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Renee began in the Kelley School in October of 2016. Prior to that she worked in advising in University Division/Students in Transition at IUB and at various colleges in Minnesota, with most of her time spent at Concordia University, St. Paul. Renee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, a Master’s degree in Counseling & Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. In her free time, Renee enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and two kitties. She enjoys hanging out outside, going to concerts, and watching Minnesota Vikings football.

Wendi joined the Kelley Advising team in 2019, after having worked as a mental health therapist at Valparaiso University. She has a passion for engaging in initiatives to best promote students' academic success and overall wellness. She also loves working with students from historically marginalized populations. Wendi is a former international student from Vancouver, BC (Canada), having spent her summers in Hong Kong. She is thrilled to be back at IU, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She also obtained a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University and had completed coursework toward a doctorate in Counseling Psychology (at IU), before pursuing her professional career. When she is not working, Wendi enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and trying new food and restaurants.

Heather joined the Kelley Advising Team in October 2021. She earned her BS in Psychology and MS and EdS in Counseling and Counselor Education from IU. Prior to joining the Kelley School of Business, she worked as a manager and mental health therapist at a rural mental health center. Heather is excited to be back at IU and loves the fall colors and spring tulips on campus. She values education and enjoys working with students to reach their academic goals. When she is not working, she enjoys game nights with friends, exploring new places, playing volleyball, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Justine joined the Kelley Advising staff in 2010. Prior to working at Kelley, she taught various levels of Spanish at IU. Justine earned her M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics at IU and completed her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Kelly is a senior academic advisor for the Kelley School of Business. A native Hoosier, she completed degrees at the University of Indianapolis, IUPUI, and Indiana University. After experiences in counseling and management, Kelly joined the Kelley Advising team in 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys playing and watching nearly any sport, working in her garden, or staying active outdoors with her husband and three kids.

Gayla joined the Kelley Advising team in April of 2015. She received her B.S. degree in Secondary Education Speech and Theatre from IU Bloomington. Her transition to advising came after working seven years in the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education graduate department in IU’s School of Education. Growing up in a military family Gayla traveled most of her childhood. Her favorite place to date is Fairbanks, Alaska. In her spare time, you can find her at an IU basketball game, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and three kids.

Ben joined Kelley Academic Advising in July 2018. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from IU with a degree in Exercise Science. While working for the Office of International Services for three years, he discovered his passion for helping students. He enjoys IU’s beautiful campus (especially in the fall!), and stays active by spending time with his wife and children, serving his church and community in various capacities, training for marathons & triathlons, kayaking on Lake Monroe, hiking, and exploring new restaurants around town.

Andrea joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in May 2013. She graduated IU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and then pursued her true passion in education through a Master’s Degree program called Transition to Teach, also at IU. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish as her parents are from Peru and Costa Rica. Andrea lives with her husband, little boy, and three dogs on 17 acres just outside of Bloomington.

Lydia joined the Advising team in 2022 following careers in classroom teaching, management, and library services. Building relationships and supporting people with relevant information, resources and recommendations has been a passion and common thread for Lydia through her professional experiences. Lydia earned a Masters in Secondary Education at IU and a Bachelors in English Literature at DePauw University (IN). Although she enjoys photography, travel, volleyball, and cooking, Lydia currently spends most of her time away from work keeping up with her two busy children.

Perfecto Caparas joined the Kelley School of Business as an academic advisor in December 2022. He previously served as associate director of graduate programs at IU McKinney School of Law. He is a licensed attorney in the Philippines, where he earned his JD and AB degrees. He earned his LLM (Honors) in Human Rights from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) as a scholar of The Asia Foundation. The HKU Faculty of Law awarded him the Anna Wu Prize in Human Rights for academic excellence. He also graduated with an LLM in American Law for Foreign Lawyers from IU McKinney, where he is completing his Doctor of Juridical Science. He serves as a journalist for the Pressenza International Press Agency, and a teaching fellow and founding director of the Center for Holistic International Human Rights Law Praxis of the National University of the Union of Myanmar-Burmese American Community Institute.

Brittany joined the Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office in August 2022. Born and raised in Michigan, she earned her BA in 2021 from Michigan State University in Interdisciplinary Humanities, with a triad of studies in Linguistics, Professional & Public Writing, and Geography, as well as a minor in Linguistics. Before coming to IU, Brittany served with AmeriCorps for a year as a high school college advisor through the Michigan State University College Advising Corps. She is a first-generation college student, and loves using her experience and skills to help students navigate and succeed in their academic careers. Brittany and her partner Thomas, a PhD candidate in Music Theory at IU, spend their free time taking nature walks, exploring the arts, baking, and cuddling their cat, Gustopher.

