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.
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.
Julie Pollard
Manager, Institutional Relations 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.
Duleep Deosthale
Chair, KEI Advisory Board 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.
Nancy Fiator
Study Abroad Avisor & Enrollment Specialist nancy@KEIabroad.org
Nancy studied and worked in Mexico before joining KEI.
As a child, Nancy frequently visited her family in West Africa (Benin, Ghana, Senegal and Togo).
She also traveled extensively in Europe and to parts of Asia.
Students will surely benefit from her experience abroad.
Taylor Norvell
Regional Manager, Southeast taylor@KEIabroad.org
As a student at the University of South Carolina, Taylor studied on a KEI program in Dublin, Ireland.
She has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
Taylor is excited to join the KEI team and eager to share her passion for study abroad.
Amanda Chamberlain
Regional Manager, West Coast amanda@KEIabroad.org
Amanda has first hand experience with KEI programs, having studied with KEI in Nairobi, Kenya as an undergraduate.
We are glad Amanda chose to stay with KEI after graduation.
April Hibbler
Regional Manager, Louisiana april@KEIabroad.org
As an undersduate April participated in KEI's summer internahip program in New York City.
She also studied abroad in Costa Rica and Ghana.
We welcome April as the newest member of the KEI team.
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.
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 Committee for 10 years.
ON-SITE COORDINATORS
Iskra Kadicheva
On-Site Coordinator
Varna, Bulgaria iskra@KEIabroad.org
Iskra was born and raised in Bulgaria.
She earned her BS from Western Oregon University and her MBA from the University of Antwerp in Belgium.
Iskra also worked as the KEI Onsite Director in Belgium and Spain.
Dr. Xinxin Fang
On-Site Director
Beijing, China xinxin@KEIabroad.org
Xinxin has worked with KEI for many years and is a wonderful resource for students studying in Beijing.
Her study and work experience in Canada, USA and China is a valuable resource to the program.
Claudia Cecilia Quimi-Carrasco
On-Site Director
Guayaquil, Ecuador claudia@KEIabroad.org
Claudia loves sharing her culture with students. A native of Ecuador, Claudia lived and worked as an ESL and Spanish teacher in the USA for 30 years. Her warm personality and hospitality helps students feel at home in Ecuador.
Ruby Dosanjh
On-Site Coordinator
London, England (UK) rubby@KEIabroad.org
Ruby is a native Londoner.
Her knowledge of the city will surely help students adjust to life in London and find new and exciting experiences.
Dr. Daničle Katz
On-Site Director
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.
Gokul Narayan
On-Site Director
Pune, India gokul@KEIabroad.org
Gokul is the newest member of the KEI staff abroad. Gokul's understanding of Indian and American cultures are a great benefit to students adjusting to life in Pune. Gokul is easily accessible and frequently on campus.
Disha Mangsuli
Student Assistant
Pune, India disha@KEIabroad.org
Disha is a student at Symbiois. A native of Bangalore, Disha lived all over the world and attended high school in the USA. Disha helps KEI participants integrate by coordinates activities with local students.
Olwyn Mannix
On-Site Coordinator
Dublin, Ireland olwyn@KEIabroad.org
Olwyn is a native of Ireland.
Olwyn worked as a tour operator for seventeen years, giving her intricate knowledge of and insights into Dublin, Ireland, and Irish culture and society.
Patrick Mulindi
On-Site Director
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.
Luis Ricardo Rodriguez-La-Rosa Pratt
On-Site Director
Lima & Cuzco, Peru luis@KEIabroad.org
Luis Ricardo earned a degree in Sociology from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica and worked as an English Instructor before joining KEI.
A native of Peru, he enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of the country with students.
Dr. Marina Rozina
On-Site Director
Moscow, Russia marina@KEIabroad.org
Marina is knowledgeable about American and Russian cultures and educational systems, having worked as the Onsite Director in Moscow for more than 17 years - first for the State University of New York (Albany) and now for KEI.
Jordi Estera
On-Site Director
Barcelona, Spain jordi@KEIabroad.org
Jordi is the Director of ESEI Business School.
Jordi also assists KEI students and oversees the operation of the program. Students find Jordi to be resourcefull and always willing to help.
Mabel Kaaya
On-Site Director
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania mabel@KEIabroad.org
Mabel has a warm personality and prefers to be called Mama Kaaya.
In addition to serving as KEI's Onsite Director, Mabel works in the international office giving her valuable access to university resources.
Kullawan (View) Satitsuppamart
On-Site Director
Bangkok, Thailand view@KEIabroad.org
View earned her Bachelor's degree in linguistics (English).
She lived in Canada and the USA during her studies.
View is knowledgeable about Thailand and MUIC, organized and friendly.
