Dr. George Fletcher has served the President of Globe Language Services, Inc., located in New York. He has also been an Assistant/Associate Professor at NYU. He received a B.A. in Spanish/Russian/Education from Oklahoma University in 1963; a M.A.T. in Russian/Education from Indiana University in 1967; and an Ed.D. in Russian/Spanish/Education from Oklahoma State University in 1977. Dr. Fletcher is a member of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ (past chairperson of the International Education Research Committee), NAFSA, the European Association of International Education (EAIE), and the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences (IHEAS). He was also a Charter Member and Vice President of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) and an examinational certified translator for the American Translator Association (ATA). He has been the author of numerous publications including EDGE Report: International Education Index:Chile and Russia (2006), Russia: A Comparative Education Study, a section on undergraduate and Master's Degree education (2001), and The Complete Handbook and Glossary of Soviet Education (1992).
Sandra Dyson Rodríguez was first introduced to international education upon joining the Peace Corps in 1961. She holds a BA and an MA in Linguistics and has taught English as a Second Language, Spanish, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies in both Venezuela and the U.S. before working as an international student office director and foreign student advisor. She has been an international credentials evaluator since 1977 and a certified translator since 1982, and has presented papers, seminars and workshops. She was a contributor to the 1999 NAFSA publication, A Guide to Educational Systems Around the World. She is the founder of SDR Educational Consultants in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Lou Nunes is the President of Academic Evaluation Services. She has over 30 years of experience serving the international education field in various roles, including Credentials Evaluator, Translator, Mentor, and Consultant. She is an author of several publications in foreign educational systems as well as a presenter at various professional conferences, including NAFSA, ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ and EAIE. Dr. Nunes is the author of the Country Study: Brazil, a joint ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥/NAFSA/PIER Project, 2004, and a contributor to ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ EDGE and NAFSA Online Guide. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from LSU. Dr. Nunes has been a NAFSA Trainer Corps Member since 2003. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish; she has working knowledge of French.
Kathleen Trayte Freeman has more than 20 years of experience in international admissions and foreign credential evaluation. She co-authored the 2007 ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ publication, The Educational System of France, as well as ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ monographs on the educational systems of Tunisia, Mauritania, Yemen and Seychelles. Ms. Freeman was a participant in the 2002 Fulbright Higher Education Administrators program in Germany, the 1999 Baden-Wurttemberg Seminar, and was selected for the NAFSA-OSEAS-State Department Program in Lyon, France in 1998. She is an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators where she served as chair of the Recruitment, Admission and Preparation (RAP) Knowledge Community and is the layout and design editor of the RAP newsletter, wRAP Up. She was previously the RAP representative to the NAFSA Subcommittee on Information Management and served as chair of the Web Access Task Force.
Dr. Etilvia Maria Arjona Chang completed her undergraduate studies at H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University. Following, she got her graduate degree at Rochester Institute of Technology, the School of Interpreters of the University of Geneva, Switzerland and earned specialization certificates from the State University of Mons, Belgium, the Université de Dijon and the Université Besançon in France. She obtained her Ph.D. from Stanford University's School of Education. Dr. Arjona has served as Director of Translation and Interpretation Studies Divisions at the University of Panama, the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California, the University of Hawaii and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. She has held a variety of advisory capacity posts at SUNY-Binghamton, Florida International University, Montclair State University, as well as in many other international organizations. In two prior administrations of the Panamanian government, Dr. Arjona served as private advisor and consultant to the First Lady of the Republic. Dr. Arjona has headed the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria la Antigua (USMA) in Panama, and is Director of Education USA Advising Center. Her numerous publications concern mainly Translator and Interpreter training and testing. She has also served as an alternate representative of private universities on the Central American Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CCA).
Laura Macchia Amescua holds a BA in Italian & Special Fields from the University of California, Los Angeles. She lived and worked in Italy for two years teaching English before obtaining a position in the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions Office, where she has also held the positions of International Specialist, Senior Evaluator and DSO.
Bradley L. Spencer has extensive professional experience in the field of international education credential evaluation. He spent over 16 years as a credential evaluator and assistant director in the Office of International and Graduate Admissions at the University of Southern California and 5 ½ years as Director of Evaluations at the Foundation for International Services, Inc. before establishing his own company, e-ValReports, in June of 2000. He has been active in the professional associations having been Chairman of the Admission, Evaluation & Placement Committee (now International Admissions Committee) of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ and Chairman of the Admission Section (ADSEC) OF NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Bradley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Southern California.
Mary Baxton holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. She has served as the Associate Director of Admissions and Records at her alma mater, where she managed domestic and international admissions and transfer credit functions. During extensive career in management, she’s been involved with the admission of international students at the undergraduate and graduate level and the evaluation of international credentials. A frequent presenter on international recruitment and admissions topics at ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ and NAFSA conferences, Mary chaired the International Issues Committee for ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ from 2001-2003, served as the Program Coordinator for International Education from 2003-2006, and was the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ nominee for Vice President of International Education, 2006-2009. She also served a term from 2003-2005 as the NAFSA, Region XII ADSEC/RAP representative, and attended the 2005 Baden-Wurttemberg German Seminar. She has served as the Transfer Credit Practices (TCP) reporting officer for the state of California.
