Staff Directory
International Grants and Partnerships
International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies
OIA Administration
Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: elizabeth.trejos@ttu.edu
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Dr. Mario Beruvides
Associate Vice Provost for International Affairs
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: mario.beruvides@ttu.edu
Administration & Finance
The Administration and Finance unit provides support to all units and divisions in the Office of International Affairs, and interacts with other campus entities for administrative and financial issues as they relate to the OIA. The Passport Application Acceptance Office is part of this unit, and offers full passport services to the campus and surrounding community.






International Relations
Comprised of International Alumni Relations, International Arts and Culture (art exhibits, speakers, etc.), and International Fundraising, the International Relations division engages and connects TTU alumni, scholars, and donors and brings cultural programming to the multiple and diverse South Plains and TTU communities.

Carolina Arellanos
Assistant Director, International Relations
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: carolina.arellanos@ttu.edu


K-12 Global Education
The K-12 Global Education division provides cultural programs to K-12 students from public, private, and home schools throughout the South Plains.

Charles Olivier
Assistant Director, K-12 Global Education Outreach
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: charles.olivier@ttu.edu

Stephanie Lara
K-12 Coordinator, Outreach and Engagement
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: stephanie.lara@ttu.edu

Carolyn Darden
Teacher, K-12 Global Education Outreach
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: carolyn.l.darden@ttu.edu

Helene Thorpe
Teacher, K-12 Global Education Outreach
Phone: (806) 834-0979
Email: helene.thorpe@ttu.edu
International Grants and Partnerships
The International Grants and Partnerships division works with faculty to identify and disseminate international research opportunities and facilitate the development and submission of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research proposals to funding agencies. Additionally, they work with faculty to develop partnerships with international institutions to further enhance the international reputation of Texas Tech.

Reagan Ribordy
Senior Director, International Programs
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: reagan.ribordy@ttu.edu


Elizabeth Roberts
Senior International Grants Administrator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: elizabeth.espino@ttu.edu



International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies
The International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS) promotes the University's special mission of the interdisciplinary study of arid and semiarid environments and the human relationship to these environments from an international perspective. The purpose of ICASALS is to stimulate, coordinate and implement teaching, research, and public service activities concerning all aspects of the world's arid and semiarid regions, their people and their problems.

Dr. Jorge Salazar-Bravo
Director, International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: j.salazar-bravo@ttu.edu
Study Abroad
The Study Abroad division of the Office of International Affairs coordinates all study abroad programs for Texas Tech University students. In today's globalized job market, students who participate in a study abroad program, to include international internships, service-learning, and research, can be more competitive in every discipline. The division offers students four unique types of study abroad experiences: faculty-led; the TTU Center in Seville, Spain, reciprocal exchange programs, and affiliate programs.




Bethany Kuwitzky
Lead Study Abroad Counselor/Credit Coordinator/Exchange Coordinator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: bethany.kuwitzky@ttu.edu

Lanna Sheldon
Senior Study Abroad Counselor/Coordinator of the TTU Center in Sevilla
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: lanna.sheldon@ttu.edu
International Student & Scholar Services
ISSS operates the university's international student life programs, as well as student, scholar, and university department immigration services. ISSS staff assist with students and scholars immigration processes, institutional compliance and reporting requirements, orientation, financial concerns, cross-cultural issues, and campus and community integration.

Dr. Richard Porter
Director, International Student and Scholar Services
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: richard.porter@ttu.edu

Tracy Tindle
Assistant Director for ISSS/ SEVIS Coordinator/ Global Safety & Security
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: tracy.tindle@ttu.edu

Dawn Cepica
Lead Administrator for International Faculty and Staff Immigration Services
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: dawn.cepica@ttu.edu

Clara Elliott
International Student Senior Counselor (F-1 Students -Family Name A-C)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: clara.elliott@ttu.edu

Hisa Fujino
International Student Senior Counselor (F-1 Students -Family Name D-J)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: hisatoshi.fujino@ttu.edu

Sarah Huang
International Student Senior Counselor (F-1 Students -Family Name K-M)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: weijun.huang@ttu.edu

Christy Czerwien
International Student Lead Counselor (F-1 Students -Family Name N-R)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: christy.czerwien@ttu.edu

Timothy Spees
International Student Senior Counselor (F-1 Students -Family Name S-Z)
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: timothy.spees@ttu.edu

Kathleen Cade-Gerzon
Student Life Coordinator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: kathleen.cade-gerzon@ttu.edu

Enola French
International Scholar Services Coordinator
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: enola.french@ttu.edu


Karin Senft
Sr. Administrator for J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B Staff and Faculty
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: karin.senft@ttu.edu
Texas Tech Seville Center


Dr. Jonathan Deen
Assistant Director of TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: jon.deen@ttu.edu

Lidia McDonald
Program Coordinator, TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: lidia.mcdonald@ttu.edu

Myriam Rubio
Senior Advisor, Spanish Instructor, TTU Center, Seville
Phone: (806) 834-4768
Email: myriam.rubio@ttu.edu
Center for Global Communication

Dr. Paul Paré
Director, Center for Global Communication
Phone: (806) 742-3667
Email: paul.pare@ttu.edu
International Affairs
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Address
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Phone
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Email
oia.reception@ttu.edu