• Kalamazoo-sponsored programs in Germany (Erlangen), Kenya, Sénégal and Spain (Cáceres), & India (Mussoorie)
• Faculty-led study abroad programs
• Institutional Partnership Development
• CIP policies and procedures
• Risk management and safety
• Study abroad grade reports

Dr. Wiedenhoeft holds a BA in International Studies from Emory University, an MBA in International Business from Western Michigan University, and a Ph.D from Western Michigan University. Margaret has been at K for more than 20 years and at one time or another has performed just about every job there is to do in the CIP. Currently she coordinates the Kalamazoo study abroad programs in Erlangen, Caceres, Nairobi and Dakar, and also works with faculty interested in developing short-term courses abroad. Margaret’s interest and passion for international education began with her experience living, working and studying in Berlin, Germany for four years. Professional interests include promoting non-traditional study abroad sites, short-term study abroad programming, international service learning projects, and conducting research about the impact and  experience of study abroad on U.S. college students.

• International student orientation and activities
• F-1 and J-1 Visa regulations
• Study abroad programs in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean

Alayna holds a BA in Spanish and Political Science as well as an undergraduate certificate in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from Michigan State University and an MPA in International Development Studies from Cornell University. Her passion for study abroad came from a trip to Spain while she was in high school and her own undergraduate experience studying abroad in Mexico.  Alayna enjoys learning about different cultures and looks forward to working with all of the international students at K.

• Student Scholarships
• Student Support, Advising, Orientation, & Reintegration
• Peer Advisor Team Coordinator/Supervisor
• Program Coordinator for: Colombia, Brazil, Japan, Jordan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Cuba.

Tony has worked as a study abroad program director, community organizer, professor, and human rights educator and has studied abroad in Mexico (2003), Costa Rica (2002), and China (2001). He holds a BA in Communications from Grand Valley State University and an MA in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University. Before coming to K College, he spent 8 years running the AUSM Mexico study abroad program for the Autonomous University of Social Movements. He has accompanied Mexican activists on dozens of university speaking tours across the US, providing consecutive Spanish-English interpretation. His areas of interest include immigrant rights, political economy, social movements, ethical international education, and Latin American politics.

• Advisor for study abroad programs in: Australia, England, France, Germany (Lüneburg), Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland
• J-1 Visa regulations
• International student orientation and activities

Asia holds a BS in Business Administration and an MA in Higher Education Administration, both from Central Michigan University. Asia studied abroad in Greece, Australia, the Dominican Republic, and England. She enjoys connecting with people and is dedicated to being a valuable resource to both international and domestic students.

• Oversee HILL grant travel logistics and budget reconciliation
• Sherbin fellowship development
• Logistical support for faculty/staff travel seminars
• Faculty-led off-campus travel

Lizbeth graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in Mathematics in 2016 College and has an MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Western Michigan University. She worked supporting international students at K for 5 years and is looking forward to working on a different area of international education.

• Student stipends and scholarships
• Passport application process and funding
• Visa applications and health insurance for study abroad
• Program Coordinator for Domestic Study Away programs: Newberry Seminar, New York Arts, Oakridge Science Semester, The Philadelphia Center, & The Washington Center

Dr. Read graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2008 with a degree in Psychology, and participated in the study abroad program in Cáceres, Spain. She earned her PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education from Michigan State University. Before joining the CIP, she spent time as the Head of School for a small independent school, and as a professor of Educational Psychology. Her professional interests include experiential education, issues of educational in/equity, and supporting students’ social-emotional wellbeing.

NaShera has a BBA from Western Michigan University and an Associate’s Degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She brings an array of great organizational skills to K. Born in Detroit, NaShera enjoys cooking a variety of  dishes, traveling, and she has a passion for the sport of fencing. She is interested in learning new languages.

• Maintains CIP website
• Maintains Hornet Passport online application system
• Designs print and electronic materials, presentations and online orientations
• Operations and program support of orientation, reintegration, and ICRP programs

• Assists planning of International Student orientation and activities
• Coordinates Host Family Program for international students
• Updates CIP materials and resources
• Collaborates with Peer Mentors, Peer Advisors, and CCPD

Alex graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2021 with a degree in Biology and Studio Art. She is from West Bloomfield, MI. As a student, she was a peer leader, worked at Anderson Athletic Center, and was captain of K Cheer. She enjoys trying new restaurants and finding new hiking trails in the Kalamazoo area. Alex looks forward to working and connecting with international students. 

• Maintains the Hornet Hub and the atmosphere of CIP spaces
• Answers or directs general questions, comments, concerns, excitements, etc
• Provides support for office staff and students

Sarah holds a BA in Psychology and English from Kalamazoo College (’20). During her time at K, she worked as a barista in the Book Club and as an Interfaith Intern through ORSL. With a drive to help, she is always looking for something more to be doing and is eager to lend a hand with a project, even if that means taking a look at your study abroad essays before you submit them! When Sarah is not in the office, they are often hiking and looking for birds, writing and looking for metaphors, or drinking coffee and listening for inspiration and connection.