Staff

Brad Alderman

Web Manager

Brad Alderman manages the Einaudi Center's website and oversees sites across the International Affairs web portfolio.

Walt Baschnagel

Computer Systems Manager

Walt Baschnagel maintains the networking and computer systems for the Einaudi Center.

Scott Beemer supports academic programming initiatives in the Einaudi Center. Prior to joining Einaudi, he served as office coordinator in the Office of Global Learning. He previously worked in career services at Cornell's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and as a high school English teacher in Japan.

Megan DeMint

Communication Specialist

Megan DeMint assists with content development and communications in the Einaudi Center. She has bachelor’s degrees in Editing, Writing, and Media and Communication/Media Studies from Florida State University.

Sandy Dennis-Conlon

Finance Manager

Sandy Dennis-Conlon supports both the Einaudi Center and the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs. She has worked at Cornell since 1990, holding positions in the College of Engineering, Athletics, Division of Financial Affairs, and College of Veterinary Medicine.

Nishi Dhupa

Executive Director

Nishi Dhupa is executive director of the Einaudi Center and serves as Cornell's associate vice provost for international affairs. She also maintains administrative responsibilities for the Global Cornell Initiative and the Office of Global Learning.

Elizabeth Edmondson

Office Manager/Fulbright Administrator

Elizabeth Edmondson oversees all office functions at the Einaudi Center and administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program.

Sheri Englund

Associate Director of Communications

Sheri Englund oversees communication strategy for the Einaudi Center. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Texas.

Jason Hecht

Associate Director for Academic Programming

Jason Hecht implements academic programs and initiatives for the Einaudi Center. He holds a PhD in government from Cornell.

Heike Michelsen

Associate Director for Assessment and Grant Writing

Heike Michelsen directs the Einaudi Center’s grantwriting, assessment, and evaluation efforts. She holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

Indira White

Front Office Coordinator

Indira White serves as receptionist and all-around office support for the Einaudi Center. She received a bachelor of science in speech language pathology and audiology from Ithaca College.