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International Committee

The International Committee advises the College on a wide range of global initiatives, including student outreach events, policy proposals, and international partnerships. It actively promotes programs and events that enrich international scholarly engagement, such as virtual exchanges and teaching abroad opportunities. The committee also supports and engages international undergraduate and graduate students, helping foster an inclusive and globally connected academic community. In addition, it shares relevant international updates with faculty and staff and collaborates with the Office of Communications to showcase the College’s international activities and accomplishments.

2026 Members

Cynthia Barnett

Cynthia Barnett

Senior Lecturer and Director of Climate and Environment Reporting Initiatives – Department of Journalism

3063 Weimer

352-376-4440 Send Email See Bio
Dania Alexandrino

Dania Alexandrino

Associate In and Spanish-language News Manager – Innovation News Center

2318 Weimer

352-294-2752 Send Email See Bio

Haoran “Chris” Chu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor – Department of Public Relations
Graduate Coordinator – Science and Health Communication
Affiliate Scholar – Internal Communication Research Hub

3052 Weimer

(352) 294-9115 Send Email See Bio
Ted Spiker

Ted Spiker

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Affairs
Professor – Department of Journalism

1060 Weimer

352-392-1124 Send Email See Bio
Cloe Zeidan Headshot

Cloe Zeidan, Ph.D.

Research Coordinator – Division of Research

2018 Weimer

352-273-4122 Send Email See Bio

Max Williams

Director, Research Administration – Division of Research

352-846-2399 Send Email See Bio
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Graduate Student Members

Undergraduate Student Members

  • Haruka Fukuda
  • Silvana Noriega-Saravia

Reports

Meetings

2025–26

2024–25

2023–24

2022–23

Past Members

2024–25

2023–24

2022–23