Center for Global Education
Meet the Team
» Meet the Center for Global Education Team
Director, Global Education
Kristin Beavers (she/her)
Director, Global Education
714-997-6830
Kristin Westervelt Beavers (M.A.) was hired at Chapman University in 2001 to manage academic domestic internships and soon found herself developing the university’s first stand-alone summer international internship program. One location grew quickly to five international locations so she transferred to the Center for Global Education as Assistant Director and program manager for international internships and exchange programs. Now, as Director of Global Education at Chapman, she oversees strategic planning and operations for the Center for Global Education and globalization efforts of the university’s two campuses. She served on the International Council of Advisors for the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) for six years, and is now serving an additional 3-year term as Chair. Kristin holds membership in NAFSA, Forum on Education Abroad, EAIE, Diversity Abroad and Global Leadership League. For Chapman, she is a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group on the Status of Women, previously serving as co-chair. She holds a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Redlands and speaks enough French to get herself in trouble.
Assistant Directors
Daniel Garcia (he/him)
Assistant Director of the Center for Global Education
Advisor for Fowler School of Engineering, Schmid College of Science & Technology, and Undeclared students
(714) 744-7074
danigarcia@chapman.edu
Daniel, born and raised in Alhambra, CA, studied Global Studies and Spanish at UC Santa Barbara. Having previously studied abroad in Argentina and taught English in Costa Rica and Colombia, he returned to California to study Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at USC where he focused his research on first-generation Latino men in education abroad. His hobbies include soccer, Settlers of Catan, and hanging out with friends. Daniel’s favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, favorite soccer player is Paulo Dybala, and if he could have one superpower it would be to fly so he did not have to spend money on any more airplanes.
Jean Lawson (she/her)
Assistant Director, Travel Courses and International Internships
714-744-7858
lawson@chapman.edu
Jean Lawson joined the Center for Global Education team bringing expertise in student relations, financial analysis, development of organizational procedures and guidelines, and service. Before coming to Chapman University, she worked in Financial Accounting and provided administrative support to Corporate Executives. Jean received degrees in accounting and Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. Furthering her commitment to personal growth and development, she acquired a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman College with a Certificate in Organizational Development. Jean’s natural ability to collaborate and build relationships with colleagues allows her to meet our entire community's needs effectively. Outside of work? She loves to SUP, create new memories with family/friends, paint with watercolor, and travel!
Global Education Advisors
Henry Carey (he/him)
Global Education Advisor & Inbound Exchange Coordinator
Advisor for Argyros College of Business and Economics
714-516-5269
hecarey@chapman.edu
Henry, currently an MBA candidate in Argyros College, earned his B.A. in International Affairs at the University of Colorado Boulder with a minor in Global Business. Shortly after graduating, he served as a faculty assistant on a short-term academic program in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, France. He is on the International Student Success Community of Practice for Diversity Abroad in 2023-2024. Henry is also the host and producer of the Chapman Study Abroad Podcast.
Jordan Kaiser (she/her)
Global Education Advisor
Advisor for Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, CoPA (College of Performing Arts), and School of Communication
714-289-2033
jkaiser@chapman.edu
Jordan Kaiser has her B.A. in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara, where she also minored in German and Education. While there, Jordan studied abroad in Berlin, Germany. Jordan has her master’s degree in International and Intercultural Communication from American University, in Washington, D.C.. While there, she was able to intern with the State Department and work on several State Department funded exchange programs. Jordan has a passion for international education and connecting cultures. In her free time, Jordan is always training for her next marathon!
Debbie Tan (she/her)
Graduate Assistant, Global Education Advisor
Advisor for Attallah College of Educational Studies and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
cgestu41@chapman.edu
Saif Tariq (he/him)
Graduate Assistant, Global Education Advisor
Advisor for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
cgestu48@chapman.edu
Saif is an MBA Candidate at the Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Chapman with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a B.A. in French. Before moving to California in 2016, he grew up in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Saif is passionate about traveling and learning about new cultures. His hobbies include soccer and Karate combat. Fun facts about him are; his favorite movies are the Batman trilogy, and his favorite soccer team is Juventus.
Operations Management
Emilio Rodriguez (he/him)
Terra Dotta and Credit Transfer Coordinator
(714) 289-3139
emilirodriguez@chapman.edu
Angelique Acuna (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
CEA in Paris - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Spring 2020
(714) 997-6857
angacuna@chapman.edu
Angelique Acuna earned her B.A. in Film Studies and Art History at Chapman University. During her time at Chapman, she studied abroad in Spring 2020 in Paris, France with CEA studying French art, architecture, and fashion. After her time abroad, she joined the Center for Global Education as a Peer Advisor in Fall 2021 and then became the Administrative Assistant the following year in Fall 2022. A fun fact about Angelique is that she has seen all seasons of the reality series Survivor and hopes to compete on the show one day.
Annie Mellott (she/her)
Travel Course, International Internship Assistant
(714) 516-5771
amellott@chapman.edu
Annie earned her B.A. from Chapman University in Religious Studies with a minor in Integrated Educational Studies. During her time at Chapman, she studied abroad in Hyderabad, India. She has an M.A. from Claremont School of Theology and an M.L.I.S. from San Jose State University. During her M.L.I.S. program, she interned for the library at the Supreme Court of the United States. In her free time, Annie enjoys being outside with her husband, toddler, and their two dogs.
Karolina Bodzianowski
Cannes Film Market Internship Assistant
(714) 997– 6830
cgestu51@chapman.edu
Temple University - Rome, Fall 2023
Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors will be your first contact when you visit the CGE. They are happy to answer your questions and help you discover semester abroad, faculty-led Travel Courses, and international internship programs.
Amia Polyanna Ignacio (she/her)
Peer Advisor
Temple University, Rome, Fall 2022
Temple University, Japan, Spring 2023
cgestu45@chapman.edu
Cameron Garcia Brown (she/her)
Peer Advisor
cgestu50@chapman.edu
ITAL 101A: Journey to Salento - Immersion in Lecce, Summer 2023
