Contacts in the Office of the Associate Vice-Principal (International)
Meet the international team
| Name | Title | Contact | Responsibilities |
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| Heather Kincaide | Director, International | heather.kincaide@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 79124 |
Works with the Associate Vice-Principal (International) to provide strategic direction for all office initiatives, including the Queen’s University Comprehensive International Plan (QUCIP). Coordinates Queen’s involvement in the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU). Manages the office’s operations, including human resources and budget. |
| Csilla Volford | Coordinator, International Agreements & Partnerships | csilla.volford@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 77781 |
Responsible for liaising with international organizations of which Queen’s is a member. Manages international academic agreements in support of all Faculties. Provides support on international projects. |
| Tom Collier | Coordinator, International Projects and Events | tom.collier@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 75793 |
Responsible for organizing incoming and outgoing international delegation visits. Manages strategic international scholarships and awards. Manages Queen’s International at Home events. |
| Josephina Smyth | Administrative and Finance Assistant | jose.smyth@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 33208 613-533-3208 (external) |
Provides administrative, clerical and reception support for the Office of the Associate Vice-Principal (International). Performs financial, human resources, information management duties for the office. |
International Programs Office (IPO) |
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| Laura Esford | Manager | esfordl@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 77678 |
Leads the research, development, implementation, management and central coordination of international study opportunities for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Supports student mobility programs in other faculties and schools on behalf of the university and collaborates with stakeholders at Queen’s and abroad to support the Queen’s University International Comprehensive Plan. Prioritizes and manages the work of IPO employees and oversees financial management of the IPO. |
| Mary Marshall | Study Abroad Coordinator | mm3@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 75351 |
Academic advising for mobility programs, administers the International Studies Certificate, processes and approves International Letters of Permission and coordinates the transfer of academic credit for students participating in study abroad programs and international exchange. |
| Janice Tough | Exchange Study Abroad Program Assistant | jt16@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 79077 |
Assists with the administration of bilateral and multi-faculty mobility programs. Guides student participants through application procedures, deadlines, and course selection process. Organizes promotional events on campus including orientation activities and sets agendas for visiting partners. |
| Haley McCormick | Exchange Coordinator | haley.mccormick@queensu.ca 613-533-6000 ext. 36470 |
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| Michael Green | International Programs Assistant |
613-533-2815 |
First point-of-contact for all visitors to the International Programs Office (IPO). Works with student volunteers and IPO staff on various aspects of the mobility programs through day-to-day support. Recruits and trains the Exchange Peer Advisers, maintains the unit’s social media presence, and supports marketing activities. |
China Liaison Office |
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| Zhiyao Zhang | Director | zhang.zhiyao@queensu.ca +86 158 0054 0636 |
Responsible for seeking and promoting opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Chinese universities and government offices, recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students for degree programs at Queen’s and maintaining links with Queen’s alumni in China. |
See also: International Contacts at Queen's