Meet Our Staff

International Academic Initiatives (IAI)

International Academic Initiatives (IAI) is a function of the Office of the Provost and many students know our office as the Study Abroad team. IAI supports the development of students’ global competence through initiatives such as study abroad and study away, scholar mobility, international collaborations, and international curricular integration. IAI aspires to to offer and increase access to international and intercultural experiences for students, enhance and expand international components of the curriculum, and support student global learning.

Dr. Timothy White
Director, International Academic Initiatives
Email: whitet@montclair.edu

• Oversees the functions of the International Academic Initiatives Office
• Fulbright Program Advisor for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Jessica Epstein
Coordinator for Semester Programs
Email: epsteinj@montclair.edu

• Lead Advisor for academic year, semester, and summer programs.
• National Student Exchange (NSE) Coordinator

Sandy Holder, MA, MAHEA
Coordinator for International Education
Email: holders@montclair.edu

• Campus Liason for International Degree Seeking Students and Study Abroad Advisor
• Lead advisor for academic year, semester, and summer study abroad programs for students within the following colleges:
  • School of Communication & Media
  • College of the Arts
  • College of Science & Mathematics
  • College for Community Health
  • School of Nursing

Brooke Klinger
Program Associate for Inbound Exchange and Campus Engagement
Email: klingerb@montclair.edu

• Lead advisor for inbound non-degree seeking exchange students (semester or academic year).
• Provides Introductory Study Abroad Advisement (Prior to Application) and Faculty-Led Advisement
• Responsible for Study Abroad Campus Engagement including Campus Events and Classroom Visits.

Kyle Velez

Program Assistant: Communications 

Email: velezky@montclair.edu

• Provides necessary messaging to current and prospective exchange students
• Manages inter-university communications
• Creates documentation, instructional materials, and website updates

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