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  • Holly Hudson, Ed.D.

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    Holly Hudson, Ed.D.

    Biography Dr. Holly Hudson serves as the Associate Vice President for Global Engagement and Senior International Officer at Texas A&M University. In this capacity, she provides leadership and oversight of the Global Engagement department and works across the university to promote, support, and ensure the execution of Texas A&M’s global strategic plan. Dr. Hudson has…

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  • James Illingworth, Ph.D.

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    James Illingworth, Ph.D.

    Start Date August 2023 Interests Bookworm • Francophile • Linguist • Foodie “I know first hand how enriching intercultural, immersive experiences can be. It is a joy to come to work every day to help facilitate those kinds of life changing experiences for our students.” Education James obtained his undergraduate and master’s degrees in French…

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  • Tilak Jayatilake

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    Tilak Jayatilake

    Start Date January 2007 Interests Anthropological Research • Traveling • Cartoon • Cricket • Cooking “I have been helping American students for more than 25 years with resident visas, housing, food, health and safety, and academic research. It’s a job that requires finding creative solutions every day, but it is a pleasure to see the…

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  • Ady Jeřábková

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    Ady Jeřábková

    Start Date November 2023 Interests Fun • Good Friend • Truthful • Unapologetically Real “Anything can be eaten with enough ketchup.” Education Grammar school was dedicated to living languages where Ady also fell in love with biology. She proceeded to study physiology at Faculty of Science at Charles University, but changed to the School of…

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  • Levester (LJ) Johnson, Ed.D.

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    Levester (LJ) Johnson, Ed.D.

    Biography Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson joined Illinois State University in 2016 as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. He began his career at Butler University as assistant dean of students and associate dean of student affairs, ultimately serving as Vice President for Student Affairs. He was responsible for overseeing Butler’s residence life and…

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  • Danielle Jones

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    Danielle Jones

    Start Date September 2023 Interests Cozy Gamer • Puzzles • Bookworm • Graphic T-Shirt Collector • Dancer “I’m a firm believer in the quote from Augustine of Hippo, ‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.’” Education Danielle earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo, majoring…

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  • Eleni Katsarelas

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    Eleni Katsarelas

    Start Date December 2021 Interests Crafting • Watching Documentaries • Horror Movies • Trivia Games • Playing Cards “When students become globally engaged, there is a greater understanding of others’ differences and an appreciation for diversity. I wholeheartedly believe that international education is the antidote for ignorance. My experiences abroad have allowed me to learn…

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  • Emily Keene

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    Emily Keene

    Start Date April 2005 Interests Mom • Spanish-Speaker • Mexican Food Enthusiast • Amateur Photographer “I appreciate the incredible impact that study abroad can have on a student’s life, and I have enjoyed helping facilitate study abroad experiences for students throughout my career at IFSA, from my first position as a program advisor to my…

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