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Monday, November 3, 2025
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Pre-Conference Registration
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Pre-Conference Registration
Location: Registration Nook
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
HBCU Forum
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
HBCU Forum
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair & Presenter:
Kathie Stromile Golden, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Sponsored By
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Conference Registration & Hospitality Table
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Conference Registration & Hospitality Table
Location: Registration Nook
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Session Block 1
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Resume Reviews
Location: Meeting Room A
Facilitator:
Kacey Cole (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Experienced IE Professionals Networking Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Ingrid Galinat
– Jacksonville State University
Facilitator:
Marissa Chandler, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Belmont University
Facilitator:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Newcomers Orientation
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Akali Fulmer, MPS in HI (she/her/hers)
– University of West Alabama
Facilitator:
Rachel Hendrix, Ed.S.
– University of West Florida
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Coffee Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Coffee Break
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
Sponsored By
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Opens (Closed for lunch)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Opens (Closed for lunch)
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Session Block 2
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
An Advisor’s Role in Empowering Students in Times of Uncertainty
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Courtenay Klauber
– North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter:
Shubhrika Pansari (she/her/hers)
– Mississippi Valley State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Compliance Roadmap within the H-1B Context
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Andrea Beatriz Huerta Rodriguez, JD / Esq.
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Shared Interest (SI)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Heightening Awareness of Local Community
Location: Meeting Room B
Presenter:
Abigail S. Newsome, Ph.D.
– Mississippi Valley State University
Presenter:
Vikas Kadam, PhD (he/him/his)
– Mississippi Valley State University
Presenter:
Michelle Johansen (she/her/hers)
– Delta State University
Presenter:
Abuther Alothman
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Measuring Impact: Cultural Competency Growth Through Pre-Departure Study Abroad Programming
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Presenter:
Andrea Elliott-Amaya
– Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee
Chair and Presenter:
Madelyn Vanderhoofven
– Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Reimagining Student Staff Engagement: Philosophy, Potential, Practice for Collective Growth
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Presenter:
Christian M. Canizales, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
– Georgia State University
Chair and Presenter:
Tessa Takash, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Education Abroad (EA)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
CST
Opening Plenary Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
CST
Opening Plenary Luncheon
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
Plenary Speaker:
Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Dr.
Sponsored By
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Session Block 3
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Ideas with Quick Impact (I-Qi)
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Christine Voigt (she/her/hers)
– University of Florida English Language Institute
Facilitator:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
Facilitator:
Kacey Cole (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
Facilitator:
Audrey Richardson, MA
– University Of Texas At Tyler
Facilitator:
Sarah Stevens, MPS (she/her/hers)
– Georgetown University
Facilitator:
Michael Kung, EdD (he/him/his)
– University of Florida
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Local Session: Blues in Conversation with Gospel: Different Sides of the Same Musical Coin
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Speaker:
Lemondra Hamilton, Dr. (he/him/his)
– Mississippi Valley State University
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Local Session: Southern Flavors, Student Futures: Cooking Up Careers in the Classroom
Location: Cooking School
Presenter:
Catherine Bruce
– Clinton High School Culinary Arts
Facilitator:
Michelle Davison
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Local Session: The Soul of Mississippi Clay: Jonni R Webb’s Story in Art
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Speaker:
Jonni R. Webb
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
CST
Coffee Break
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
CST
Coffee Break
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
Sponsored By
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Session Block 4
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Better Together: Cross-institutional collaborative student engagement initiatives
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Karen Binger Marshall (she/her/hers)
– Appalachian State University
Presenter:
Christine Voigt (she/her/hers)
– University of Florida English Language Institute
Presenter:
Danielle Walters (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee Knoxville
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Developing Meaningful Study Abroad Partnerships between Smaller Institutions and Affiliates
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Presenter:
Duwon S. Clark
– WorldStrides
Chair and Presenter:
Rosie H. Nelson, MA (she/her/hers)
– Eckerd College
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Rebranding with Purpose: How a Consortium Repositioned for Global Engagement
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Presenter:
Caleb Bennett
– East Tennessee State University
Chair and Presenter:
Dan Harper, PhD (he/him/his)
– Interwoven Consulting
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Responding to RFEs and Site Visits: Legal Best Practices
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Andrea Beatriz Huerta Rodriguez, JD / Esq.
