The David L. Boren College of International Studies Young Alumni Board, established in Fall 2017, is an advisory board made up of CIS alumni from the last 10 years. Board members are working around the world for organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the German Marshall Fund and the US Senate. Twice a year, the board meets to discuss programs and opportunities at CIS and submit recommendations to the Dean. Members of the board can advise on a variety of topics, including academic programs, student opportunities and education abroad.
As alumni of the David L. Boren College of International Studies, the board members offer a unique perspective on our programs and how they affect post-graduate life. Young Alumni Board members are also available to mentor current students and assist the College as volunteers or fundraisers.
| Name | Graduation Year | Job Title | Employer/School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Aguilera | Summer 2014 | Student; MA Candidate | UC Berkeley, City Planning |
| Lester Asamoah | Spring 2015 | Student; MA Candidate | American University, International Development |
| Matt Bebb | Spring 2014 | Student; MA Candidate | Josef Korbel School for International Studies; Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration Program |
| Holly Berrigan Higuera | Spring 2013 | Director of Accounts | FullFunnel.co |
| Hunter Brunwald | Summer 2015 | Legislative Assistant | Oklahoma House of Representatives |
| Alex Byron | Spring 2016 | Research Associate/MA Candidate | AngelouEconomics/UT Austin, Economics Department |
| Rachele Clegg | Spring 2016 | ||
| Andrew Crain | Summer 2015 | Program Coordinator, Congressional Affairs | German Marshall Fund of the U.S. |
| Stephanie Eyocko | Fall 2016 | Student; MA Candidate | Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studiea (SAIS) |
| Caleb Gayle | Summer 2011 | Student; MA/MBA Candidate | Harvard Kennedy School (Public Policy)/Harvard Business School |
| Misheala Giddings | Spring 2011 | Senior Mortgage Analyst | |
| Priscilla Gomes | Spring 2014 | Associate Education Officer | UNHCR |
| Kaitie Holland | Spring 2016 | Research Fellow | David L. Boren College of International Studies, OU |
| Blessing Ikpa | Spring 2016 | Student; MA Candidate | American University, School of International Service; Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs |
| Jeremy Isenberg | Spring 2010 | Policy Coordinator for the EVP of Health Policy/MA Candidate | Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)/OU Satellite Campus in Crystal City, VA |
| Zekiel Johnson | Spring 2012 | Implementation Project Manager | Epic Systems Corp |
| Tara Jordan | Spring 2010 | Student; JD Candidate | OU College of Law |
| Cara McGrath | Summer 2014 | Student; MA Candidate | Wake Forest, Management |
| Allison Mee | Spring 2016 | Student; MA Candidate | Harvard Graduate School of Education |
| Dana Mohammad-Zadeh | Spring 2012 | Associate | KPMG |
| Daniel Moses | Spring 2016 | Program Manager | OU Center for Entrepreneurship |
| Derek Nguyen | Spring 2016 | Student/Part-time medical account rep | OU |
| Tyler Nunley | Spring 2010 | Associate Director of National Scholars Programs | University of Oklahoma |
| Corie O'Rourke | Fall 2015 | Immigration Attorney | Ayuda |
| Anna Przebinda | Spring 2014 | Staff Assistant | Senator Tim Kaine |
| Robin Rainey | Summer 2015 | Emergency Room Physicians' Scribe/EMT | OU Medical Center/REACT EMS |
| Bryce Rowland | Spring 2014 | Sales Training Specialist | Lexus Motor Company |
| Mackenzie Sammis | Spring 2013 | Conference Operations Coordinator | American University |
| Anna Searcey | Spring 2015 | Student; JD Candidate | University of Virginia School of Law |
| Anne Sutherland | Spring 2013 | Administrative Coordinator | Allshore Virtual Staffing |
| Symphonie Swift | Spring 2014 | Student; MA Candidate | New York University, Global Journalism & Africana Studies |
| Alexis Taitel | Spring 2015 | Resource Management Analyst | US Department of State |
| Elizabeth Vernon | Spring 2015 | Client Intake Coordinator | National Litigation law Group |
| John Zubialde | Spring 2014 | Student; JD Candidate | OU College of Law |
Below you will find a list of CIS alumni who can be contacted for advice and mentoring. This list includes their current position, contact information and areas of expertise/interest so that students can contact someone who is most similar to their career path or study after graduation.
Mentor | Current | Interests & Expertise | Contact |
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Anna Przebinda | Legislative Correspondent |
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Alexis Taitel | Resource Management |
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Cara McGrath | Wake Forest University, |
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Matthew Bebb | OU BA, DU Korbel MA |
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John Zubialde | Contracts Manager/Negotiator, Collins Aerospace (Boston Metro Area) |
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Stephanie Eyocko | Johns Hopkins University |
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Nick Aguilera | Recent MA, Rivers, Trails, |
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Lester Asamoah | Foreign Service, |
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Rachele Clegg | Recent ISS Graduate |
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Robin Rainey Kiehl | MD Candidate, |
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Tyler Nunley | Associate Director of |
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Andrew Crain | Program Coordinator |
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Blessing Ikpa | MA Candidate, |
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Daniel Moses | Small Business |
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Priscilla Gomes | Associate Education |
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Brad Crofford | Analyst, |
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Welcome, CIS alumni! The David L. Boren College of International Studies is committed to building a dynamic alumni community through robust programming and online outreach. Since many of you graduated, the School of International and Area Studies has evolved to become the David L. Boren College of International Studies. As we continue to grow and change, we look forward to bringing together energized and inspiring SIAS and CIS alumni to build a strong community within the College.
Do you have updates to share? Want to connect with fellow alumni? Interested in impacting current students? Contact us!
Young Alumni Mentors are available to IAS students for advice and mentoring. For a list of mentors by location, occupation and area of expertise, visit our Young Alumni Mentors directory.
The David L. Boren College of International Studies Young Alumni Board, established in Fall 2017, is an advisory board made up of CIS alumni from the last 10 years. Board members are working around the world for organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the German Marshall Fund and the US Senate. Twice a year, the board meets to discuss programs and opportunities at CIS and submit recommendations to the Dean. Members of the board can advise on a variety of topics, including academic programs, student opportunities and education abroad.
As alumni of the David L. Boren College of International Studies, the board members offer a unique perspective on our programs and how they affect post-graduate life. Young Alumni Board members are also available to mentor current students and assist the College as volunteers or fundraisers.
Keep in Touch
We encourage you to update your contact information with CIS. Alumni and friends are invited to CIS events throughout the year, and we need to know how to reach you.
Join an Alumni Club
OU Alumni Clubs are an extension of the University of Oklahoma and promote the university by serving as a liaison between OU and its alumni, students and friends. OU Clubs renew old and encourage new friendships. Typical club activities include sponsoring athletic watch parties, assisting with student recruitment in your area and hosting university speakers, from favorite professors to OU coaches. Search the OU Alumni Clubs Directory
Connect on Social Media
We love to stay in touch with our alumni on social media! Engage with us on Facebook and Twitter, and join our CIS Alumni Group on Linkedin.
Stay in the Loop
Our college publications include Compass: International Profile, an annual publication featuring updates, statistics and articles about students, alumni, donors and friends of CIS; and CIS Snapshot, our blog featuring student and faculty news, study abroad and international student stories, and other highlights. Check out these publications as well as our upcoming events to stay up-to-date on all things CIS!
Office of Alumni & Development
David L. Boren College of International Studies
University of Oklahoma
729 Elm Avenue
Farzaneh Hall, Room 114
Norman, OK 73019-5144
Phone: (405) 325-1913
Email: cisalum@ou.edu
