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About Our Team

The advisors and volunteers within the Office of International Services (OIS) are committed to NC State University’s global mission and vision. Join OIS as they help prepare world citizens and develop global leaders here in North Carolina. Regardless of whether one is overseas or in Raleigh, a student or a teacher, and regardless of one’s cultural and linguistic background, OIS strives to be the number one resource for its international community and a catalyst for North Carolina residents to expand their global horizons.

Office of International Services

Need to speak with an advisor? For short questions, consider speaking with an OIS advisor during Virtual Drop-In Advising hours. For more lengthy questions, please visit OIS’ contact us page to schedule an appointment.

Professional Staff

Lauren Ball

Associate Director for Programs

Kathryn Behling

Data & Compliance Analyst

Shara Cotton

International Student and Scholar Advisor

Thor Duryea

Senior International Student and Scholar Advisor

Ray Espinol

International Student and Scholar Advisor

Maggie Harney

International Programs Coordinator

Courtenay Klauber

Senior International Student and Scholar Advisor

Hillary Patton

Associate Director for Advising

Michael Shurer

Associate Director for SEVIS Systems and Compliance

Tony Shurer

Academic Coordinator for International Student Support

Graduate Assistants

Student Workers

Bridget Appiah

Sophomore in Microbiology

A. Chapman

Freshman in Biochemistry

Anjali Miyani

Junior in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology