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With over eight years of experience in the higher education sector, I am a passionate and dedicated Director of International Sponsored Student Programs at the University of Missouri. I oversee the daily operations, immigration regulations, partnership development, advising and administrative processes of a team that supports more than 350 sponsored students from over 80 different countries. I also liaise with more than 30 U.S and international organizations, agencies, and foreign cultural and educational affairs offices on the sponsorship and success of these students.As a PhD candidate in Education Leadership and Policy Studies, I am committed to advancing the field of international education and human capacity development. I have created and implemented a strategic plan for partnership development, including traveling to more than 10 countries for sponsor liaison visits and student recruitment. I have also organized and facilitated multiple stakeholder events and programs for sponsored students and program partners. My skills in communication, organization, and presentation have enabled me to collaborate effectively with diverse and multicultural audiences and stakeholders.

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