Who We Are

Larry Bell

Director, International Education

 

• Directs the activities of the office. Manages the process of internationalizing the campus. Works with the schools and colleges to expand exchanges and develop offerings in international education.
• Past Vice President of NAFSA: Association of International Educators - Active in NAFSA since 1984; current Executive Committee member of Association of International Educational Administrators (AIEA) member since 1988; member European Association of International Education (EAIE) since 1995.
• Recipient of a 2002 Fulbright award to South Korea
• Recipient of the 2008 Bruce Tracy Award for contributions to the field of International Education
• BS in Vietnamese Language and Linguistics, Southern Illinois University
• MA in Applied English Linguistics, Southern Illinois University
• With OIE since 2002; in higher education international administration since 1978.

 

Email: larry.bellATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-8058

Kim Kreutzer

Associate Director, Office of International Education

• Focuses on student exchange management, Fulbright student advising, grant writing and management, campus internationalization, strategic planning, faculty relations, and outreach for international programs
• Member of the Forum on Education Abroad; elected member of the Forum Council (2005-2011)
• Member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Fulbright awardee, Japan 2010
• M.A. in Anthropology (Cultural Resource Management), University of Arizona
  B.A. in Anthropology and Oriental Studies, University of Arizona
• With OIE since 1988

 

Email: kreutzerATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-2976 | Additional Information

Nancy Vanacore

Assistant to the Director, International Education

 

• Assistant to the Director, Fulbright Program Advisor for the CU-Boulder campus; Office Manager - Personnel and Payroll Liaison
• Chancellor's Employee of the Year, 2005
• Winner of the CU Community Brick Builder Award, 2001
• B.A. in Economics, University of Colorado, Boulder
• With OIE since 1994

 

Email: nancy.vanacoreATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-6016

Marie Cox

Assistant Director for Budget and Finance

 

• Monitors the overall fiscal health of International Education (OIE) and the auxiliary Study Abroad Programs (SAP) operation
• University of Colorado Fellows Program, 1993
• Inaugural "Do The Right Thing" Award winner, 2008
• B.S., Florida State University, Major: Government Minor: Business
• Additional Accounting courses at University of Colorado Boulder
• With OIE since 1990

 

Email: Marie.CoxATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-8588

Ginger Ellison

Financial Study Abroad Advisor and Student Billing

 

• Student Financial Advisor
• Student Billing
• OIE Office accounts payable and receivables
• NAFSA participant, Student Financial Orientations
• Studied, worked and lived abroad in Senegal and Niger
• B.S. Business Management, University of Maryland University College
• With OIE since 2000

 

Email: Ginger.EllisonATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

Claudia Freeman

Fiscal Operations Assistant

 

• Contributes to the financial health of the OIE and SAP operation
• B.S. in Accounting, with honors, from Regis University in 2005
• With OIE since 2010

 

Email: Claudia.FreemanATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-735-3162

Susan Fey

Special Assistant for Global Education Initiatives

 

• Special Assistant to the Associate Director
• B.A. Psychology University of Colorado, graduate work in Fine Arts, Art History, Photography, Education at University of Maryland and University of Colorado
• With OIE since 1999

 

Email: feyATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Staff:

Tina Tan

Director, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Directs the activities of ISSS, which provides services to both international students/scholars: immigration advising, processing of employment based petitions and programming activities
• Active in NAFSA since 1989, and held various regional and national positions in NAFSA over the years
• B.A. in Asian Studies, M.S. in Counseling Psychology, emphasis on College Student Personnel
• With OIE since 1997

 

Email: tantATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-2979

Janet Garcia

Associate Director and International Student and Scholar Specialist, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Advises and manages cases for international students and scholars, adviser to CU International student organization
• Active in NAFSA - service on various committees and planning teams
• Chancellor's Committee on Women Award - 2006
• Community Builder Award - 2001
• B.S. in Business Administration (Emphasis in Human Resource Management), B.A. in Spanish for the Professions,
  University of Colorado Boulder
• With OIE since 1994

 

Email: janet.garciaATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7604

Christina Hertel

International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Advises international students on immigration and cross-cultural issues; active on OIE website committee
• Member of NAFSA since 2003; member of NAFSA Trainer Corps (2008-2010)
• M.A. in Liberal Studies; B.B.A. in Business Communications
• With OIE since 2011

