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Katsuo Nishikawa, Ph.D.
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Biography Katsuo Nishikawa is the Director of the Center for International Engagement and Associate Professor of Political Science. His academic work explores how individuals shaped by non-democratic regimes develop positive attitudes toward political participation and democracy. While his primary research focuses on Mexico’s evolving democratic landscape, he is also engaged in studies on Latino immigration—specifically…
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Stephanie Northrop
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Start Date January 2025 Interests Avid Hiker • Urbanist • Learner • Singer • Women’s Soccer Enthusiast “Living abroad has brought me so much joy and confidence, and it’s an experience I’m passionate about bringing to other students.” Education Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychological science from Pomona College and is currently working on…
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Bartolome “Bo” Oszanca
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Start Date December 2023 Interests Adventurer • Multilingual Communicator • Cooking Enthusiast • Ocean Explorer • Mindfulness Practitioner “Guiding students is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about igniting a flame of curiosity that burns brightly across borders.” Education Bo completed his education studies at Käthe-Kollwitz-College, Hagen in Germany, earning certification as a state-recognized educator…
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Regina Owens
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Start Date March 1994 Interests Love to Read • Love to Play Games • Dog-lover • A Bit Nerdy “I love that we have brought together so many people who excel in every role, enjoy what they do and are passionate about study abroad.” Education Regina graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree…
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Dedeepya Pasuparthi
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Start Date April 2023 Interests Music • Dance • Watching Netflix Series • Interior Design • Cooking “Being an immigrant, I understand the importance of exploring and understanding diverse cultures. IFSA provides wonderful opportunities to students to study abroad, and I am grateful to be part of this organization.” Education Dedeepya earned a bachelor’s degree…
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Bindesh Patel
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Start Date August 2019 Interests Vegetarian • Watching Movies • Traveling “Traveling and studying abroad is a good learning opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and values from a different country. I’m excited to be part of a team that helps students achieve their goals for future success.” Education Bindesh earned his bachelor’s…
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Patricia Pryor, CPA
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Biography Patricia Pryor is a graduate of Florida A&M University, in Tallahassee, Florida. She graduated magna cum laude with both her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration. She has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant for more than 25 years. She also has received the Level II Not-For-Profit Certification from…
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Katie Radande
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Biography Katie Radande is a seasoned higher education professional with more than 16 years of experience, specializing in international education and study abroad programs. She holds an Master of Education in Globalization and Educational Change from the prestigious Lehigh University College of Education’s Comparative and International Education program. Katie Radande began her career in the…
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Lizzie Randall
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Start Date October 2024 Interests Bread Baker• Rugby Player• Sports Enthusiast• Midwesterner at Heart “The best way to learn and challenge yourself is to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Studying abroad helped me to open my mind to all manner of opinions and outlooks, and I want to help provide a…
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Jill Reister, Ph.D.
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Biography Jill Reister is the Assistant Director of Programming at the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center, overseeing affiliate programs and supervising a large team of program advisers. Prior to joining the Learning Abroad Center in 2015, she worked at the University of Cincinnati for more than a decade. Jill holds a doctorate in educational…
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