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Shared Interest (SI)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Streamlining the Agreement Process through Workflow Automation
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Rachel Rui, PhD (she/her/hers)
– The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
International Education Leadership (IEL)
Shared Interest (SI)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Session Block 5
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Combating Fraud in International Admissions: Smarter Financial Document and Academic Transcript Verification
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Joe Robb
– Veri Once
Co-Presenter:
Juan Garibaldi
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Good for the Soul: Prioritizing Programming for International Student Support
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Presenter:
Annie Lundeen (she/her/hers)
– UNCCH - ISSS
Chair and Presenter:
Sayre Weir (she/her/hers)
– Davidson College
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
IDEAS for Supporting Study Abroad and Curriculum Internationalization Initiatives
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Presenter:
Wendy Baker
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Emma Davis (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chair and Presenter:
Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Presenter:
Rayton R. Sianjina, Ph.D.
– Fort Valley State University
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Optimizing Agent Partnerships: Frameworks, Metrics, and Best Practices
Location: Meeting Room B
Co-Presenter:
Brittany Goodman
– ICEF - Student Recruitment Workshops
Co-Presenter:
Carla Evans
– Southside Christian School
International Education Leadership (IEL)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
The Wonder Years: Next Steps in your Career (Year 3-5)
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Presenter:
Tristan Grammer, B.S., M.B.A.
– University Of Alabama
Chair and Presenter:
Gabrielle E. Taylor (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides Higher Education
Presenter:
Mason C. Thompson (she/her/hers)
– University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shared Interest (SI)
Education Abroad (EA)
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
Global Grooves & Soulful Bites
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
Global Grooves & Soulful Bites
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
Sponsored By
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Conference Registration & Hospitality Table
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Conference Registration & Hospitality Table
Location: Registration Nook
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Session Block 6
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Alabama State Meeting
Location: Meeting Room A
Facilitator:
Trevor B. Brown
– Jacksonville State University
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Florida, Puerto Rico & US. Virgin Islands Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Christine Voigt (she/her/hers)
– University of Florida English Language Institute
Facilitator:
Sofia Lopez-Ferrer, MA
– Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón [University Of The Sacred Heart]
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Georgia State Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Marisa Atencio, Ed.D
– Oglethorpe University
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Mississippi State Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Facilitator:
Abigail S. Newsome, Ph.D.
– Mississippi Valley State University
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
North Carolina State Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Facilitator:
Robert J. Van Pelt, MA
– Western Carolina University
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
South Carolina State Meeting
Location: Meeting Room B
Facilitator:
Beth Lorenz, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– Clemson University
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Tennessee State Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Facilitator:
Chasity Drew, PhD Candidate
– East Tennessee State University
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Opens (Closed for lunch)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Opens (Closed for lunch)
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
CST
Coffee Break
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
CST
Coffee Break
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
Sponsored By
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Session Block 7
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Resume Reviews
Location: Meeting Room A
Facilitator:
Kacey Cole (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Design, coordination, and administration of major-inclusive university-wide international exchange programs
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Brian Harfe, Ph.D.
– University Of Florida
Shared Interest (SI)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Global Perspectives, Local Connections: Utilizing partnerships for campus internationalization
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Presenter:
Teresa Hall
– Central Piedmont Community College
Chair and Presenter:
Ashley Steed (she/her/hers)
– Study Abroad Association LLC
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Passport to Employment: The Value of Study Abroad
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Achsah Callahan
– Institute of International Education - Gilman Program
Presenter:
Sarah Yewande Akiwumi
– Bennett College
Education Abroad (EA)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Using FLEET to Improve F-1 Compliance and Communication
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Györgyi Mihályi, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Cumberland University
Co-Presenter:
Kayla Bronnert (she/her/hers)
– Cumberland University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Getting Involved with NAFSA - Round Table
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Facilitator:
Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Facilitator:
Leslie Reynolds, M.Ed.
