Committees
Much of the work of International ACAC is carried out by members of the Executive Board. There are, however, a number of committees that also do work for the association. Committee members are selected by the President or appropriate Vice President and approved by the Executive Board.
Interested in contributing to International ACAC, but not sure where to start? Volunteering to serve on a committee is a great place to start! Committee applications are open and are due on February 1, 2021, with appointments confirmed in March. Terms begin on July 1 and end on July 30 of the third year.
Hear directly from members about their experiences serving on the Committees. (click on the photos below to view the videos)
View the December 2020 webinar on Member Engagement Standing Committees
Admissions PracticesThe Admissions Practices (AP) Committee is responsible for proactively educating International ACAC members and the larger community about NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission and International ACAC Board Policies. The AP Committee works closely with the NACAC AP Committee and staff.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Tricia Bergantino (Chair) | Providence College | 2023 |
Anthony Adey | Acadia University | 2023 |
Claudia Bean | Cairo American College | 2023 |
Hao Chen | Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy | 2023 |
Ning Deng | Vanke Meisha Academy | 2021 |
Brendan Graham | Northeastern University | 2023 |
Adam Guo | New Oriental Academy Jinhua | 2023 |
Nathan Mack | University of Southern California | 2023 |
Elisabeth Marksteiner | EKMEC | 2022 |
Daniel Marschner | Loyola Marymount University | 2022 |
Jo Mattingley-Nunn | British School of Bucharest | 2023 |
Francis McIvor | American International School of Mozambique | 2023 |
Charles Pybus | University of Bristol | 2021 |
Dalia Wardany | University of California, Davis | 2023 |
Jacob Wooden | University of Denver | 2022 |
A new standing committee of International ACAC, the Committee on Diversity examines issues of diversity within our membership.
This committee's charge is:
Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Jacquelynne Modeste (Co-Chair) |
The High School Attached to Jiangxi Normal University |
2023 |
Rosa Moreno-Zutautas (Co-Chair) |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 2022 |
James Akaba | Open Dreams | 2023 |
Maria Carvalho | University of Oregon | 2022 |
Ikbala Catic | Prva Bosnjacka Gimnazija | 2023 |
Erick Núñez |
BASIS Independent Manhattan
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2022 |
Marsha Oshima | International School of Geneva, LGB Campus |
2023 |
Raghvendra Singh | Northern Arizona University | 2022 |
Shruti Tewari | UWC South East Asia, Dover Campus |
2022 |
Ankur Vohra | O.P. Jindal Global University | 2022 |
Xuejie Wang | Shen Wai International School | 2023 |
The role of the Communications Committee is to create opportunities for engagement and facilitate communication from International ACAC to its members and between members themselves. Individual Communication Committee members are expected to contribute in the following ways: Create, host, and/or support preparation of web content, online events, and initiatives; Monitor, moderate, and contribute to social media channels; Actively participate in committee meetings and email discussions.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Alyson Murray (Chair) | Dalhousie University | 2022 |
Emerson Buczolits | OCAD University | 2023 |
Barbara Chen | Independent Member | 2021 |
Lukas Devlin | Dulwich College Singapore | 2021 |
Berta Liao | 'Iolani School | 2023 |
Julie Moloney | The Bolles School | 2022 |
Sofia Sanchez | Florida International University | 2022 |
Mark Stacey |
Kellett School
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2021 |
Cory Zimmerman | Singapore American School | 2023 |
The Finance Committee reviews financial matters and advises the Executive Board on opportunities to create and manage matters relating to sponsorships, advertising, scholarship funds, and conference exhibitors.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Tracy How (Chair) | Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy |
2022 |
Karen Chesnut Ozkurt | Yew Chung International School Shanghai | 2023 |
Sonali Hutchison | Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong |
2022 |
Hope Johnson | SEK International School Qatar | 2022 |
Shanell Leggins | NIST International School | 2022 |
Patrick Love | Concordia International School Shanghai |
2022 |
Shannon O'Hagan | University of Missouri | 2022 |
Annie Kim Podlubny | Escola Eleva | 2022 |
Bill Russo | High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China |
2022 |
Claire Ruz | American International School of Vilnius | 2023 |
Erika Toren | TASIS, The American School in England |
2021 |
The Governance and Nominating Committee (GNC) is responsible for reviewing all governing documents, related policies, and recommended amendments. The committee shall review eligibility for Delegates to the NACAC Assembly and officers and forward a slate of nominees for annual elections. The GNC will verify the veracity of election results. All reports will be presented to the Executive Board for approval.
