Meet the international team
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Sandra den Otter |
Vice-Provost, International |
613-533-6000 ext. 33208 |
The Vice-Provost, International portfolio oversees the Queen’s University Comprehensive International Plan and supports strategic international relationships, institutional coordination, communication and collaboration among partners, faculties, schools and units to assist students, faculty members and staff across campus involved in international learning, research and planning. |
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Heather Kincaide |
Director and Strategic Internationalization Lead |
heather.kincaide@queensu.ca |
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Laura Esford |
Director, International |
esfordl@queensu.ca |
Works with the Vice-Provost (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. |
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Csilla Volford |
Coordinator, International Agreements & Partnerships |
csilla.volford@queensu.ca |
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. |
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Tom Collier |
Coordinator, International Agreements & Partnerships |
tom.collier@queensu.ca |
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. |
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Michael Green |
Coordinator, Global Engagement Projects and Events |
mjg8@queensu.ca |
Responsible for organizing incoming and outgoing international delegation visits. Manages strategic international scholarships and awards. Manages Queen’s International at Home events. |
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Josephina Smyth |
Administrative and Finance Assistant |
jose.smyth@queensu.ca |
Provides administrative, clerical and reception support for the Office of the Vice Provost (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 |
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. |
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Mary Marshall |
Study Abroad Coordinator |
mm3@queensu.ca |
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. |
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Janice Tough |
Exchange Study Abroad Program Assistant |
jt16@queensu.ca |
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. |
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Margaret Maliszewska |
Exchange Coordinator |
maliszew@queensu.ca |
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Nicky Gayle |
International Programs Assistant |
nhg@queensu.ca 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 |
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. |
Bader International Study Centre Initiatives |
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Jenny Corlett |
Director |
613-533-6000 ext. 75633 |
Responsible for identifying and assisting in the development of both new academic and non-credit programming at the Bader International Study Centre (BISC). Focused on developing, advancing and executing strategic and operational plans to best facilitate the recruitment of qualified students to the BISC and enhancing the profile of the BISC at Queen’s University, nationally and internationally. |
See also: International Contacts at Queen's