– International Student Insurance
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Next Gen Leadership Challenge
Location: Meeting Room B
Facilitator:
Kerry Flett
Facilitator:
Rachel Hendrix, Ed.S.
– University of West Florida
Sponsored By
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Session Block 8
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Exploring Third-Party Business Models for International Student Recruitment
Location: Meeting Room B
Chair and Presenter:
John A. Evans
– Catalyst GEM
Chair and Presenter:
Clay Harmon, EdD (he/him/his)
– AIRC: The Assn of Intl Enrollment Mgmt
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
ICE on Campus : Know Your Rights and Resources
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Samantha Hechtman, JD (she/her/hers)
– Ware|Immigration
Presenter:
Leah D. McSorley, EdD
– University of Southern Mississippi
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Shared Interest (SI)
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Keeping the Beat: Supporting International Students Through Tax Season
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Presenter:
Linden Dudley
– University of Georgia
Chair and Presenter:
Elvera King (she/her/hers)
– Sprintax Inc.
Presenter:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Lean on Me: Engaging Faculty to Advance International Education
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Chair and Presenter:
Meredith Bryson (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Emmy Grace, M.A.
– University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Shared Interest (SI)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Sponsorship Simplified: Insider Tips for Navigating the Green Card Process
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Andrea Beatriz Huerta Rodriguez, JD / Esq.
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Presenter:
Anielka C. Nortelus, Senior Associate
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Shared Interest (SI)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
The 5W's of Identity-Centered Resource Centers Disappearing from US Campuses
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Graeson J. Dwyer, M.S. (he/him/his)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Presenter:
Nicole Meanor (any/all)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
CST
Region VII Business Lunch
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
CST
Region VII Business Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
Sponsored By
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Session Block 9
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
3 Easy Ways to Fill Your International Program
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Kate Lavan (she/her/hers)
– Fellowship Travel International, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Marissa Chandler, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Belmont University
Education Abroad (EA)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Get Involved as a New Professional
Location: Meeting Room B
Facilitator:
Ingrid Galinat
– Jacksonville State University
Facilitator:
Trang Nguyen, MS
– The University of Alabama
Shared Interest (SI)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
OPT Advising Strategies: Empower Students and Save Advisor Time
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Co-Presenter:
Kristen Cruz (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chair and Presenter:
Courtney L. Jacobson
– Homebase
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Overcoming Challenges of Building Affordable and Effective Study Abroad
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Presenter:
Tim Angle, JD
– Maximo Nivel International
Chair and Presenter:
Stacye Fraser-Thompson, PhD/PDSO (she/her/hers)
– Fraser Thompson LLC
Education Abroad (EA)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
Wearing Many Hats: Thriving in Support Roles
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Emma Davis (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Madison Sinclair
– North Carolina State University
Shared Interest (SI)
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
CST
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Adam S. Cohen, JD
– Siskind Susser, PC
Facilitator:
Charter Morris, MA
– The University of Alabama
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
CST
Coffee Break
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
CST
Coffee Break
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
Sponsored By
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Session Block 10
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
"Do I need it?" Real stories for advising on insurance
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Presenter:
Erin K. Brick, MEd
– Life University
Presenter:
Roquiah S. Craft, M.Ed
– Florida Polytechnic University
Chair and Presenter:
Leslie Reynolds, M.Ed.
– International Student Insurance
Presenter:
Anaberly " Ana " Chaviano
– Florida International University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Full Circle & Forward: Gilman, Global Access, and Purposeful Advising
Location: Meeting Room B
Chair and Presenter:
Syliah Brown
– University of South Alabama
Education Abroad (EA)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Global Mindset for Career Readiness: Certificates that Resonate Across Disciplines
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Chair and Presenter:
Emmy Grace, M.A.
