Committees
Interested in contributing to International ACAC, but not sure where to start?
Much of the work of International ACAC is carried out by members of the Executive Board. There are, however, nine Standing Committees that also do work for the association, and volunteering to serve on one of them is a great place to start!
2022 Committee Applications are now closed. Watch the November 30 Member Engagement Webinar here. Standing Committees
Conference Support 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) | Bishop Hendricken High School | 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 | 2023 |
Brendan Graham | Northeastern University | 2023 |
Adam Guo | Moonshot Academy | 2023 |
Nathan Mack | University of Southern California | 2023 |
Daniel Marschner | Loyola Marymount University | 2022 |
Jo Mattingley-Nunn | Dulwich College Singapore | 2023 |
Francis McIvor | American International School of Mozambique |
2023 |
Anne Richardson | The American School in London | 2024 |
Kate Strittmatter | Pierce College | 2024 |
Dalia Wardany | University of California, Davis | 2023 |
Jacob Wooden | University of Denver | 2022 |
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.
Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Alyson Murray (Chair) | Dalhousie University | 2022 |
Emerson Buczolits | OCAD University | 2023 |
Lukas Devlin | Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong | 2024 |
Catherine Huang | Cialfo | 2024 |
Berta Liao | 'Iolani School | 2023 |
Julie Moloney | The Bolles School | 2022 |
Ben O'Brien | Western Academy of Beijing | 2024 |
Jenny Tassell |
International School of Panama
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2024 |
Cory Zimmerman | Singapore American School | 2023 |
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee became a standing committee in 2021. The committee examines matters of difference and equity within International ACAC for the purpose of creating an inclusive community that captures the variety inherent in our membership and opening pathways for more meaningful participation of General, Committee, and Executive Board members.
Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Isthier Chaudhury (Chair) | Trinity College | 2024 |
James Akaba | Open Dreams | 2023 |
Maria Carvalho | University of Southern California | 2022 |
Ikbala Catic | Prva Bosnjacka Gimnazija | 2023 |
Yik Kun Heng | International School of Nido De Aguilas |
2024 |
Andrea Maldonado |
National Student
Leadership Conference |
2024 |
Jacquelynne Modeste |
RDF International School
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2023 |
Rosa Moreno-Zutautas |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
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2022 |
Erick Núñez |
BASIS Independent Manhattan
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2022 |
Marsha Oshima | International School of Geneva, LGB Campus |
2023 |
Dejana Petricic | Berlin Metropolitan School | 2024 |
Nicole Ribeiro | Colegio Planck | 2024 |
Raghvendra Singh | Northern Arizona University | 2022 |
Shruti Tewari | UWC South East Asia, Dover Campus |
2022 |
Ankur Vohra | Cialfo | 2022 |
Xuejie Wang | Shen Wai International 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 | Taipei American School | 2022 |
Shanell Leggins | The Archer School for Girls | 2022 |
Patrick Love | Concordia International School Shanghai |
2022 |
Shannon O'Hagan | University of Missouri | 2022 |
Danika Pierce |
Saint Joseph's
Institution International |
2024 |
Annie Kim Podlubny | Escola Eleva | 2022 |
Bill Russo | Keystone Academy | 2022 |
Claire Ruz | American International School of Vilnius | 2023 |
Xue Yan | Vassar College | 2024 |
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 |
Kathleen Schultz (Chair) |
Zurich International School
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Past-President
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Robert Branigan | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Member-at-Large (Canada & US) |
Marco Dinovelli |
Rutgers University
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Delegate to the NACAC Assembly
(Canada & US) |
Michelle Flood |
North London Collegiate School Singapore
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Member-at-Large
(Southeast Asia & Oceania) |
Stephen Lewin |
Griffith University
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Member-at-Large
(Southeast Asia & Oceania) |
Jimmy Lin |
Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus |
Member-at-Large
(East Asia) |
Denise Nijhuis | University College Roosevelt | Executive Board VP (Europe) |
Celina Revoredo |
Educa
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Member-at-Large
(South America) |
Kimberly White |
Ringling School of Art & Design
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Member-at-Large
(Canada & US) |
Kristoffer Toribio |
Orange Coast College
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President-Elect, Ex Officio
(Canada & US) |
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 |
Michelle Trimpe (Chair) | University of Chicago | 2023 |