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Member | Institution | Representation/Region |
Marie Vivas - Chair |
International Baccalaureate Organization
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Past-President
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Joyce Agyare | Independent Member | Member-at-Large (Sub-Saharan Africa) |
Ruby Bhattacharya |
Barnard College
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Executive Board Vice-President
(Canada & US) |
Kristin Dreazen |
Edvice London
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Bylaws Author
(Europe) |
Sherrie Huan |
The University of Sydney
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Member-at-Large
(Southeast Asia & Oceania)
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Iris Madeira |
Hill Spring International School
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Member-at-Large
(South & Central Asia) |
Ango Mwakisu |
NYU - Abu Dhabi |
Member-at-Large
(Middle East/North Africa) |
Marsha Oshima | International School of Geneva, LGB Campus |
Member-at-Large (Europe) |
Charles Pybus |
University of Bristol
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Delegate to the NACAC Assembly
(Europe) |
Charlie Wester |
The International School of Macao
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Member-at-Large
(East Asia) |
Natalie Bitton |
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
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President-Elect, Ex Officio
(Canada & US) |
Theresa Schweser |
International ACAC Executive Director
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Ex Officio
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The Inclusion, Access and Success Committee advances the association’s commitment to inclusion for underserved students and the educational professionals who guide them. The Committee coordinates the Scholarship Program; encourages IAS-related session proposals for the annual conference; and collects and distributes resources that promote international student access and mobility.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Beatriz Gutierrez (Chair) | Texas Christian University | 2023 |
Basirat Agboola | Pearson | 2021 |
Joyce Agyare | Independent Member | 2021 |
Christina Callahan | Northwestern University | 2023 |
Danielle Ditty | Gettysburg College | 2023 |
Kimberly Dixit | The Red Pen | 2021 |
Alexandra Feinson | UWC Changshu China | 2023 |
Bela Gligorova | Nova International Schools | 2023 |
Whitney Green | Columbia University | 2023 |
Vera Grek | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2023 |
Samuel Jeong | Saigon South International School |
2021 |
Jamie Kanki | Concourse Global Enrollment, Inc. | 2021 |
Laura Kaub | Abaarso School | 2021 |
Gregory Manne | Dartmouth College | 2022 |
Jodi Robinson | University of Pennsylvania | 2021 |
Nick Rowland | The University of Edinburgh | 2023 |
Swati Shrestha | International School Bangkok | 2023 |
Dory Streett | Retired Professional | 2023 |
Michelle Trimpe | University of Chicago | 2022 |
Claire Wilkins | German Swiss International School | 2022 |
Kubi Witten-Hannah | Kamo High School | 2021 |
The Membership Committee is responsible for membership retention, outreach to potential new members, and managing the application and approval process for those new to the organization. The Membership Committee is tasked with developing and upholding the policies and guidelines that dictate which individuals and organizations can and should be represented in International ACAC.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Michelle Chow-Liu (Chair) | Western Academy of Beijing | 2023 |
Carolyn Barr |
Leiden University |
2023 |
Craig Brown | Shawnigan Lake School | 2022 |
Betty Chang | Western University | 2023 |
Isthier Chaudhury | Trinity College | 2021 |
Franko Cifizzari | UNlS of Hanoi | 2021 |
Alizee Cordes | York St. John University | 2023 |
Ivan Hauck | Independent Member | 2021 |
Gretchen Logan | QSI International School of Astana |
2022 |
Rebecca Lucas-Timpany | Victoria Shanghai Academy | 2023 |