– University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Adrienne Shank
– North Carolina State University Global Training Initiative
Shared Interest (SI)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Resilience Through Partnerships: Sustaining International Student Support Amid Political Challenges
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Presenter:
William Hummel
– Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm
Chair and Presenter:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Strengthening Global Perspectives in Faculty-Led Programs
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Bryan Johnson (he/him/his)
– Mercer University-Macon International Programs
Presenter:
Susan Hyman (she/her/hers)
– SSA Education Abroad
Presenter:
James Holden
– Appalachian State University
Presenter:
Michael Kung, EdD (he/him/his)
– University of Florida
Presenter:
Ty Abernathy, PhD (he/him/his)
– Mississippi State University
Education Abroad (EA)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Dept. of State - Consular Affairs
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Samantha Hechtman, JD (she/her/hers)
– Ware|Immigration
Facilitator:
Leah D. McSorley, EdD
– University of Southern Mississippi
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Session Block 11
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Dual Intent Visas: Myths and Realities
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Presenter:
Andrea Beatriz Huerta Rodriguez, JD / Esq.
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Chair and Presenter:
Anielka C. Nortelus, Senior Associate
– Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Shared Interest (SI)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Getting Unstuck: Challenges Facing New International Education Professionals
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Presenter:
Ashton Croft, MA
– North Carolina State University
Chair and Presenter:
Kate Hermsmeyer, M.Ed
– WorldStrides Higher Education
Presenter:
Kelsey Oberbroeckling (she/her/hers)
– UNC Chapel Hill - College of Arts and Sciences
Presenter:
Lindsay Hughes (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Education Abroad (EA)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Global Learning in Action: Building Career-Ready Skills Through Co-Curricular Programs
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Presenter:
Jhonery Mendoza-Farjun, M.S.International Ed
– Florida International University
Chair and Presenter:
Connie Penczak
– Florida International University
Shared Interest (SI)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Service Learning vs. Community-based Programming: why the difference matters
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair and Presenter:
Roman Yavich (he/him/his)
– Learn From Travel
Co-Presenter:
Tanyshia Stevens (she/her/hers)
– Agnes Scott College
Co-Presenter:
Laura Ochs (she/her/hers)
– Agnes Scott College
Education Abroad (EA)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Understanding Professional Boundaries: Supporting International Students with Clarity and Compassion
Location: Meeting Room B
Chair and Presenter:
Kristine Garcia
– University of Georgia
Co-Presenter:
Daniela Blasone (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
SEVP
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
William Hummel
– Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm
Facilitator:
Rachel Hendrix, Ed.S.
– University of West Florida
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CST
Sunset Social at Shaggy’s
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CST
Sunset Social at Shaggy’s
Location: Shaggy’s on the Rez, 1733 Spillway Rd, Brandon, MS 39047
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
CST
A Social Evening with BMcPIE SIG and Rainbow SIG
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
CST
A Social Evening with BMcPIE SIG and Rainbow SIG
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
Facilitator:
Nicole Meanor (any/all)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Facilitator:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
Thursday, November 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Conference Registration
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Conference Registration
Location: Registration Nook
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Coffee Break
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Coffee Break
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibits Grand Prefunction Space
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Session Block 12
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Resume Reviews
Location: Meeting Room A
Facilitator:
Kacey Cole (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Kathie Stromile Golden, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Caregiving MIG: A Caregiver's Balancing Act in International Education
Location: Meeting Room B
Facilitator:
Chasity Drew, PhD Candidate
– East Tennessee State University
Facilitator:
Christine Sjoblom, BSBA / MA (she/her/hers)
– Pillar Wealth
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Christian SIG Open Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Facilitator:
