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

Ashley Szulak | Chair

Ashley Szulak | Chair

Partnership Development Manager, Study Abroad Association

Kristen Cruz | Past Chair

Kristen Cruz | Past Chair

International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Contact

Email: kristen_cruz@unc.edu

Thor Duryea | Chair-Elect

Thor Duryea | Chair-Elect

International Student and Scholar Advisor, Office of International Services, NC State University

Contact

Email: tcduryea@ncsu.edu

VACANT | Historian

VACANT | Historian

Cathy Knudson | Registrar

Cathy Knudson | Registrar

Director for International Enrollment & Engagement, Office of Global Affairs, East Carolina University

Contact

Email: knudsonc17@ecu.edu

Karen Binger Marshall | Student Conference Co-Planner

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

Rose Malone | Student Conference Co-Planner

Rose Malone | Student Conference Co-Planner

Education Abroad Coordinator, East Carolina University

Contact

Email: maloner21@ecu.edu

PJ Shoulders | Treasurer

PJ Shoulders | Treasurer

Vice President of Institutional Partnerships and Marketing, Study Abroad Association

Lindsay Hughes | Marketing and Communications Manager

Lindsay Hughes | Marketing and Communications Manager

Study Abroad Advisor, NC State University

Contact

Email: lhughes6@ncsu.edu

Dr. Christina “Chris” Thompson | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Representative

Dr. Christina “Chris” Thompson | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Representative

Founder of Compear Global Education Network

Representatives

Allyson Daly | Community Colleges Representative

Allyson Daly | Community Colleges Representative

Department Chair, Language and Communication & Scholars of Global Distinction Liaison, Wayne Community College

Contact

Email: abdaly@waynecc.edu

Carmen Boggs | Education Abroad Representative

Carmen Boggs | Education Abroad Representative

Director of Semester and Exchange Programs, Elon University

Contact

Email: cboggs4@elon.edu

Dr. Tyrette S. Carter | Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Representative

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

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

Mary Crawford | Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation (RAP) Representative

Mary Crawford | Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation (RAP) Representative

International Admissions Counselor, East Carolina University

Contact

Email: crawfordma22@ecu.edu

Robert J. Van Pelt | State Representative to NAFSA Region VII

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