 

Email: chris.hertelATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-1379

Paige Progar-Jaumann

International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Advises international students on immigration and cross-cultural issues, liaison to Boulder Friends of International Students, member of ISSS team presenting cross-cultural workshops, OIE representative to Honor Code
• Active in NAFSA (2007 - present), Past member of TESOL, CoTESOL (board member), other TESOL affiliates.
• M.A. in Education (Teaching English as a Second Language); B.A. in International Relations
• With OIE since 2007; in international education since 1984

 

Email: paige.jaumannATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-2978

Kim Schorr

Program Assistant, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Assists ISSS advisors and SEVIS manager; processes exchange student applications; updates ISSS website; assists OIE front desk
• NAFSA participant
• B.A. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Studies from Indiana University
• With OIE since 2009, in international education since 2007

 

Email: kim.schorrATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-0589

Rebecca Sibley

International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services

 

• Advises international students & scholars on immigration, cultural adaptation, academic and other matters; organizes orientations, programming and workshops
• Chair, NAFSA Region II 1991-92, Co-Chair, NAFSA Region II Local Arrangements Committee, 2005; NAFSA Region II Conference Planner and Executive Team, 2006-2008; Fulbright IEA to Korea, June 2007.
• B.A. Spanish and Psychology; M.A., Social Foundations Multicultural Education
• With OIE: 1975-85, 1989-98 and 2004 - present

 

Email: rebecca.sibleyATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7476

Maria Zellar

SEVIS Manager/Immigration Specialist

 

• Advises international students and scholars, manages SEVIS for ISSS, member of the OIE IT Committee
• Member of NAFSA (2004 to present), Member of NAFSA Trainer Corps (May 2008 to present)
• J.D., University of Oregon, 2002; B.A. in Japanese and International Affairs, University of Colorado - Boulder, 1996
• With OIE since 2004

 

Email: maria.zellarATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-735-0814

Study Abroad Programs (SAP) Staff:

Mary Dando

Director, Study Abroad Programs

 

• Directs study abroad programs; oversees program development, evaluations, risk assessment, crisis response, scholarships, curriculum integration, alumni relations, campus outreach
• For NAFSA: Association of International Educators, served Region II SECUSSA representative, coach NAFSA Academy, co-chair NAFSA EA Subcommittee Student Visas, EA Marketing Policies Practice subcommittee.
• M.A. History, B.A. English, French, History, University of Kansas
• M.A. English, University of Nebraska, Omaha
• With OIE since 1997; entered study abroad field 1977

 

Email: mary.dandoATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

Sylvie Burnet-Jones

Associate Director, Study Abroad Programs

 

• Oversees faculty-led global seminars, working with faculty on proposals and program development. Assists director with risk and crisis management. Manages programs to Asia and other locations. Oversees StudioAbroad online enrollment management system and SAP website
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators; active 1995-present
• M.A. French Literature, University of Colorado Boulder
• Maîtrise Langues Etrangères Appliquées & Tourisme, Université de Savoie, Chambéry, France
• With OIE since 1994

 

Email: Sylvie.burnet-jonesATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

Cindy Kraft

Assistant Director, Study Abroad Programs

 

• Manages various study abroad programs, coordinates study abroad scholarships, liaises with Academic Advisors, and leads transition to new degree audit system
• M.A. in International and Intercultural Communication, University of Denver
• B.A. in Political Science, Denison University
• Active with NAFSA since 2005
• Winner of 2009 Marinus Smith award (for student service)
• With OIE since 2005; in higher education since 2002

 

Email: cindy.kraftATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Cloud Baffour

Study Abroad Program Manager

 

• Manages study abroad programs; coordinates orientations
• Acrive in NAFSA since 2002
• Lived and worked in South Africa
• M.A. in International Education, School for International Training
• B.A. from Evergreen State College
• With OIE since 2007; in higher education since 2002

 

Email: baffourATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Kirstin Bebell

Program Manager, Study Abroad Programs

 