Kathryn (Kate) McKeen | IELTS USA | 2023 |
Francis Miller | Xi'an Tieyi High School International Curriculum Center | 2023 |
Anne Payne | International School of Latvia | 2021 |
Margarita Servera | TBS Business School | 2022 |
Shikha Vij | Step By Step School | 2022 |
Dwayne Zamora | Taipei European School | 2023 |
The PD Committee works to hear the needs and concerns of the International ACAC membership in regards to its professional development priorities. We work on the development, implementation and evaluation of the professional development for all members with special attention to the International ACAC Institute 2-day pre-conference, Regional Institutes, the summer conference, Webinar Wednesdays, and the International ACAC Counselor Bus Tour. The Committee also works year round on special projects related to professional development for International ACAC and at times in collaboration with NACAC and other affiliate memberships.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Denise Nijhuis (Chair) | University College Roosevelt | 2022 |
Efua Adabie | African Science Academy | 2023 |
Nirmal Agarwal | Cognix | 2022 |
Ruba Al Fittiani | American Community School Amman | 2023 |
Alexandra Bilan | Aleka Bilan Consulting |
2021 |
Sarah Blackburn | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 2023 |
Ilaria Bossi | Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | 2023 |
Shannon Bracken | Ontario Tech University |
2023 |
Kyndra Douglass, Bus Tour Co-Director | Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, Pudong Campus | 2021 |
Carin D'Souza | International School Hannover Region | 2023 |
Patrick Firme | UWC-USA | 2023 |
Tu Anh Gilmore | Seoul Foreign School | 2021 |
Pamela Joos | Washington International School | 2022 |
Simon Nascimento | University of Chicago | 2022 |
Tom Olang Okeyo, Bus Tour Co-Director | St. Austin’s Academy | 2023 |
Sara Riggs | Georgia Institute of Technology | 2023 |
The Mentors Committee aims to support new members of International ACAC and first-time attendees to the International ACAC conference. The Committee organizes the International ACAC First-Timer Event, held prior to every International ACAC conference. In addition, the Committee coordinates the International ACAC Mentorship Program and other initiatives to support new members to International ACAC.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Wilson Lee (Co-Chair) |
Singapore American School |
2021 |
Samantha de Leon (Co-Chair) |
Illinois Institute of Technology |
2023 |
Xiaofeng Cheng | Ningbo Foreign Language School | 2021 |
Stefania Corrado | John Cabot University | 2023 |
Kyle Downey | Cornell University | 2021 |
Samantha Fifield | Boston University | 2022 |
Jessica Guiver | The University of Texas at San Antonio | 2022 |
Jessica Hajee | International School of Kenya | 2021 |
Jeannette Lacoss | California Institute of Technology | 2022 |
Francine Mohammed | UWC Atlantic College | 2023 |
Morgan Volkart | Lehigh University | 2023 |
Kylie Wright | Johns Hopkins University | 2023 |
We are responsible for the fund-raising activities that support our Global Fund. This includes the Annual Conference Raffle, along with our 5K Run/Walk.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Marco Dinovelli (Co-Chair) | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 2021 |
Maria Santa (Co-Chair) | Indiana University | 2021 |
Beth Ann Burkmar | George School | 2023 |
Michelle Burlock | Jakarta Intercultural School | 2023 |
Lewis Cardenas | Michigan State University | 2023 |
Mary de Villiers | University of Notre Dame | 2023 |
Michael Durant | New York University | 2023 |
Melissa Johnson-Schnyder | American International School of Johannesburg | 2023 |
John Nesbitt | Duolingo English Test | 2022 |
Erin Nicolls | International School of Kuala Lumpur | 2022 |
Anne Sjostrom | Duke University | 2022 |
Stacy Soderstrom | Central Washington University | 2023 |
Kaitlin St. Peter | University of New England | 2022 |
Kathryn Timlin | Georgetown University | 2021 |
Zoe Williams | Tanglin Trust School | 2022 |