Joyce Agyare | Independent Member | 2024 |
Jacqui Brelsford | British International School of Phuket | 2024 |
Christina Callahan | Northwestern University | 2023 |
Claire Canning | Queen Mary University of London | 2024 |
Danielle Ditty | Gettysburg College | 2023 |
Alexandra Feinson | UWC Changshu China | 2023 |
Bela Gligorova | Nova International Schools | 2023 |
Whitney Green | Columbia University | 2023 |
Vera Grek | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2023 |
Malin Halladay Aladlouni | GEMS International School, Al Khail | 2024 |
Samuel Jeong | Saigon South International School |
2024 |
Gregory Manne | Rise | 2022 |
Liam McCartney | Boston University | 2024 |
Zehra Ratani | Rice University | 2024 |
Swati Shrestha | International School Bangkok | 2023 |
Erin Slocum | Tanglin Trust School | 2024 |
Dory Streett | Retired Professional | 2023 |
Stephanie Tao | International School Manila | 2024 |
Claire Wilkins | German Swiss International School | 2022 |
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 |
Brian Bailey |
University of Waterloo |
2024 |
Carolyn Barr |
Leiden University |
2023 |
Craig Brown | Shawnigan Lake School | 2022 |
Betty Chang | Western University | 2023 |
Jennifer Cheong | Crofton House School | 2024 |
Alizee Cordes | Teesside University | 2023 |
Simon Fitch |
Malvern International
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2024 |
Yunxia Liao | International School of Beijing | 2024 |
Gretchen Logan | Almaty International School |
2022 |
Rebecca Lucas-Timpany | Victoria Shanghai Academy | 2023 |
Kathryn (Kate) McKeen | IELTS USA | 2023 |
Doug McQueen | The American School in Japan | 2024 |
Francis Miller | Xi'an Tieyi High School International Curriculum Center | 2023 |
Anne Payne | International School of Latvia | 2024 |
Margarita Servera | TBS Education | 2022 |
Flor Silva | Notre Dame International School-Grupo 4 EFFE S.A. | 2024 |
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 |
Nirmal Agarwal | Cognix | 2022 |
Ruba Al Fittiani | American Community School Amman | 2023 |
Sarah Blackburn | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 2023 |
Ilaria Bossi | Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | 2023 |
Shannon Bracken | Ontario Tech University |
2023 |
Carin D'Souza | International School Hannover Region | 2023 |
Patrick Firme | UWC-USA | 2023 |
Pamela Joos | Washington International School | 2022 |
Stephen Lewin | Griffith University | 2024 |
John Liu | UWC South East Asia, Dover Campus | 2024 |
Yanni Liu | Keystone Academy | 2024 |
Simon Nascimento | University of Chicago | 2022 |
Tom Olang Okeyo, Bus Tour Co-Director |
International University Pathways College (IUPC) |
2023 |
Sara Riggs | Georgia Institute of Technology | 2023 |
Sam Wickham |
ACS Cobham International School
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2024 |
The First-Timers Committee aims to support first-time attendees to the International ACAC Conference. The Committee organizes the International ACAC First-Timer event, held prior to every International ACAC Conference.
Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Ning Deng (Co-Chair) |
Vanke Meisha Academy |
2023 |
Lena Adely |
Sarah Lawrence College |
2024 |
Asil Al-Shammari | Halcyon London International School | 2025 |
Samantha de Leon | Illinois Institute of Technology | 2023 |
Luisa Duarte-Silva | Ashinaga | 2025 |
Bobbe Fernando | New York University | 2025 |
Alban Ferrieu | Tanglin Trust School | 2024 |
Samantha Fifield | Boston University | 2022 |
Jeannette Lacoss | California Institute of Technology | 2022 |
Scott Lassey | International School Manila | 2024 |
Stephanie Lord | University of New Brunswick | 2025 |
Megan Mankerian-Stem | Creighton University | 2025 |
Francine Mohammed | UWC Atlantic College | 2023 |
Ango Paul Mwakisu | NYU Abu Dhabi | 2025 |
Lindsey Rech | Kyiv International School | 2024 |
Madeline Schloss | Colegio Interamericano | 2024 |
Iss-Haq Suleman | Wise 360 Educational Consult | 2025 |
Malissa Takacs | International School Basel | 2024 |
Martha Torres Reina | Santiago Christian Academy | 2025 |
Morgan Volkart | Lehigh University | 2023 |
We are responsible for the fund-raising activities. This includes the Annual Conference Raffle, along with our 5K Run/Walk.
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Member | Institution | Term Expiration |
Shilpa Gupta (Co-Chair) | UWC ISAK | 2023 |
Stephanie Lord (Co-Chair) | University of New Brunswick |
2024 |
Megan Buckley | University of Denver | 2025 |
Beth Ann Burkmar | George School | 2023 |
Michelle Burlock | Jakarta Intercultural School | 2023 |
Lewis Cardenas | EducationUSA REAC, South Asia | 2023 |
Mary de Villiers | University of Notre Dame | 2023 |
Brandy Fransen | Rollins College | 2025 |
John Nesbitt | Duolingo English Test | 2022 |
Erin Nicolls | International School of Kuala Lumpur |
2022 |
Anne Sjostrom | Duke University | 2022 |
Jason Smith | UES Education | 2025 |
Stacy Soderstrom | Central Washington University | 2023 |
Iss-Haq Suleman | Wise 360 Educational Consult | 2025 |
Zoe Williams | Tanglin Trust School | 2022 |