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International Programs Office

Physical Address:
901 Paradise Creek St.
LLC Bldg. #3
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 1250
Moscow, ID 83844-1250

Phone: 208-885-8984

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: ipo@uidaho.edu

Phone: 208-885-7870

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: abroad@uidaho.edu

Meet Our Staff

The University of Idaho enjoys a rich international community made up of students, scholars and faculty representing over 78 countries throughout the world. The International Programs Office (IPO) is what makes that community possible. We support the U of I international community through the services and activities of our departments, committees and established programs. The IPO staff is passionate about transforming lives and supporting a globally engaged university community.

International Services

Dana Brolley

Director, International Services

208-885-8945

danab@uidaho.edu

Serving the U of I Community on institutional compliance, government relations, and outreach initiatives.

About Dana

Adriana Ota-Kotner

International Systems Coordinator/Student and Scholar Advisor

208-885-4379

otakotner@uidaho.edu

Managing iVandal and serving students, scholars and the U of I community. About Adriana

Joyce Sun

International Student Advisor

208-885-0105

jsun@uidaho.edu

Serving international students with last names A-J.

About Joyce

Brittany Sonnenberg

International Student Advisor

208-885-4599

brittanyas@uidaho.edu

Serving international students with last names K-Z.

About Brittany

Mimi Kestle

International Program Coordinator

208-885-7744

mkestle@uidaho.edu

Supporting global engagement across campus and within the local community through coordinating various programs and activities. About Mimi

Suguru Fujiwara

International Scholar Advisor

208-885-1273

fujiwara@uidaho.edu

Serving students, scholars and visitors on J1 visas. About Suguru

Kathy Gallentine

International Programs Specialist

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kgallentine@uidaho.edu

Supporting International Programs Office and U of I community.

Education Abroad

Kate Wray Chettri

Director, Education Abroad

Kate Wray Chettri

Laurel Meyer

Education Abroad Advisor & Outreach/Marketing Coordinator

Laurel Meyer

208-885-4075

laurelm@uidaho.edu

Mary Adachi

Education Abroad Specialist

Mary Adachi

208-885-7870

madachi@uidaho.edu

Ambassadors

The International Ambassador program is built to assist and support international students on campus. International Ambassadors are distinguished and experienced campus leaders who represent the International Programs Office and facilitate the International Peer Mentor Program. More specifically, they are here to help the international community adjust to life at the University of Idaho. This may include but is not limited to: registration, housing, educating participants on available campus resources, serving as a role model for incoming students, acquainting new international students with academic opportunities and procedures, campus services, activities and facilities, participating in preparation for the orientation program, and answering questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Avneet Virk

Avneet Virk smiles in the sunlight with a city visible across water in the background.

Contact Avneet

Hometown: Jalandhar, Punjab
Home country: India
Major: Statistics with a certificate in Business Analytics
Languages I speak: Punjabi, English, Hindi
My U of I experience: Love the arboretum, different study spots, and growth opportunities.
Fun fact about me: Tennis and pickleball player studying Sikhism, volunteering, hiking, travel and cafes.

Liang Liang

Liang Liang smiles while seated at the front of a helicopter with controls all around.

Contact Liang

Hometown: Zhanjiang
Home country: China
Major: Natural Resources
Languages I speak: Chinese, English
My U of I experience: I love the fancy campus. I enjoy the research environment here.
Fun fact about me: I love hiking, driving and cooking.

Razan Ahmed

Razan Ahmed

Contact Razan

Hometown: Islamabad
Home country: Pakistan
Major: Environmental Science, minor in International Studies, Climate Change Certificate
Languages I speak: English, Urdu
My U of I experience: The great CNR department, outdoor recreation opportunities and the lovely community.
Fun facts about me: I like running down hills, climbing trees, cycling, writing and filmmaking.

Shashwot Niraula

Shashwot Niraula poses outdoors on a sunny day while wearing Vandal gear.

Contact Shashwot

Hometown: Kathmandu
Home country: Nepal
Major: Computer Science, Mathematics minor
Languages I speak: English, Nepali and Hindi
My U of I experience: A rollercoaster of thrilling challenges shaping me into a better version of myself, filled with laughs and unforgettable moments.
Fun fact about me: Massive soccer fan, love exploring, hiking and occasionally indulging in cooking.

Shriza Thakur

Shriza smiles on a partially cloudy day with buildings visible across grass and past trees in the background.

Contact Shriza

Hometown: Kathmandu
Home country: Nepal
Major: Architecture and Design
Languages I speak: Nepali, Maithili, English
My U of I experience: Meeting new people and learning every day. A fun and challenging journey of growth.
Fun fact about me: Love swimming, kayaking, hiking, badminton and spending time in nature.

International Programs Office

Physical Address:
901 Paradise Creek St.
LLC Bldg. #3
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 1250
Moscow, ID 83844-1250

Phone: 208-885-8984

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: ipo@uidaho.edu

Phone: 208-885-7870

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: abroad@uidaho.edu