Meet Our Staff

Center for Global Engagement & International Affairs

Dr. François Le Roy

Hello, my name is François Le Roy and I serve as the Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement and International Affairs. I am also a History professor, but now I only get to teach when I am part of a study abroad program. My job gives me the opportunity to travel internationally and to create new connections around the world for the benefit of students. Traveling also gives me a chance to practice my favorite hobby: photography.

Dr. François Le Roy

Executive Director CGEIA

UC 340

859-572-7976 │LeRoy@nku.edu

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Hello. My name is Toni Schneller and I am International Programs Coordinator for the Center for Global Engagement and International Affairs. By trade, I am an educator and teach both Spanish and English online to children around the world which was made possible by the M.A. in Teaching earned at NKU! My family and I lived abroad many years and we still enjoy traveling and learning about the diverse and intriguing cultures of our international students and well-traveled NKU family.

Toni Schneller

International Programs Coordinator

UC 340

│schnellert1@nku.edu

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Oi, gente! My name is Rebecca De Lacerda Hansen, and I am the Assistant Director of International Admissions in NKU's International Student and Scholar Services office. It is my pleasure to work with international students who are interested in studying at NKU, and assisting them throughout their Norse journey - from application to graduation. My job has taken me all over the world (51 countries and counting!), but my favorite part of the job is when students stop by my office to tell me about their personal and academic achievements.

Rebecca Hansen

Associate Director of International Admissions

UC 340

859-572-7952 │hansenr4@nku.edu

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Hi everyone. I’ve had the privilege of working in International Student and Scholar Services for 15 years in the admissions area. Although I’ve never personally been abroad, I’m constantly re-defining my world view by engaging with and learning from students from all over the world, for which I’m extremely grateful. Additionally, my son was fortunate to experience an NKU study abroad program in France during his undergraduate studies here, and in 2019, he performed in a popular jazz festival in India, both of which were wonderful opportunities and life-changing experiences for him as well. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and our two elder beagles, Honey and Ella.

Jane Bratton

Manager of Transfer Admissions

UC 305

859-572-5748 │brattonj@nku.edu

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Greetings! My name is Adam Widanski and, while serving as an Associate Director / PDSO / RO in the International Student and Scholar Services at NKU, I derive the most satisfaction from employing my own experience - built from life lived on two continents - to help students discover their own solutions to a myriad of issues encountered throughout their academic journeys and professional career growth after graduation. Having constantly received feedback from both new and long time ago graduates or business associates, I enjoy listening, acquiring lifetime learning, and sharing not only private knowledge - encompassing economics, global trade, immigration, cars, astrophysics - but planting the kernels of wisdom received from those who had and shared both.

Adam Widanski

Associate Director of Immigration Services

UC 305

859-572-5177 │widanskia@nku.edu

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I am Aaron Spetz, and I work as the International Student Advisor here at NKU. I have a bachelor's degree in theater design and production and a master's degree in architecture, but I am very happy in my position here with issuing I-20s for international students to come to NKU and also helping international students navigate their college years at an American university. Reading is by far my favorite pastime, but I also love going to auctions, listening to opera, hiking and camping in the Smoky Mountains, and spending time with my thirteen nieces and nephews, all of whom are amazing!

Aaron Spetz

International Student Advisor in Immigration Services

UC 305

859-572-7953 │spetza1@nku.edu

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Hello, my name is Alex Brauer and I serve as the International Student Coordinator in the International Student and Scholar Services office. As a student, I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Germany, Czech Republic, and the Bahamas. Although I do not get to travel nearly as much as I would like, I enjoy my job because I get to interact with students from all over the world on a daily basis and share information about my alma mater, NKU. When I am not at work, I like to hike, play soccer and tennis, and draw/paint.

Alex Brauer

International Coordinator in International Admissions

UC 305

859-572-1457 │brauera@nku.edu

Hello, I have worked in the Education Abroad office for the last 11 years and mainly coordinate the faculty-led programs. After graduating from Miami University with a degree in International Studies, I worked in the travel industry and have had the good fortune of traveling to every continent except Antarctica. When I’m not guiding faculty and students through the study abroad experience, I enjoy being outside, reading a good book, or trying different international foods.

Michelle Melish

Associate Director in Office of Education Abroad

UC 305

859-572-6194 │melishm1@nku.edu

Hi - my name is Anne Perry and I am the Exchange Coordinator in the Education Abroad Department. Over the past 28 years, I have had the privilege to participate or visit almost every type of program we offer: KIIS, CCSA, student teaching, NKU faculty-led, provider and exchange programs.

I would love to speak with you about any of these programs and more!

Anne Perry

Study Abroad Coordinator in Office of Education Abroad

UC 305

859-572-6908 │perrya@nku.edu

Hello! My name is Niranjana Warrier and I am a Study Abroad Coordinator in the Office of Education Abroad. I primarily oversee Study Away programs where students are able to travel within the United States. Some of my interests include spending time with my family, playing with my puppy Emmy, and traveling.

Niranjana Warrier

Study Abroad Coordinator in Office of Education Abroad

UC 305

859-572-6928 │warriern1@nku.edu