Each semester KEI staff visit school campuses to attend study abroad fairs and meet with faculty, advisors, students and school clubs.
We will be glad to meet with you, your advisor and parents when we are in your area.
The KEI Travel Calendar has a travel schedule for the KEI regional representatives and New York based staff.
If you do not see your school listed on the calendar, we will do our best to schedule a visit to your campus.
Eduard Mandell
Founder & Managing Director eduard@KEIabroad.org
As the founder of KEI, Eduard is the one with the vision for creating programs that focus on academic and professional disciplines.
Born in the former U.S.S.R., he has a passion for international education and cross-cultural exchange.
Julie Pollard
Program Manager julie@KEIabroad.org
Julie's energy and love for study abroad shows each time she visits a campus.
Julie studied in London and traveled extensively in Europe and India.
Duleep Deosthale
Chair, KEI Advisory Board duleep@KEIabroad.org
The very definition of a world educator, Duleep speaks many languages and spends much of his time abroad, seeking out places for new programs and ideas for new projects.
Duleep serves on the boards of numerous study abroad organizations, international companies and NGOs.
He has been working in study abroad for more years than he would like to admit.
Taylor Norvell
Regional Manager, Southeast taylor@KEIabroad.org
As a student at the University of South Carolina, Taylor studied on a KEI program in Dublin, Ireland.
She has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
Taylor is excited to join the KEI team and eager to share her passion for study abroad.
Evan Ballowe
Academic Relations evan@KEIabroad.org
Evan has first hand experience with KEI programs, having studied with KEI in Moscow, Russia for an academic year.
We are glad Evan chose to stay with KEI after graduation.
Sol Kodsi
Legal Counsel sol@KEIabroad.org
Sol has been practicing law in New York for 15 years and providing counsel to KEI's management team since 1998.
Sol has traveled throughout the world and enjoys being part of an organization that allows students to experience new cultures.
Joseph Pepe
Health & Safety Counsel joe@KEIabroad.org
Joe's background as a New York Police Officer specializing in public health and first response is instrumental to KEI's program risk management.
Joe has been a valued member of KEI's Health & Safety Committee for 10 years.
ON-SITE COORDINATORS
Iskra Kadicheva
On-Site Coordinator
Varna, Bulgaria iskra@KEIabroad.org
Iskra was born and raised in Bulgaria. She earned her BS from Western Oregon University in the USA and her MBA from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. Iskra also worked as the KEI Onsite Coordinator in Belgium and Spain.
Du PeiYuan
On-Site Director
Beijing, China du@KEIabroad.org
As the Director of the International Students Department, Du knows the ins and outs of UIBE better than anyone, and will help you find what you need.
Du's international student staff is also available to assist students.
Claudia Cecilia Quimi-Carrasco
On-Site Coordinator
Guayaquil, Ecuador claudia@KEIabroad.org
Claudia will teach students about Latin America both in class and out.
She loves sharing her culture with incoming students.
Zorina Uliskaya
On-Site Coordinator
London, England (UK) zorina@KEIabroad.org
A truly global individual, Zorina was born in the USSR (Ukraine), raised and educated in the USA, and now lives and works in London.
She speaks English, French and Russian.
Daničle Katz
On-Site Coordinator
Paris, France daniele@KEIabroad.org
Since she also teaches the French Civilization course at ABS, Daniele is the perfect person to introduce students to Paris.
Wise and generous, she tries to make every student's Parisian experience memorable.
Paul Mullally
On-Site Coordinator
Dublin, Ireland paul@KEIabroad.org
Paul is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. As the US & European Student Education Manager at Griffith College, he has keen knowledge of the Irish educational system and culture.
Patrick Mulindi
On-Site Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya patrick@KEIabroad.org
Students say Patrick is the best part of going to Nairobi, and we couldn't agree more.
Patrick's warm and friendly personality help students settle into Kenyan life and culture.
Drs. Spirinova and Pinsky work to assure KEI students the best possible scientific experience in Pushchino.
Jordi Estera
On-Site Director
Barcelona, Spain jordi@KEIabroad.org
Jordi is the Director of ESEI Business School.
Jordi also assists KEI students and oversees the operation of the program.
Aleksandra Jaroszynska assists Jordi in planning and managing excursions and providing cultural and social advice.
Mrs. Mabel Kaaya
On-Site Director
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania mabel@KEIabroad.org
Mabel has a warm personality and prefers to be called Mama Kaaya.
In addition to serving as KEI's Onsite Director, Mabel works in the international office of the University.
Here knowledge of Tanzania and the academic system is welcomed by KEI students.
Brian Phillips
On-Site Coordinator
Bangkok, Thailand brian@KEIabroad.org
Originally from Colorado, Brian has lived in Thailand for many years.
At this point, he is more Thai than Western.
