Meet the Staff

Photo Credit: G. Avellar, ENG Physics, DTU

IPENG is the International Programs in Engineering Office for The Grainger College of Engineering study abroad office. Our portfolio includes: exchange programs, direct enroll programs, providers programs, customized short-term programs, and signature programs. Our staff is a group of dedicated and knowledgeable education abroad professionals whose own international experience has impacted our careers.

Our mission: "To bring international awareness to engineering students through study, work, and service opportunities"

Dr. Kate Abney

Director of International Programs in Engineering

Approves classes for the International Minor. Plus advises for faculty-led programs & Virtual Global Experiences.

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Jana Gadbury

Associate Director, International Programs in Engineering

Jana also serves as the Incoming Exchange Coordinator. Provides general advising for Illinois students interested in studying abroad. Manages Grainger Engineering Reciprocal Exchange Agreements and Fee-Paying Agreement, as well as student billing and finances.

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Kim Bone

Events Coordinator & Course Scheduler

Kim is the IPENG office manager. She also plans and coordinates events as well as creates site visit itineraries for international visitors coming to campus through the IPENG office. Additionally, she is the Grainger Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) course scheduler.

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Erika Brewer

Academic Advisor & Senior Coordinator of ZJUI Programs

Program Coordinator for: Semester programs in Asia and Oceania and Incoming ZJUI Exchange Students.

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Hannah Dougherty

Academic Advisor & Coordinator of International Programs

Program Coordinator for: general study abroad, faculty-led/short term programs, virtual & in-person international internships, and RSO travel. She also supports global classrooms and faculty as well as the Global Engineering Ambassadors.

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Katie Kubitskey

Academic Advisor & International Programs Coordinator

Program Coordinator for: Semester and summer for European programs in Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands.

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Lucero Garcia-Villegas

Academic Advisor & International Programs Coordinator

Program Coordinator for: Semester and summer programs in Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland, England, Argentina, Mexico, and GE3. Summer programs in Asia.

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