Penelope is currently serving as the interim Associate Provost for International Programs.

Michael Elliott
Director
mjellio2@uncg.edu

Michael has worked in the international education field for approximately 15 years, with a primary focus on international student services and programs. He has worked and lived in South Africa and Kenya, and traveled to countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Michael earned his Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees from Ohio University and Bachelor of Arts from University of Colorado. He is a member of NAFSA, IIE and the Fulbright Alumni Association.

Norma is originally from Mexico. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems & Operations Management from UNCG and currently pursues a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Resolution. Ms. Velazquez has worked at the International Programs Center since 2002 providing foreign students and faculty with services and programs to enrich their experience at UNCG and in Greensboro.

Denise is currently serving as the the acting Director of Study Abroad & Exchanges. She joined the IPC team as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs in June of 2007. As a military dependant, she spent her childhood traveling and continues to have that same passion today. She holds a Masters of Education in International Higher Education Leadership (Emphasis in Multicultural Counseling) from Old Dominion University and a Bachlor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. Denise enjoys encouraging young people to think, learn, and experience life globally!  

Tom has been working as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs since January 2004. He is a former student at UNCG and during that time participated on an exchange program to the University of Oulu, Finland. He also participated on a Rotary Group Study Exchange program to Germany in May of 2005. Tom grew up in Greensboro and has always enjoyed working in an international setting, whether it be traveling or being involved with international communities here in North Carolina.

A native of India, Ajaya moved to the US when she was ten years old. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from UNCG with a second major in Psychology. Her adjustment to a new culture and way of life has inspired her to be involved in the International Students Association and study abroad at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. In her current role at IPC, she provides support for international students taking part in the UNCG Disney International College Program and is the liaison for faculty-led study abroad programs.

Wendy is from North Carolina and is passionate about languages and study abroad.  Her own study abroad experiences include: Argentina (one year), Spain (one year), Brazil (one month) and France (one month). She holds a Master of Arts degree in Spanish and teaches beginning and intermediate Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages. In addition, she is an Academic Advisor for IPC, a position that she has held since 2001. Wendy’s current focus is making sure her young daughter, her husband and two dogs are all fluent in Spanish.  Her daughter has made the most progress so far.

Pam was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Educational Development from UNCG. Pam has lived in England and Australia, and studied in Nice, France. She lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and their dog and cat.  Knitting, reading, visiting with their 2 sons, and traveling are her favorite activities. 

Renée Kerkensen joined UNCG in 2007 after relocating from Syracuse, New York. She became the Office Manager for IPC after working as an Administrative Assistant in the Social Work Department. Her professional background is in information systems and security and she is currently studying for a degree in Cyber Crimes Technology. She also enjoys learning about Middle Eastern history and culture as well as being
a Guardian ad Litem--a voluteer advocate for children in the
foster care system.

Katie, a native of New York State, has lived in North Carolina since 1996. She graduated from UNCG in 2007 with a Bachlor of Arts in Communication Studies and English and hopes to continue her education at UNCG for a Master of Arts in English. She studied abroad in 2006 at the University of Växjö in Sweden. She loves movies, reading, and traveling.