About Us
- Academics
- Centers at DePauw
- The Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion
- International Student Affairs
- Getting Started
- About Us
Meet The Team
Elizabeth Haymaker, MFA
Director of International Student Affairs
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Originally from Greencastle, Beth earned her AB from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in French and Rhetoric, as well as an MFA in Fiction Writing from Indiana University. She has over two decades of experience working with international students and scholars, supporting global studies inside and outside of the classroom. Recently relocated back to her hometown after twenty years in Brooklyn, New York, Beth is eager to connect with DePauw's international students, to support them in their undergraduate studies and their transitions between countries and cultures. When she's not on campus, she's likely in the woods somewhere with her three dogs, curled up with her cat reading a book, spending time with her family, or newly appreciating the unique regional cultures represented in Putnam County.
Ellie Harris
Assistant Director of International Student Affairs
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After graduating from DePauw in 2023 with a BA in Philosophy, Ellie went on to complete a dual Master's degree in Islamic Studies and Muslim Cultures from Columbia University and the Aga Khan Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations in London. Ellie's research interests include Sufism, South Asian religion in the modern period, and religious syncretism. While studying at DePauw, Ellie worked with students in various roles as a part of the First Year Experience, The Learning Commons, and English for Academic Purposes. As Assistant Director of International Student Affairs, Ellie is excited to work with International Students to support their academic and career goals, and to help them feel at home in Indiana, where she was born and raised.
Jeannette Johnson-Licón (JJL)
Associate Dean of Student Life
Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services
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Jeannette Johnson-Licón (JJL) is the Associate Dean of Student Life with responsibilities in Student Accessibility Services, LGBTQ+ Services, and the CARE Team.
Heather Wright
Director of CARE Team
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Heather Wright serves as the Director of the CARE Team at DePauw University and has been a dedicated member of the campus community since 2013, holding a variety of roles focused on student support and well-being. She is originally from Rochester, New York, and earned her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Arts for Children from SUNY Brockport and a master’s degree in Inclusive Childhood Education from Nazareth University. Heather lives in Greencastle with her husband and daughter and remains actively engaged in the community through local nonprofit involvement and her role as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
Meet Our Interns
Prem Kumar
Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
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I’m Prem Kumar from Pakistan, currently a junior at DePauw University majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I’m part of the Management Fellows Program and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. On campus, I’ve served as Lead International Student Ambassador and Tech Lead for the Google Developer Student Club. Beyond academics, I enjoy hiking, playing cricket, and exploring how technology can drive positive change in communities.
Melanie Kanyunyuzi
Major in Computer Science, Minor in Business Analytics
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I’m from Kampala, Uganda, and I’m currently majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Business Analytics. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching shows and movies, and playing board games with friends.
Anna Vu
Actuarial Science
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Hello! I’m Anna, originally from Vietnam, and I’m currently majoring in Actuarial Science. If you have any questions about ISA’s social-media channels or want to collaborate on promoting our international student life on campus, I’m happy to help. Also, if you need photos for OPT/CPT documentation, feel free to book time with me; I’d be glad to assist.
Gaby Nabitaka
Major in Economics, Minor in Chinese Language
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Gaby is a senior from Uganda majoring in Economics with a minor in Chinese Language. She's also on the DePauw Women's Golf Team and has served as a DePauw International Student Ambassador.
Tran Vo
Major in Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Hello everyone! I’m from Vietnam and majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology. My academic interests include onco-immunotherapy and neurobiology. Outside of academics, I serve as an Event Coordinator for DISA, where I promote the diversity and voices of international students on campus!