Region VI Leadership Team

Toni Dye

Western Kentucky University

Past Chair, Region VI

Katie Samuel

Eastern Kentucky University

Chair, Region VI

Lindsey Goss

Indiana University

Chair Elect, Region VI

Josh Petter

LewerMark Insurance

Sponsorship & Strategic Partnership, Reg VIII; Treasurer, Reg VI; Development, Reg VII

Josh Petter, who has a master’s degree in management, is a Consultant for Student Programs at LewerMark Student Insurance. Josh is responsible for NAFSA Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI and for advising existing and new schools on risk management and insurance for inbound and outbound students. He...

Jackie Zubin

Oberlin College and Conservatory

Conference Planner, Region VI

Franny Henkel

The University of Kentucky

Member at Large, Leadership Development Committee (LDC)

Franny Henkel is a Senior Student Immigration Specialist at the University of Kentucky where she has been part of the International Student & Scholar Services team since 2011. She has served in leadership roles in NAFSA at the regional and national level, including Region VI Chair Stream and Academy...

Abby Conder

Ohio University

Advocacy Coordinator, Region VI

Patriece Campbell-Palmer

University of Louisville

Communications Coordinator, Region VI

Brian Schanding

Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC)

Community College Representative, Region VI

Lisa Lui

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

Conference Planner Apprentice

Michelle Melish

Northern Kentucky University

EA Representative, Region VI

Michelle Melish is the Associate Director in the Office of Education Abroad at Northern Kentucky University. She started her career in education abroad at NKU in 2009. In addition to managing the office, she also coordinates the short-term faculty-led programs and oversees the office’s risk...

Tim Kao

University of Dayton

IEL Representative, Region VI

Amy Cardwell

Western Kentucky University

IEM Representative, Region VI

Emily Mitolo

University of Dayton

KC ISSS Representative, Region VI

Emily Mitolo has been a DSO for 11 years at University of Dayton and is in her first year as the KCISSS rep for Region VI. She is drawn to working with international students because she enjoys the challenge of helping students navigate their immigration and academic statuses while learning more...

Cami Ross

Case Western Reserve University

KC TLS Representative, Region VI

Molly Heidemann

Miami University

Academy Coach

Molly Heidemann currently serves as Director of International Student and Scholar Services at Miami University (Ohio) where she has supported the international student and scholar community since 2008. She began her career in international education at Indiana University in 2005. Molly became a...

Region VI Leadership Team

Region VI