functionally to support institutional partners and their students. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and earned her Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). She began her career in...

Sheena Maria Connell has been involved with the development of international education at public and private U.S. universities, Intensive English Programs, and secondary schools. She has more than 10 years of combined experience in an international education setting, SEVP regulations and policy...

Emily Boerman, Ph.D., M.S.W. is the director of International Student Services at Louisiana State University. She has worked in the international education field for 15 years recruiting international students, F-1 and J-1 immigration advising, and teaching Leadership at Nazarbayev University in...

Rachael Brown is currently the Assistant Director for Education Abroad at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. She received her Master of Arts in International Studies in 2018 from the University of Oklahoma and has been working with students to achieve their study abroad goals since graduating with...

Daniela Mirabal is an accomplished higher education professional specializing in international student services, global engagement, and inclusive programming. As the Assistant Director of International Student Services and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) at Sam Houston State University...

Brianne Faber is the Assistant Director at the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her Bachelor's in English Literature from the University of North Texas, and a Master's in Education with a concentration in Adult Development and Curriculum from Strayer University. Brianne is a member of...

Jess Alfaro serves as the PDSO and Manager at Austin Community College. In this role, she serves as the senior international officer and is over international admissions and enrollment as well as F-1 SEVIS case management. She has worked in international education for 21 years, serving as the PDSO...