She has been working in the field since 2017. Natalie is the Senior Partnerships Manager at IDP Education. Previously, Natalie worked within UMBC's Center for Global Engagement and Graduate School. She oversaw the day to day operations of the Global Ambassador Program. The Global Ambassadors, a team...

Nichole is currently the Associate Director for the Office of International Student and Scholars at Lehigh University. Originally from Kentucky, Nichole has worked in Massachusetts for the last 10 years in various positions. Most recently as International Scholar and Student Advisor at University of...

Angeline McMullin is the Associate Director of Study Abroad at the James Madison University Center for Global Engagement. Before beginning her work in higher education, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Liberal Arts in Organizational Leadership specializing in student...

Hunter Swanson is the Associate Director of the Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University. Hunter has worked in International Education for 14 years, with most of that time focused on International Student and Scholar Services. He received his Ph.D. from James Madison...

Patricia serves as the Assistant Director of International Student Engagement at Lehigh University. Prior to this role, she worked in international admissions for 8 years at schools in Philly and Georgia and was fortunate to see a lot of the world in those roles! She earned her BA in Spanish from...

Katherine Burnam is the Study Abroad Advisor in the Global Education Office at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. In this role, she meets with students to ensure the program they choose meets their academic, personal, and professional goals. She is also responsible for establishing and...

Katrina Knudsen has been working in international education for over 10 years. In her current role as a Student Advising Manager at the University of Maryland, College Park, she oversees advising services for approximately 6,000 F-1 and J-1 students who are currently enrolled or participating in...

Dr. Shannon Fuhrman has over 10 years of experience in the higher education field, with the bulk of her time spent serving Christian colleges and universities. Presently, she serves as the Director of Training & Development for Regent University, where she also received her Ph.D. in Higher Education...

Abby Love is the Associate Director of International Admissions at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania where she manages international recruitment, credential evaluation and the admissions for Intensive English, Undergraduate and the graduate level. Prior to this Abby worked in...

Jonathan has been working in International recruitment and student services for over 15 years. He is currently the Director of International Student Services at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As Director, Jonathan oversees International recruitment, immigration services, and...

Jean (she/ her/ hers) is an immigration specialist in the Office of International Services at the University of Pittsburgh. Jean is what they call a “boomerang” Pittsburgher! After growing up in the City of Bridges, she has studied, worked, and lived around the world before returning to her roots...

In July 2023, Ebony returned to her Alma Mater, Hampton University, to serve as the Director of International Students, Scholars, and Programs. She is excited to support the University and its 10-Year Strategic Plan, which includes internationalization of student experiences and academics. Prior to...

Dr. Jana Jaffa is the Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services at Penn State University. Her background spans ISSS, international research, and international student engagement. She has been working in the field since 2014. Dr. Jaffa has been active in the NAFSA community as a NAFSA Academy 18...