Partnerships Team

Valerie Feagin

Associate Director, Global Programs/American Academy
vfeagin@kent.edu

Valerie Feagin joined the Office of Global Education in October 2018 after working for 7 years with faculty and students in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies. Valerie’s role as Associate Director of Global Programs/American Academy involves closely working with our university partner in Brazil. Valerie's previous experience was as an investigator for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and a paralegal.

Valerie holds a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Personnel from Kent State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was an exchange student in Argentina and loves working with others who share her enthusiasm for international education.

Rachael Mundie

Associate Director, International Partnerships
rmundie1@kent.edu

Rachael Mundie originally joined the Office of Global Education in 2015 within our Education Abroad Division. Rachael's current role as Associate Director of International Partnerships involves working with our university partners on various types of agreements and managing relationships with recruitment agents overseas.

Don Vana

Visual Communication Design Manager, Global Education Marketing
dvana@kent.edu

Don Vana is a seasoned professional who transitioned into the role of Visual Communication Design for the Office of Global Education (OGE) in 2018 after initially joining as a marketing specialist. In his current capacity, Don collaborates extensively with various departments within OGE, including Education Abroad, International Admissions, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), as well as with regional campuses, colleges, and other university entities. His expertise lies in developing targeted marketing communication materials aimed at engaging the university's diverse student body. With a commitment to cross-functional collaboration and strategic visual storytelling, while playing a pivotal role in advancing OGE's mission and promoting global education initiatives.