About Region V
NAFSA has nearly 9,000 members at 3,500 institutions worldwide, representing 94 countries. The organization is divided into 11 geographic regions, which provide the all-important grassroots strength of the association. Many opportunities for involvement, association activities, and leadership are found at the regional level. Each region is governed by an elected chair and a team comprised of representatives of the professional sections and interest groups.
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2024 Region V Election
The 2024 Region V Election is now open! If you are a NAFSA member, please take a moment to cast your ballot.
Deadline: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Team Members
Bob White
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Masuda Funai
Chair
Bob White is a partner in the Immigration Group of Masuda Funai in its Schaumburg, Illinois office. Bob has been practicing exclusively in the employment-based immigration area for more than 26 years. Bob was previously chapter chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Chicago...
Laure Bordas-Isner
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University of Michigan
Chair-Elect
Laure currently works as an international student and scholar advisor at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She has been working in the field of international education for several years and has presented on various topics related to U.S. immigration and international education, both at local...
Ashton Troxel
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CEA CAPA
Past-Chair, Region V
As a member of the Custom Program Development Team, Ashton Troxel, works closely with CEA CAPA’s onsite teams to develop custom programming that meets the needs of partners and students. Ashton earned her Master of Arts in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of...
Kara Johnson
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Elmhurst College
Conference Chair, Region V
Kara is Director of International Admission at Elmhurst University. Although she now focuses on international recruitment and admissions, she has extensive experience in international student services, as well as study abroad and international partnerships. Prior to Elmhurst, Kara worked at...
Karin Christophe Brown
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One Earth International Credential Evaluations
Co-Conference Chair, Region V
Karin began her career in international Education in 2001 as Coordinator of International Student Admission at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, enjoyed seven professionally formative years as Assistant, Associate and Director of International Admission at DePaul University in Chicago, and has...
Jessica Gonzalez
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Conference Planner Designee
Jessica Gonzalez is an International Employment and Immigration Specialist in UWM's Center for International Education (CIE) with a focus on J-1 scholars’ immigration needs, community engagement, and immersion in the U.S. Jessica has a passion for working with people and promoting equity and...
Jeremiah Munce
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Eastern Michigan University
Treasurer
Jeremiah currently works in the Office for International Students and Scholars at Eastern Michigan University as the Senior Immigration Advisor and Technology Specialist. He is responsible for advising F/J students and SEVIS reporting. He has been working in the field of international education...
Brittany Widin
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The University of Michigan
Registrar
Brittany works as an International Student Advisor at The University of Michigan. Brittany enjoys the challenges of navigating complex immigration regulation and appreciates being able to serve as a guide for international students as they pursue their dreams in the U.S. In addition to her...
Celia Cutler
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Eastern Michigan University
Communications Coordinator
Celia Cutler is an International Student Advisor at Eastern Michigan University. She primarily serves the F-1 student population through her role as a Designated School Official and advises students on maintaining their status. She also serves as Alternate Responsible Officer and assists the J-1...
Chamu Gowrishankar
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Wayne State University
KC IEL Liaison
Chamu Gowrishankar is the Assistant Director at the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). Chamu’s responsibilities include overseeing OISS daily operations; advising and immigration services for students, scholars, staff, and WSU departments regarding federal regulations (F-1, J-1, H...
Brock Goldflies
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Scholaro, Inc.
International Enrollment Management KC Liaison
Brock graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He was a peer writing tutor while at UIC, where he worked with students from all over the world. He began as a credential evaluator at Scholaro in 2019. Brock is new to the NAFSA Region V...
Carmen Pitz
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Regional Outreach Coordinator, EAKC
As the Assistant Director for Study Abroad Advising in International Academic Programs (IAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Carmen serves as the study abroad advisor for a small portfolio of faculty led programs including the Global Gateway Initiative, and the Summer and Global Launch...
Alli Reed
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St. Norbert College
KC EA Liaison- Semester programs
Alli is the Study Abroad & Off-Campus Programs Advisor at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. She oversees the recruitment, advising, pre-departure, and reentry process for all education abroad students for SNC's entire portfolio of programs. Alli also works closely with campus partners to manage...
Catherine Lee
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UW-Eau Claire
KC ISSS Liaison
Catherine Lee is the International Student and Scholar Coordinator and PDSO/RO at UW-Eau Claire. Her primary role is advising international students and scholars on immigration regulations and ensuring the institution is in compliance with federal regulations surrounding hosting international...
Weijia Li
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
TLS Liaison, Region V
Weijia Li is a Clinical Professor of international higher education leadership and the Director of Global Higher Education Master’s Program, a graduate program specialized in preparing and training international student advisors, study abroad advisors, international admissions counselors, as well as...
Matt Schneider
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Nord Angila Education
K-12 Rep
With over 20 years of experience in education, Matthew Schneider has been a leader in the development of both domestic and international student success. He has increased international student enrollment, developed academic partnerships and dual degree programs with boarding schools, colleges and...
Stephanie Cisneros
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Northwestern University
Advocacy Coordinator
Stephanie Cisneros (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director for Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management International Student Services team (DSO/ARO), a partner office of Northwestern’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS). Over the past 10 years, Stephanie has...
Bristol Day
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Oakland Community College
Community College Liaison
Bristol Day has a master's degree in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University and has been working in international education for over a decade. She is currently a Oakland Community College serving as an international student advisor. Bristol is also part of the Global Detroit...
Lily Andrules
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Arava Institute
Illinois State Representative
Lily is a Chicago based professional with over 10 years of international higher education experience. Prior to joining her Arava Institute, she worked as a regional director and program manager for students traveling to programs in Asia Pacific. Much of her personal work in international higher...
Tracy Nakajima
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Central Michigan University
Michigan State Representative
Tracy Nakajima is the Director of International Student & Scholar Services at Central Michigan University. She has an MA from Central Michigan University and a BA from Knox College. She has been a NAFSA member for more than 20 years and worked in the field of International Education for more than 30...
Erika Cuevas
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Fox Valley Technical College
Wisconsin State Representative
Erika Cuevas is the International Student Recruitment Coordinator and PDSO at Fox Valley Technical College. She has worked in a variety of roles in International Education for the last 12 years. She earned her master’s degree in TESOL from Edgewood College. In her free time, Erika enjoys spending...
Andelys Bolaños
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St. Norbert College
Academy Coach
Andelys Bolaños is the Director of International Recruitment and Admissions at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. In this role, Andelys develops and manages the international recruitment and marketing strategies along with facilitating outreach and partnerships, credential evaluation, and...