Sophie joined the Kelley advising team in December 2022. Originally from Georgia, Sophie earned her B.S. in psychology and her M.Ed. in educational psychology both from the University of Georgia. Prior to her position at IU, Sophie taught middle school math and science. She has a passion for education and enjoys working with students on meeting their academic goals. In her free time, Sophie enjoys cross stitching, swimming, and spending time with her husband and many pets (including her four beloved rabbits).

Rodger joined the Kelley School of Business as an Academic Advisor in Sept. 2022. Previously, he served as a Visiting Lecturer of Practice in Public Relations in the School of Liberal Arts as IUPUI. A native Hoosier, he earned bachelor's and master’s degrees from IU, and is a PhD candidate in Health Communication at IUPUI. In his free time, you can find him hiking in state and national parks or getting lost in European cities. He always seems to find his way back home again in Indiana.

Billy joined the Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office in 2021. Before advising, he earned a BA in French and Classics, an MA in French, and was pursuing doctoral studies in Second Language Acquisition. During his time in Bloomington and elsewhere, he taught various subjects, including French, English, and Public Speaking. He also taught English at Paris Diderot University in Paris, France. His interest in students’ success and development has led him away from research and to academic advising.

Madison joined the Kelley advising team in August of 2022. Madison earned her BS in Planetary Science from Purdue University, and is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Higher Education from Grand Valley State University. Before this role, Madison held positions at multiple institutions in her time as a graduate student, working in the fields of admissions, orientation, and academic advising. In her free time, Madison loves relaxing with her family and three cats, watching sports and nerdy movies, doing yoga, and playing video games.

Tawny joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in October 2022. A Hoosier, born and raised, she graduated from IU with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice. After graduating from IU, Tawny attended the University of Dayton School of Law. Before coming to Kelley Advising, she worked in nonprofit management and as corporate counsel. Tawny is a dog mom and often hosts high school exchange students.

Rachel joined the Kelley Advising office in August 2017. She earned a BA in Psychology from University of Delaware and a Master’s in Elementary Education from Wilmington University. Prior to joining the Advising team, Rachel worked in the Business Law department and taught 5 years as a Kindergarten and 3rd grade teacher. For fun, Rachel loves being active and spending time with her daughter.

Anna joined the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI) in Spring of 2023 as an Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives. In this role, Anna oversees KODI Scholar programming, mentorship, and assists with pre-college programs. Anna earned her BS.Ed. in Educational Studies and Spanish from Texas Christian University, and her MS.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from IU. Prior to arriving at IU, Anna spent several years teaching in her home state of Texas. In her free time, she loves spending time with her dog, Lainey, visiting local coffee shops, and keeping up with her favorite college football teams.

José joined the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI) in 2023. He currently functions as an Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives. In his current role, José serves as an Academic Advisor for our KODI Scholars and Kelley Prep Academy. You may see him during New Student Orientation advising sessions or KODI related programs supporting our students.

José has worked at IU since 2016 and has held different positions within the Office of International Services where he most recently served as an International Student Advisor. José came to the US from Caracas, Venezuela as a high school exchange student, and then went on to complete a BBA in Management and Marketing from Saginaw Valley State University (Michigan), and later completed a MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs at IU in 2020.

José enjoys spending his time with his family outdoors, kayaking in Lake Monroe, and connecting with the international community in Bloomington.

Britta has been at Kelley in the International Programs Office since November 2015. She graduated from the Kelley School of Business with a BS in Business with concentrations in Marketing and International Business in 2006. She also earned a BA in French at this time. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on Language, Literacy and Culture in 2013 from Indiana University.

She grew up in Germany and studied abroad in France and Prague during her undergraduate studies. She speaks German and English natively, French fluently, and has some basic knowledge in Spanish.

Prior to starting at Kelley, she worked in Marketing Research at Synovate (now Ipsos) for 4 years. During her free time, Britta enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and their Covid dog. She plays oboe and English Horn in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Jimena joined the Kelley School in January 2022 as Associate Director of International Programs. In her position, she manages the Global Business Immersions Programs (BUS-X 272) portfolio. Prior joining Kelley, Jimena was the Assistant Director of International Service Learning for Latin America at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns. She has over 12 years of experience in higher education in the areas of global education, international experiential learning, and community-based research. Jimena has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

She was born in Bogotá, Colombia and before coming to the United States, Jimena worked in international development and peace and conflict resolution programs in Colombia, Peru and Chile with various organizations including the United Nations Development Programme, International Organization for migration and the Ford Foundation. She earned her B.A in Modern Languages and M.A in Political Science from La Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia) and M.A in International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Since moving to Bloomington, Jimena has developed a passion for hiking and exploring nature with her husband and their energetic dog.