Ed Devlin holds a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from San Francisco State University. He has taught in and directed International Education programs at Monterey Peninsula College, University of California Santa Cruz, Stanford University and Golden Gate University. He has served on and chaired numerous national committees for NAFSA and ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ and holds life membership in NAFSA. He has conducted many national and international workshops for teachers, counselors and administrators, and is the author/editor of five books on various aspects of international education, including ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥'s recent publication on the educational system of Australia.
Casey Hayes is the Associate Registrar for Technology at Elon University, where he has leveraged technology and data-driven solutions to better serve the students, faculty, and staff. His most recent innovation to utilize degree audit data keeps students in compliance for graduation through automatic notifications and has greatly improved Elon’s overall graduation rate. The success of his work led him to being awarded the Phoenix Innovation Award, an award presented to a member of the Elon staff who has displayed innovation by creating, designing, improving, or implementing a new idea or program that benefits the university or the community.
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2025 ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Elections Candidate- Vice President for Information Technology
Position Statement:
I am honored to be nominated for the Vice President for Information Technology position for the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Board of Directors. With over 30 years of active membership, ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ has been integral to my professional journey. It has been a privilege to contribute to its growth and to support its mission of advancing the higher education community.
At The University of Chicago, I serve as Associate Vice President and University Registrar, following a series of progressive leadership roles since 2012. In these positions, I’ve advised senior leadership on academic governance and compliance, led enterprise-wide initiatives in technology modernization and student success, and promoted inclusive practices and data transparency. My work consistently aligns operations with institutional strategy and fosters trust through collaboration.
In addition to my campus leadership, I’ve held numerous board and advisory roles that reflect my commitment to the profession. I currently serve as the Chair of the Registrars of the Association of American Universities (AAU), where I have been on the Board since 2018.
Over the past decade, I’ve deepened my engagement with ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ by presenting at the Annual Meeting and Transfer & Technology Summit, serving on the Information Systems and Technology Committee (three years as Vice-Chair, four as Chair), and currently serving as the Group 6 (Information Technology) Program Committee Coordinator. I’ve also served on the Nominations & Elections Committee in 2024, participated in Hill Day in 2019 and 2023, served on the Institutional Data Committee, and the LGBTQIA+ Caucus. Additionally, I have contributed to ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s publications and podcasts.
I also serve as Co-Chair of the Oracle Student Management Strategic Advisory Council and have held advisory roles with Parchment and Paradigm. Additional affiliations include the Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council (PESC), Educause, Association of Institutional Research, and the Illinois Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers. Outside of higher education, I hold an elected position as Treasurer of the Fulton Station Condominium Association Board in Chicago.
These experiences have equipped me with broad competencies that will directly benefit ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s strategic direction. My board service has strengthened my expertise in nonprofit and higher education governance, strategic planning, social mobility leadership, data-informed decision-making, policy development, financial oversight, and technology strategy. I bring a strong foundation in cross-sector collaboration, organizational change, and public engagement skills essential to advancing ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s leadership in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
I will bring a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach to the Board if elected.
My vision is to:
As institutions face increasing financial pressures and shifting student expectations, the role of technology in higher education has never been more critical. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ must be pivotal in ensuring that technology adoption is equitable, strategic, and aligned with student success. I am prepared to support ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ in this endeavor, bringing my experience, insight, and commitment to help the association lead with purpose during this transformative time.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I welcome your questions and look forward to the possibility of contributing to ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s continued success.
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Bio
Scott Campbell serves as Associate Vice President and University Registrar at The University of Chicago, where he leads institution-wide initiatives in technology modernization and innovation, student success initiatives, institutional analysis, and academic governance. In this capacity, Scott advises senior leadership on compliance and strategy, fosters collaboration, and enhances data transparency across the university. Before joining UChicago, Scott held leadership positions at Georgetown University and Louisiana State University, where he advanced operational excellence in enrollment services, student systems, and administration. These roles helped build a strong foundation in higher education leadership, technology strategy, and inclusive practices.
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ has been central to Scott’s professional development, providing a platform for growth and a community committed to advancing the higher education sector. Through leadership within ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, including terms as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Information Systems and Technology Committee, Group 6 (Information Technology) Program Committee Coordinator, and a member of the Nominations & Elections Committee, Scott has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advancing the registrar field. His membership in ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ has also included involvement in key advocacy initiatives, the institutional data committee, diversity caucuses, and contributions to ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ publications and podcasts.
Beyond ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, Scott has made contributions to the profession through board and advisory services. He serves as the Chair of the Registrars of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and he holds membership in several organizations, including PESC, EDUCAUSE, the Association for Institutional Research, and the Illinois Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers. He also served on advisory committees for EdTech and SaaS educational software vendors.
