Our Staff

Ingrid Galinat

Ingrid Galinat

Director, PDSO
igalinat@jsu.edu 

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Byron Nichols

Byron Nichols

Assistant Director, DSO, ARO
enichols@jsu.edu 

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Javier Burrows

Javier Burrows

Coordinator, International House and Study Abroad 
jburrows@jsu.edu 

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Cannon Connell

Cannon F. Connell

Administrative Assistant
cfconnell@jsu.edu 

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Trevor Brown

Trevor Brown

International Student Advisor
International House and Programs
tbbrown@jsu.edu

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International House Resident Assistants

Yuliana Mata Mora

Yuliana Mata Mora, Costa Rica

Resident Assistant
ymatamora@stu.jsu.edu

Yuliana is from San Jose, Costa Rica. She is a senior majoring in Criminal Justice, and she wishes to work with INTERPOL in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading and learning new languages.

Kristijan Kapisoda

Kristijan Kapisoda, Montenegro

Resident Assistant
kkapisoda@stu.jsu.edu 

Kristijan Kapisoda is from Montenegro, Cetinje. He is a junior currently pursuing degree in Finance and Economics, and he aspires to work in investment banking upon graduation. In his free time, he enjoys working out, cycling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Kaya Knox

Kaya Knox, USA

Resident Assistant
kknox2@stu.jsu.edu 

Kaya Knox is from Anniston, Alabama, and is a senior at Jacksonville State University. She is an Integrated Studies Major, with a minor in Music. She is focusing on studying geography, cultural diversity, and theater. Kaya has many potential career opportunities, including working for the US Federal Government and International Education. Kaya's hobbies include singing, dancing, reading, and playing piano.

David Mejia

David Mejia, Honduras

Resident Assistant 
dmejia@stu.jsu.edu 

David Mejia is originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He is a senior, majoring in Applied Manufacturing Engineering with a concentration in Automation and Robotics. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, playing pickle ball, and hanging out with friends.