• Manages study abroad programs in a variety of international locations; main point-of-contact for returnees and alumni of CU study abroad programs
• Education Abroad experience as on-site Resident Coordinator in Irkutsk (Siberia); and as Director of US-based language study agency
• Study abroad experience - one year in Russia (Nizhny Novgorod and St. Petersburg)
• B.A. in Russian Language and Literature, University of Denver
• With OIE since 2008; in international education since 2002

 

Email: Kirstin.BebellATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Nathan Frank

Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator and Advisor

 

• Manages study abroad programs; coordinates advertising/outreach of study abroad programs
• Active in NAFSA; Supporter of IIE; previous work with AustraLearn (now GlobaLinks)
• Study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain, and Dunedin, New Zealand
• Master of International Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand
• B.A. in International Affairs, University of Colorado Boulder; pursuing an MA in English LIterature
• With OIE in 2001-2002 as “peer advisor,” since 2007 as full-time study abroad staff; in international education since 2002

 

Email: Nathan.FrankATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-2977 | Additional Information

Michal Greenberg

Study Abroad Advisor

 

• Advises on study abroad programs, administrates returnee evaluations, facilitates study abroad course evaluations, manages the study abroad course database, liaises with undergraduate students regarding the Fulbright Program, and assists with outreach efforts; statistics coordinator for Study Abroad Programs  
• Studied abroad in Kenya through School for Field Studies
• B.S. in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy, Duke University
• With OIE since 2007

 

Email: michal.greenbergATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Liza Hensleigh

Study Abroad Program Manager

 

• Manages study abroad programs in Latin America, Spain, & Portugal; Co-manages outreach team for underrepresented students
• Active in NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• B.A. in International Affairs and Women & Gender Studies; Masters of Public Administration degree in progress
• Winner of the CU Community Brick Builder Award, 2006
• With OIE since 2007; in higher education since 2005

 

Email: Liza.HensleighATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Mark Holsclaw

Study Abroad Program Assistant

 

• Manages the OIE front office
• Answers general phone queries from parents, students, faculty, and staff
• Provides clerical and administrative support for study abroad Program Managers.
• Regent B.A. (History Emphasis) Marshall University
• With OIE since 2001

 

Email: Mark.HolsclawATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

Jeanne Marion-Damgaard

Study Abroad Advisor and Peer Advisor Supervisor

 

• Coordinates study abroad visa resources, campus outreach, and the study abroad advising team (including a wonderful team of peer advisors)
• Studied abroad in Magdeburg, Germany; participated in a Teach Abroad in Dessau, Germany
• B.S. Education (German), State University of New York at Oswego; Graduate Studies at the Friedrich-Schiller Universitaet Jena; currently pursuing an M.A. in Intercultural Relations
• Active in NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• With OIE since January 2007

 

Email: jeanne.marion-damgaardATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Jami Nuñez

Study Abroad Programs, Special Projects

 

• Coordinates and assists with special projects, including review of new programs, online database/website, and database management
• Study abroad experience in Switzerland, Belgium and Mexico
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Colorado Boulder
• B.A. in International Affairs, University of Colorado Boulder
• With OIE since 1998

 

Email: nelsonjgATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

Sarah Westmoreland

Study Abroad Program Manager

 

• Manages and advises on study abroad programs, co-manages StudioAbroad online enrollment system and website, coordinates International Education Week events for campus intertionalization
• Studied abroad (Rennes, France)
• Interned at AMIDEAST for 6 months through AIESEC (Tunisia)
• Worked as high school teaching assistant for one year (France)
• Group leader for Experiment in International Living (France)
• B.A. Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology & French, University of Colorado Boulder
• With OIE since 2003

 

Email: sarah.westmorelandATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741 | Additional Information

Janice Zinnecker

Study Abroad Program Assistant

 

• Lead Program Assistant and Study Abroad Registrar; Assistant to Director and Associate Director, Study Abroad Programs
• NAFSA conference participant
• Notary Public for State of Colorado
• Lived abroad for many years in Asia (Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan)
• Certified Emergency Response Technician
• With OIE since 2003; in higher education since 1997

 

Email: janice.zinneckerATcolorado.edu | Phone: 303-492-7741

CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs are governed by a faculty oversight committee, the Study Abroad Committee.  To learn more about this committee, please click here.

To see a list of faculty leaders for our Global Seminars, please click here: Global Seminar List .