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Each semester KEI staff visit school campuses to attend study abroad fairs and meet with faculty, advisors, students and school clubs. We will be glad to meet with you, your advisor and parents when we are in your area.

The KEI Travel Calendar has a travel schedule for the KEI regional representatives and New York based staff. If you do not see your school listed on the calendar, we will do our best to schedule a visit to your campus.
 
NEW YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM
Duleep Deosthale
President
duleep@KEIabroad.org

The very definition of a world educator, Duleep speaks many languages and spends much of his time abroad, seeking out places for new programs and ideas for new projects. Duleep serves on the boards of numerous study abroad organizations, international companies and NGOs. He has been working in study abroad for more years than he would like to admit.
Duleep Deosthale
Eduard Mandell
Founder & Managing Director
eduard@KEIabroad.org

As the founder of KEI, Eduard is the one with the vision for creating programs that focus on academic and professional disciplines. Born in the former U.S.S.R., he has a passion for international education and cross-cultural exchange.
Eduard Mandell
Julie Pollard
Institutional Relations Manager
julie@KEIabroad.org

Julie's energy and love for study abroad shows each time she visits a campus. Julie studied in London and traveled extensively in Europe and India.
Julie Pollard
Alex Von
Program Manager
alex@KEIabroad.org

Alex is one of the more linguistically accomplished of the KEI staff, speaking English, Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese. He studied in France, Italy and Australia, and worked in London.
Alex Von
Jessica Meck
Academic Relations
jess@KEIabroad.org

Jessica is the newest member of the KEI team. She enjoys meeting and advising students about study abroad.
Courtney Knott
Sol Kodsi
Legal Counsel
sol@KEIabroad.org

Sol has been practicing law in New York for 15 years and providing counsel to KEI's management team since 1998. Sol has traveled throughout the world and enjoys being part of an organization that allows students to experience new cultures.
Sarah Eskridge
Joseph Pepe
Health & Safety Counsel
joe@KEIabroad.org

Joe's background as a New York Police Officer specializing in public health and first response is instrumental to KEI's program risk management. Joe has been a valued member of KEI's Health & Safety Committe for 10 years.
Joseph Pepe
ON-SITE COORDINATORS
Arthur Liu
On-Site Coordinator
Beijing, China
arthur@KEIabroad.org

As a graduate of UIBE, Arthur knows the ins and outs of the school better than anyone, and will help you find what you need.
Arthur Liu
Brian Phillips
On-Site Coordinator
Bangkok, Thailand
brian@KEIabroad.org

Originally from Colorado, Brian has lived in Thailand for many years. At this point, he is more Thai than Western.
Brian Phillips
Genevieve Shaw
On-Site Coordinator
Barcelona, Spain
genevieve@KEIabroad.org

Genevieve is the perfect coordinator in Barcelona, because not only does she speak fluent Spanish, she also runs a tour company specializing in Catalan culture and festivals. Plus her English is perfect, since she is originally from the U.K.
Genevieve Shaw
Peter Molloy
On-Site Assistant
Dublin, Ireland
peter@KEIabroad.org

Peter knows firsthand what it's like to be a stuedntt at Griffith College; he was one himself.
Wendy Tapia
Claudia Cecilia Quimi-Carrasco
On-Site Coordinator
Guayaquil, Ecuador
claudia@KEIabroad.org

Claudia will teach students about Latin America both in class and out. She loves sharing her culture with incoming students.
Claudia Quimi-Carrasco
Pam Calhoun
On-Site Coordinator
Leysin, Switzerland
pam@KEIabroad.org

Pam wears many hats at ACS: not only is she KEI's On-Site Coordinator, she is also the academic advisor to students and the school's Registrar.
Pam Calhoun
Irina Yakovleva
On-Site Coordinator
Moscow, Russia
irina@KEIabroad.org

Irina provides indispensable translation services to KEI students, not only of language but of Russian customs and habits.
Irina Yakovleva
Patrick Mulindi
On-Site Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya
patrick@KEIabroad.org

Students say Patrick is the best part of going to Nairobi, and we couldn't agree more. Patrick's warm and friendly personality help students settle into Kenyan life and culture.
Patrick Mulindi
Daničle Katz
On-Site Coordinator
Paris, France
daniele@KEIabroad.org

Since she also teaches the French Civilization course at ABS, Daniele is the perfect person to introduce students to Paris. Wise and generous, she tries to make every student's Parisian experience memorable.
Daniele Katz
Elena Spirina
On-Site Coordinator
Pushchino, Russia
elena@KEIabroad.org

Dr. Elena Spirina works to assure KEI students the best possible scientific experience in Pushchino.
Elena Spirina
Robin Frood
On-Site Coordinator
Venice, Italy
robin@KEIabroad.org

As a skilled painter and printmaker, Robin lends not only a supportive hand but an artistic eye to KEI students.
Robin Frood
Mrs. Mabel Kaaya
On-Site Director
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
mabel@KEIabroad.org
Mr. Daniel Mwosha
On-Site Coordinator
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
daniel@KEIabroad.org

Mabel and Daniel love working with international students. Their warm personalities and knowledge of Tanzania and the University are an asset to the program.
Daniel and Mabel