Jennifer Tadeo
Director of International Recruitment and Admissions
Jennifer Tadeo
| Title | Director of International Recruitment and Admissions |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | B.A. in Communication: Speech Communication and Spanish, M.A. in International Relations |
| Global Experience | I studied abroad in Costa Rica/Central America for a semester. I have participated in missions trips to Mexico. Also, recruiting international students has brought me to Central & South America, Middle East, India, and Thailand. |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Fun Fact | I enjoy Latin dancing and met my husband salsa dancing |
Damian Jacob Wyman
Director of International Program Development and Evaluation
Damian Jacob Wyman
| Title | Director of International Program Development and Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | PhD in Comparative and International Education (in progress) with Lehigh University; M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from California State University, Los Angeles; B.A. in History from the University of Washington |
| Global Experience | Damian first lived and taught in China - in Lanzhou, Gansu Province - from 1996-1998. He has lived and worked in Shanghai, China, from 2008 to present. In that time, he led the International Education emphasis of the M.A. in International Studies program, while serving as assistant professor - instructing in areas such as TESOL, teaching methodologies, Chinese education, and the teaching practicum. He interfaced with Chinese universities, colleges, and private educational institutions during that time to provide positive placement opportunities for these masters students. Since 2017, Damian has been engaged in developing new programs with Chinese partner institutions, as well as evaluating those programs to assure high quality. |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Chinese |
| Fun Fact | Damian's 3 boys all attend Concordia International School Shanghai and love it! |
Robin Kuzu
Assistant Director of International Student/ Scholar Services
Robin Kuzu
| Title | Assistant Director of International Student/ Scholar Services |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BA English & Spanish Literature & Language- University of Maryland College Park; MA Comparative Literature- Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; MA Spanish Literature & Language- Pennsylvania State University |
| Global Experience | Robin has lived, worked and studied in Mexico City, Mexico, Santiago, Chile and Barcelona, Spain over the duration of several years. She also routinely visits her in-laws in Turkey. |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Fun Fact | Robin has visited the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, Turkey! |
Margaret Leimkuehler
Study Abroad Program Coordinator
Margaret Leimkuehler
| Title | Study Abroad Program Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BA in Spanish and German from Bowling Green State University |
| Global Experience | Maggie studied abroad three times: 1 summer in Buskerud, Norway; 1 semester in Alcala de Henares, Spain; and 1 semester in Salzburg, Austria. She has also volunteered on multiple mission trips to Nejapa, Nicaragua. |
| Languages | English, Spanish, German, and some Norwegian |
| Fun Fact | Maggie researched her family's genealogy and met German relatives during her time abroad! |
Rebekah Kellogg
International Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Rebekah Kellogg
| Title | International Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BS in Business Management & Leadership from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Rebekah is currently working on completing her MBA with a concentration on International Business at Concordia University Wisconsin. |
| Global Experience | Rebekah has had the privilege to host international high school students in her home. So far, she has hosted 7 girls from 6 different countries around the world – each staying with her for 1 year at a time! She looks forward to continuing to host students and some day travel to visit each of them in their host countries. |
| Languages | English |
| Fun Fact | Rebekah enjoys adventures! She has been sky diving, snorkeled in the ocean near sharks, and has her motorcycle license. |
Rev. Dr. David Birner
Consultant
Rev. Dr. David Birner
| Title | Consultant |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BA Theology/Philosophy- Concordia Senior College; Master of Divinity- Christ Seminary; Doctor of Ministry- Bakke Graduate University |
| Global Experience | 14 years of missionary service in Papua New Guinea, 9 years as Asia Secretary supervising Lutheran programs in 12 Asian countries, 3 years residence in Hong Kong and 9 years overseeing the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod’s international operations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eurasia. |
| Languages | English and Papua New Guinean trade and tribal languages |
| Fun Fact | Instead of riding a traditional bicycle, Dr. Birner ‘stands out’ on his ElliptiGo bike (google it!) |