Scott’s academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree from Georgetown University. He has also participated in executive programs at Georgetown University and The University of Chicago. These educational experiences have played a crucial role in shaping his professional values and leadership approach within the higher education community.
John R. Papinchak has served as the University Registrar at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for over four decades. He first joined CMU’s Office of Admission in 1984, became an Associate Director of Admission in 1988 and the Director of Summer Studies in 1986 before becoming Carnegie Mellon's 10th University Registrar in 1994. As University Registrar, Papinchak oversees academic policy, student data governance and privacy, academic calendars, learning spaces, academic program offerings, and student enrollment. He manages a team that oversees course scheduling, student registration, and student transcripts and diplomas for Carnegie Mellon's worldwide various teaching locations, students, and alumni.
He was involved with the re-engineering of Enrollment Services in 1995 and with implementing several process improvements including the first Student Information Online, online registration, and electronic grade submission. In 2015 that work expanded with Carnegie Mellon's modernization of their locally sourced student information system as part of the Student Services Suite (S3) project with the implementation of S3 Administrative Console, student portal, parent My Plaid Student portal and our Student Data Warehouse. John currently sits on the Associate Deans Council, Associate Deans for Graduate Programs, Learning Spaces Strategy Committee, and serves on the University Committee on Discipline. In 2023, John continued his work with the University’s Registrar Innovation Team project to streamline and modernize the Office’s processes, forms management, data integrations and sharing.
John received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with an additional major in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 1984. In 1990, he earned a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon's H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management. John is a former Staff Council Representative and Chair, previous co-sponsor of Carnegie Mellon's Faculty/Staff blood drives, and former member of the Carnegie Mellon Admissions Council (CMAC). He is a faculty advisor for Alpha Phi Omega's Kappa Chapter, and is a member of Carnegie Mellon's Order of The May and a Loyal Scot.
Outside of Carnegie Mellon, Papinchak is active in professional organizations like the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ (ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥) and the Registrars of the American Association of Universities (AAU). He is also involved in his local community, serving on the South Park Township Planning Commission and previously on the South Park Township's Zoning Hearing Board. In addition, he served over 20 years in various roles including Scout cubmaster & scoutmaster, youth soccer and baseball coach, soccer referee and youth sports association & high school boosters president. John lives in South Park Township with his wife and is the proud father to his three sons and their spouses and is a doting grandfather to his two grandchildren.
Kellye Y. Testy is the president and chief executive officer of the Law School Admission Council, where she leads the organization in its committed efforts to build a more just and prosperous world. Testy joined LSAC after leading the University of Washington School of Law for eight years as the school’s first female dean. She is a nationally sought-after speaker and consultant on legal and higher education, leadership, diversity and access, and corporate law and governance, and has received numerous honors and awards for her teaching, leadership, and service. Testy earned her undergraduate degree in journalism from Indiana University in Bloomington, and her law degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law—Bloomington. She currently serves on the boards of the Washington Law Institute and LSSSE.
I have 27 years of experience working in an international higher education institution. I have a book chapter entitled The ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ International Guide: A Resource for International Education Professionals. Articulation Agreements at the American University of Beirut (pp.301-309). Library of Congress ISBN: 9781578581139. Moreover, I lead many consultancy projects in Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. I co-presented a webinar on Education in Crisis: The case of Afghanistan. I am currently a member on the taskforce on the CAS transfer guide where revisions to the Transfer Student Services Standards are being reevaluated. I believe that I can contribute to the fields taking into consideration the experience that I have.
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Role: Vice President for International Education - Board of Directors
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AboutDr. Tina DeNeen is the Associate Executive Director for Education and Member Development at ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥. DeNeen leads the execution of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s professional development strategy, services, and program delivery, to include national educational convenings such as the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Annual Meeting and the Strategic Enrollment Management Conference. Further, she is responsible for member educational content, including the publication of podcasts, quarterly journals, and ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s extensive library of guides and authored publications. DeNeen also serves as the Executive Lead for the ASCEND Leadership Development Program, an ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ signature initiative designed to prepare mid-level professionals in the competencies required to advance in enrollment management leadership.
Prior to joining ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, Dr. DeNeen served for more than 25 years in various higher education leadership, academic advisement, and adjunct faculty roles at universities in Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, Illinois, and Tennessee. Her portfolio included the typical functions of a University Registrar, along with direct responsibility for student services, enrollment management, veteran student support, transfer student recruitment, and NCAA compliance. As an individual member of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, DeNeen previously served as Chair of Nominations and Elections, Black Caucus, Professional Access & Equity, and was Program Committee Coordinator providing oversight for ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’S diversity affinity groups.
Dr. DeNeen has more than 25 years of experience in higher education and has maintained focus on reducing equity gaps and identifying and removing administrative barriers for college students. DeNeen holds a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from The University of Alabama, and focuses her research on the collegiate experiences of minoritized students. She also holds a master’s degree in Public and Community Health and a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, both earned at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. DeNeen is the executive division lead responsible for professional development and content delivery with a focus on strategic plan alignment. She maintains overall responsibility for the activities of the Education and Member Development (EMD) Division.
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