WORLD Staff Directory

WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning is located at 516 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720 (next to Allen Hall) and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As the primary support hub for international and study-abroad students at Stetson University, we assist with program selection, applications, immigration requirements, and campus life integration. Use individual staff contact information for administrative purposes. Prospective, current international, and exchange students should contact the WORLD staff directly, or direct inquiries to the appropriate email address below:

Use [email protected] for immigration purposes
Use [email protected] for study-abroad information
Use [email protected] for general inquiries and everything else related to the department

Melanie Smith

Assistant Director of International Learning Programs

Works directly with faculty and students to enhance the study abroad experience, including short-term faculty-led and affiliate programs, customized experiences (internships, research), course inclusion, and the Peace Corps Prep program.

Tristan Laner

International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator

Serves as an advisor for F-1 international students, providing academic guidance, support with adjusting to life in the United States, I-20 signatures, CPT, and logistical coordination.

Liz Lew

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 386-822-7412
Email: [email protected]
Set up a meeting with Liz

Provides administrative support to the WORLD Center operations.

Morgan Myers

Peer Advisor

Major: Communications and Media Studies (Junior)
Set up a meeting with Morgan

An experienced student advisor can answer initial study abroad questions and help you decide where, when, and how you want to study abroad.

Isabelle Sanco Keis