Trevor B. Brown
– Jacksonville State University
Facilitator:
Sonya F. Scott (she/her/hers)
– Jackson State University/JSU Global
Shared Interest (SI)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
OPEN MEETING: International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Facilitator:
Charter Morris, MA
– The University of Alabama
Facilitator:
Ingrid Galinat
– Jacksonville State University
Shared Interest (SI)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Rainbow SIG Open Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Nicole Meanor (any/all)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Facilitator:
Graeson J. Dwyer, M.S. (he/him/his)
– ISEP Study Abroad
Education Abroad (EA)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Knowledge Community International Student Services (KCISS) Open Meeting
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Kristin Tokic, KC-ISSS Region VII / Paralegal - Litigation (she/her/hers)
– Queens University Of Charlotte
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Session Block 13
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Best Practices for International Student Health Insurance Compliance
Location: Meeting Room B
Chair and Presenter:
Anaberly " Ana " Chaviano
– Florida International University
Co-Presenter:
Ariel A. Ortiz, MS
– Florida International University
Shared Interest (SI)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Global Handshakes: A Citizen Diplomacy Program at Home and Abroad
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Christopher Keller, PhD
– East Tennessee State University
Co-Presenter:
Brittany Mitchell
– East Tennessee State University
Education Abroad (EA)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
Lessons Learned: Eckerd College's Pre-Departure, a Case Study
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Facilitator:
Rosie H. Nelson, MA (she/her/hers)
– Eckerd College
Facilitator:
Jacob Weitzman, MeD
– Eckerd College
Education Abroad (EA)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
NAFSAns don’t retire; they just plan their transition
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Chair and Presenter:
Michael B. Smithee, EdD
– Smithee Associates
Presenter:
Christine Sjoblom, BSBA / MA (she/her/hers)
– Pillar Wealth
Shared Interest (SI)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
The Things We Carry: Bias Within International Student Advisor-Advisee Relationships
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Chair and Presenter:
Hayley Pounds
– Mississippi State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Education Leadership (IEL)
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CST
CBP
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Facilitator:
Maria Maria Frigge (she/her/hers)
– Troy University
Facilitator:
Carol Armstrong, JD (she/her/hers)
– Armstrong Immigration
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Session Block 14
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
State of the Region
Location: Junior Ballroom B
Chair:
Sarah Stevens, MPS (she/her/hers)
– Georgetown University
Facilitator:
Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, PhD
– Mississippi Valley State University
Facilitator:
Nicole Stelter, M. S. Ed (she/her/hers)
– University Of Central Florida UCF Global
Facilitator:
Akali Fulmer, MPS in HI (she/her/hers)
– University of West Alabama
Facilitator:
Beth Lorenz, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– Clemson University
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Best Practices for Meaningful Community Partnerships
Location: Junior Ballroom A
Chair and Presenter:
Kacey Cole (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
Presenter:
Leah D. McSorley, EdD
– University of Southern Mississippi
Presenter:
Kathy C. Pope, BFA
– iFriends
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Enrollment Management (IEM)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
H-1B Overview for Advisors of F-1 Students
Location: Junior Ballroom C
Presenter:
Elaine D. Kimbrell, JD (she/her/hers)
– Ware Immigration
Chair and Presenter:
Trang Nguyen, MS
– The University of Alabama
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Health Across Boarders: Advising Pre-Health Students in Education Abroad
Location: Grand Ballroom C
Chair and Presenter:
Tristan Grammer, B.S., M.B.A.
– University Of Alabama
Presenter:
Gabrielle E. Taylor (she/her/hers)
– WorldStrides Higher Education
Presenter:
Mason C. Thompson (she/her/hers)
– University of Alabama at Birmingham
Education Abroad (EA)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Navigating Academic Language Barriers: Resources Utilized by International Doctoral Students
Location: Meeting Room B
Facilitator:
Mercy Egbuikwem
– The University of Alabama
Co-Presenter:
Charter Morris, MA
– The University of Alabama
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CST
Department of State - Exchange Visitor Program
Location: Junior Ballroom D
Facilitator:
Bill Elliott (he/him/his)
– University of Mississippi
Facilitator:
Lymari Torres-Reyes
– U.S. Department of State
Facilitator:
Kelly Poppen, MEd
– Miami Dade College
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