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

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

Ashley Szulak | Chair Elect

Partnership Development Manager, Study Abroad Association

Amanda Mills | Past Chair

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

Rayna Harris | Historian

Senior Immigration Specialist, Center for Immigration Services and Support, Wake Forest University

Contact

Email: minnigr@wfu.edu

Cathy Knudson | Registrar

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

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

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

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

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

Kyle Keith | Education Abroad Representative

Kyle Keith | Education Abroad Representative

Director of TODOS & Assistant Director of University Relations, Barcelona SAE

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

LaShawn Harvey | Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation (RAP) Representative

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

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