Meet the Team

Director

poolela@winthrop.edu

• Primary Designated School Official (PDSO)

• Chief Immigration Officer (CIO)

• Responsible Officer (RO)

• Responsible for international partnerships

• Support faculty-led study abroad programs

• Oversees the International Center

Assistant Director

lowreyl@winthrop.edu

• Designated School Official (DSO)

• Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)

• Works directly with immigration

• Works with F1 or J1 visa Plus

• Oversees programming initiatives

• Provides some English as a second language support for students

Study Abroad Coordinator

maddoxa@winthrop.edu

• Works with students to access the semester

• Works with students for the faculty-led study abroad programs

• Serves as the International Student Advisor

• Organizes events that promote global engagement