Meet the NCAIE Board
The NCAIE Board serves on a voluntary basis to provide professional development opportunities for international educators, community volunteers, and college students in North Carolina.
Executive Board Members
Kristen Cruz | Chair
International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Contact
Email: kristen_cruz@unc.edu
Ashley Szulak | Chair Elect
Partnership Development Manager, Study Abroad Association
Contact
Amanda Mills | Past Chair
Associate Director, Student Services and Operations, International Student and Scholar Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Contact
Email: aaking@email.unc.edu
Rayna Harris | Historian
Senior Immigration Specialist, Center for Immigration Services and Support, Wake Forest University
Contact
Email: minnigr@wfu.edu
Cathy Knudson | Registrar
Director for International Enrollment & Engagement, Office of Global Affairs, East Carolina University
Contact
Email: knudsonc17@ecu.edu
Thor Duryea | Student Conference Co-Planner
International Student and Scholar Advisor, Office of International Services, NC State University
Contact
Email: tcduryea@ncsu.edu
Karen Binger Marshall | Student Conference Co-Planner
Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach, Office of International Programs, Appalachian State University
Contact
Email: marshallkb@appstate.edu
PJ Shoulders | Treasurer
Vice President of Institutional Partnerships and Marketing, Study Abroad Association
Contact
Lindsay Hughes | Marketing and Communications Manager
Study Abroad Advisor, NC State University
Contact
Email: lhughes6@ncsu.edu
Representatives
Allyson Daly | Community Colleges Representative
Department Chair, Language and Communication & Scholars of Global Distinction Liaison, Wayne Community College
Contact
Email: abdaly@waynecc.edu
Kyle Keith | Education Abroad Representative
Director of TODOS & Assistant Director of University Relations, Barcelona SAE
Contact
Email: kyle.keith@barcelonasae.com
Dr. Tyrette S. Carter | Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Representative
Professor, Department of Educator Preparation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (N.C. A&T) State University
Contact
Email: tscarte1@ncat.edu
Chia-Hsuan “Polly” Chien | International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): Immigration and Student/Scholar Support
International Scholar Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Contact
Email: chchien@unc.edu
LaShawn Harvey | Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation (RAP) Representative
Senior Graduate Enrollment & International Admissions Coordinator, The Graduate College, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (N.C. A&T) State University
Contact
Email: leharvey@ncat.edu
Robert J. Van Pelt | State Representative to NAFSA Region VII
Assistant Director for Education Abroad and Exchanges, Office of Global Engagement, Western Carolina University
Contact
Email: rvanpelt@wcu.edu