Vice Provost
Dr. Po Hu
Vice Provost for International Affairs and Dean of International College
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International Student Services
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 University of North Alabama. She is in her 11th year with UNA’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.
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International Student Services
Callie Murchison
International Student Advisor
GUC Suite 220
256-765-5217
cmurchison@una.edu
Callie has a BS in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from UNA and is currently working on her Masters of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in safety and security leadership. Callie has been with UNA since 2023.
Fun fact: Callie enjoys traveling to new countries and trying unique foods from different countries.
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Academic English Program
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.
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Academic English Program
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.
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Academic English Program
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.
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Global Media & Marketing
Maeve Eubanks
Global Media & Marketing Specialist
227 Powers Hall
256-765-5257
reubanks@una.edu
Maeve graduated from UNA 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.
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Education Abroad & International Exchanges
Alexandria Buttgereit
Education Abroad & International Exchanges Coordinator
234 Powers Hall
256-765-5262
abuttgereit@una.edu
Alexandria graduated from UNA 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.
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International Student Recruitment
Matthew Thompson
International Student Recruitment Specialist
219 Powers Hall
256-765-4972
mthompson30@una.edu
Matthew joined OIA in Spring 2025. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in December of 2023 with a degree in Marketing. Matthew is from Haleyville, Alabama.
Fun fact: Matthew loves traveling and playing pickleball with friends.
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International Admissions 
Haley Cox
International Admissions Specialist
217 Powers Hall
hcox6@una.edu
Haley is orginially from Vero Beach, FL and graduated from UNA in 2024 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Haley has been with OIA for 3 motnhs and is a certified paramedic.
Fun fact: Haley loves to read. In fact, she read 73 books in 2024.
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Global Initiatives
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 UNA for five years.
Fun fact: Jing enjoys traveling, hiking, and Fall is her favorite season.
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Global Initiatives
Wei Zeng
International Partnership Specialist
209 Powers Hall
wzeng@una.edu
Wei is originally from a beautiful coastal city in northern China. She graduated in 2006 from the University of Augsburg, Germany with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in business administration. She has been with the UNA OIA office since March of 2025.
Fun fact: Wei enjoys working out and traveling.
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Operations
Monaica Collier
Assistant Director,
International Affairs Operations
223 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 University of North Alabama. Monaica has been with UNA since 2018 and with OIA since 2020.
Fun fact: Monaica loves live music and collects vinyl albums.
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Operations
Caroline Vance
Operations Specialist,
International Affairs Operations
204 Powers Hall
256-765-4989
cvance@una.edu
Caroline’s hometown is Florence, Alabama. She graduated from the University of North Alabama in May 2024 with a degree in Mass Communication and Spanish. She has completed the OPIC exam (Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer) for an Intermediate Oral Speaking Proficiency in Spanish. She has been with OIA since May 6, 2025 as their Operations Specialist
Fun fact: At 23, Caroline has worked at a hospital, restaurant, elementary school, museum, clothing store, bank, and now, university.
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Adjunct
Sally Anne Gist
Adjunct,
Academic English Program
Sally Anne graduated from UNA in 2001 and has a Master's degree in Secondary Education. Sally Anne has also obtained a TESOL certification. She is from Haleyville, Alabama and has been with OIA since 2022.
Fun fact: 911 emergency was invented in her hometown.
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Partner Representative
Mitsu Hino
NCN Student Liaison
hino@ncninstitute.net
Mitsu has a BS in Psychology from the University of Oregon and an MBA from UNA. Mitsu is originally from Chiba, Japan, but has been the NCN Program Coordinator partnering with UNA since 2002.
Fun fact: Mitsu enjoys coaching, playing, and watching rugby. He also enjoys playing and watching golf, camping, hiking, and fishing.
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