Andrea joined the Kelley School of Business in August 2017 as a Study Abroad Advisor. She currently manages undergraduate exchange programs. Prior to joining Kelley, she was the Assistant Director of IU’s Turkish Flagship Program.

Andrea holds a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Dayton and an M.A. in Political Science from Indiana University. She has lived in Sweden and China, and work has taken her around the world from Azerbaijan to Peru. In her free time, Andrea enjoys gardening and exploring with her partner and two young children.

Sara joined the Kelley School of Business in 2015 at the Kelley Living Learning Center. She transitioned to the International Programs team in 2019. Sara earned her B.S. from IU and her Master of Education at the University of Florida. While living in Florida, Sara became infatuated with the beach life and Disney. When she’s not planning their next Florida vacation, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog (Opie).

Laura joined the Kelley School in 2019. Prior to that, she worked in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Laura earned her Master of Social Work degree from Washington University and her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University. Laura loves to travel and has studied abroad in Spain, Ghana, Haiti, and Uganda.

Luke joined the Kelley International Programs team in August 2019. He helps manage logistics related to the BUS-X 272 Global Business Immersion courses and semester abroad programs, and supports the team of Study Abroad Advisors. Before joining Kelley, Luke served in various roles in the local community including as an advisor in University Division at IU, a farmer at a nearby organic farm, and as an instructor of mathematics as a graduate student at IU. Luke holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Toledo in Ohio and earned an MA in mathematics at IU in 2017. He studied German for 6 years and completed study tours in Germany, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. In his free time, Luke enjoys hiking and trail running with friends, training his new border collie puppy, practicing yoga and meditation, learning about political and social issues, drinking coffee, and checking out local music.

Karleigh returned to Kelley International Programs in August 2022 after previously working there as an Assistant Director from 2015-2019. Before joining Kelley, she worked in international higher education in New York, Seattle, and Chicago. She is passionate about international education and the intellectually engaging opportunities and challenges it can provide. She has been fortunate to be involved with student programs and academic work in cities around the world, including Auckland, Seoul, Brussels, and Delhi. Karleigh holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in French and a Ph.D. in international education. She studied abroad in France twice and tries to speak French and eat real French bread as often as possible. She also enjoys traveling, discovering great coffee, live music, and bookstores.

Brett joined the Kelley School in February of 2023 where he works alongside the Kelley International Program team helping with the administration of Global Business Immersion courses and semester abroad programs. Outside his work at Kelley, Brett is a member of the Bloomington Catholic Worker where he lives and builds community with folks experiencing housing insecurity. Brett holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/language arts and secondary education from Colorado State University, and a Master’s in the Cultural Foundations of Education and Community Engagement from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. His background in and passion for education and building community at the margins continues to drive his sense of vocation. Brett is a husband and father of two young, high energy children. He enjoys spending time with his family, tinkering and learning new things, and getting to know the local flora and fauna while exploring Bloomington’s surrounding outdoors.

Linda has worked at IU Bloomington for over 15 years. At the Kelley School she has been part of the Admissions, Honors and International Programs teams. In her current position as Office Services Assistant Senior, Linda supports the International Programs and Kelley Honors teams, and manages the daily logistics of the in-person and virtual drop-ins for both teams. A native Hoosier and married for over 30 years, she loves spending time with her grandkids. Her hobbies include crochet, other arts and crafts, and playing video games.

Alison has served as Honors Program Director at Kelley since 2006. She originally joined the Kelley School as an academic advisor and she loves working with students.

Academically, Alison’s background is in European History and French. She earned her PhD in Early Modern European History from IU and loved Bloomington so much that she and her family decided to stay. Her husband also works at IU as a systems administrator and they have a teenage son. As a family, they enjoy camping, traveling, and watching sports (especially baseball and soccer). Alison strives to be outside as much as possible!

Chloe joined the Kelley Undergrad staff in May 2021. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Xavier University and her Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to coming to IU for grad school, she spent 3 years as an Admission Counselor at Xavier.

Chloe is dedicated to helping students have a transformative and meaningful higher education experience. Outside of work, she enjoys running/fitness, travel, college basketball, going to musicals, coffee, and spending time with family and friends. Chloe is originally from Madison, Indiana.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education from Indiana State University in 2008. After several years as a high school choir teacher and drama director, as well as a short stint in IU’s Office of Student Finance Assistance, he joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in 2016. He is passionate about helping students create and pursue personally meaningful academic and career goals. Michael brings a coaching mindset to advising and especially enjoys helping students work through challenging decisions or dilemmas. Outside of work, Michael feeds his passion for choral music by singing in multiple community choirs and ensembles. He is also an avid stand-up comedy fan, and on the weekends you can often find him taking in a show at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington.