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 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.

International Student Services

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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.

Education Abroad & International Exchanges

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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.

International Student Recruitment

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Matthew Thompson

International Student Recruitment Specialist

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

Matthew joined OIA in Spring 2025.

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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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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.

 

Global Initiatives

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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.

Operations

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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.

 Operations

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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.

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 UNA. Mitsu is originally from Chiba, Japan, but has been the NCN Program Coordinator partnering with UNA for 22 years. 

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

Student Assistants

Student Assistant

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Mel Hart

OIA Student Assistant

Powers Hall 204

Mel is a double major in Cinematic Arts and Theater and Information Technology. 

Fun fact: Mel has been in various plays both on and off campus throughout the years, including A Christmas Carol.

Student Assistant

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Ana Bermeo

OIA Student Assistant

Powers Hall 204

Ana is pursuing an MBA in Finance and Data Analytics.

Fun fact: When Ana was 7 years old she was bitten on the arm by a dog and it left a scar that she still has today. Her favorite artist is Ariana Grande and she hopes to go to one of her concerts one day. 

Student Assistant

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Paola Onofre Tucto

OIA ISS Student Assistant

GUC Suite 220

Paola is pursuing an MBA in Data Analytics

Fun fact: Paola has 6 cocker spaniels in her home country of Peru.

Student Assistant 

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 Daniel Kongolo

OIA ISS Student Assistant
Daniel an Engineering major with a concentration in Electromechanical Engineering. 
Fun fact: Daniel loves to eat. He also likes pushing himself beyond his limits to see how strong he can get, how fast he can run, etc. (Exercising in general) 

Student Assistant

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 Naomie Amuri

International Admissions Student Assistant

 Naomie is a Nursing major and is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Fun fact: Her favorite show is Young Sheldon, and she loves rewatching it over and over! She still finds it funny every time! 

 Student Assistant

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 Tegra Mpunga

International Admissions Student Assistant

Tegra is a professional management major. 

Fun fact: Tegra dislikes squirrels to the point where she will change her walking path to avoid one. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Assistant

 Josh Church

OIA ISS Student Assistant