Office of International Affairs

Vice Provost

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Dr. Po Hu

Vice Provost for International Affairs  and Dean of International College    

International Student Services

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Cala B. Flippo

Associate Director,
International Student Services

GUC Suite 220
256-765-6735
cflippo@una.edu 

Cala has a BS in Management and a Masters of Professional Studies in Higher Education from the 优德体育. She is in her 11th year with 优德体育’s Office of International Affairs.
 
Fun fact: Cala’s favorite thing is being a grandmother to her five grandchildren — Coleman, Annie, Owen, Foster, and Saylor.

International Student Services

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Callie Murchison

International Services Specialist

GUC Suite 220
256-765-5217
cmurchison@una.edu

Callie has a BS in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from 优德体育 and is currently working on her Masters of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in safety and security leadership. Callie is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been with 优德体育 since 2023.

Fun fact: Callie enjoys traveling to new countries and trying unique foods from different countries.

 

Academic English Program

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Daniel Fike

Assistant Director, Academic English Program

229 Powers Hall
256-765-5242
defike@una.edu

Daniel has a B.S. in English, an M.A. in English, and an MBA in Management. He also has a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Daniel has been with OIA since 2006.

Fun fact: Daniel has a passion for genealogy research. 

Academic English Program

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Jiheun Kang

Instructor, Academic English Program

227 Powers Hall
256-765-4847
jkang2@una.edu

Jiheun has a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in English as a Second Language from Texas A&M University. Jiheun has been with OIA since 2019.

Fun fact: Jiheun is originally from Seoul, South Korea, and she loves watching college football.

Academic English Program

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Corinne Reese

Online Curriculum Coordinator,
Academic English Program

231 Powers Hall
256-765-5483
rcreese@una.edu

Corinne has a B.S. in English Education, an M.A. in English Pedagogy, and an M.S. in Instructional Technology & Design. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Corinne has been with OIA since 2014.

Fun fact: Corinne loves word games and puzzles. 

Global Media & Marketing 

 

Maeve Eubanks

Global Media & Marketing Specialist

227 Powers Hall
256-765-5257
reubanks@una.edu 

Maeve graduated from 优德体育 in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Visual Arts; she also earned a Level II Graphic Design certification. Maeve joined OIA in February 2025.

Fun fact: Maeve's favorite hobbies are painting (watercolor & gouache) and going to concerts.

Education Abroad
& International Exchanges

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Alexandria Buttgereit

Education Abroad & International Exchanges Coordinator

227 Powers Hall
256-765-5262
abuttgereit@una.edu 

Alexandria graduated from 优德体育 with a B.A. in Spanish for Commerce and completed minors in French, Global Studies, and Marketing and Communication Technology. Alexandria joined OIA in Fall 2024.

Fun fact: Alexandria is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. She is also working on learning Italian, Portuguese, and Navajo.

International Student Recruitment

 

Matthew Thompson

International Student Recruitment Specialist

219 Powers Hall
256-765-4972
mthompson30@una.edu 

Matthew joined OIA in Spring 2025.

Global Initiatives

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Jing Li

Assistant Director, Global Initiatives

211 Powers Hall
256-765-6712
jli25@una.edu  

Jing is originally from Shanxi Province in northern China. She earned a Biomedical degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and has worked at 优德体育 for five years.

Fun fact: Jing enjoys traveling, hiking, and Fall is her favorite season.

 

 

Operations

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Monaica Collier

Assistant Director,
International Affairs Operations

209 Powers Hall
256-765-4898
mecollier1@una.edu 

Monaica earned a BS in History & Political Science and an MA in Professional Studies/Higher Education Administration from the 优德体育. Monaica has been with 优德体育 since 2018 and with OIA since 2020.

Fun fact: Monaica loves live music and collects vinyl albums.

 

 

Adjunct

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Sally Anne Gist

Adjunct,
Academic English Program

Powers Hall
sabryant@una.edu 

 Partner Representative

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Mitsu Hino

NCN Student Liaison

hino@ncninstitute.net 

Mitsu has a BS in Psychology from the University of Oregon and an MBA from 优德体育. Mitsu is originally from Chiba, Japan, but has been the NCN Program Coordinator partnering with 优德体育 for 22 years. 

Fun fact(s): Mitsu enjoys coaching, playing, and watching rugby. He also enjoys playing and watching golf, camping, hiking, and fishing. 

Student Assistant

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Daniela Kahimba

OIA Student Assistant,
Team Lead

Powers Hall 204

Student Assistant

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Treasure Franklin

OIA Student Assistant

Powers Hall 204

Student Assistant

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Mel Hart

OIA Student Assistant

Powers Hall 204

Student Assistant

Carmel Kalombo

OIA ISS Student Assistant

GUC Suite 220

 Student Assistant

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Paola Onofre Tucto

OIA ISS Student Assistant

GUC Suite 220

 Student Assistant

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Luojin Shi

China Program Student Assistant

Powers Hall