The efforts of Study North Carolina are powered by international enrollment management professionals across the state who offer their time and skills to the organization on a volunteer basis.
Sami Smith | Chair
Term: 2025-2027
Associate Director for International Admissions at High Point University
Cathy Knudson | Vice Chair
Term: 2025-2027
Director for International Enrollment & Engagement at East Carolina University
Hayley Hardenbrook | Past Chair
Term: 2025-2027
Assistant Director of International Recruitment at Old Dominion University
Le To | Director for Marketing and Communications
Term: 2026-2028
Sponsored Student Program Manager
Barbara Blaschke | Treasurer
Term: 2025-2027
International Admissions Counselor at High Point University
Sara Rawls | Secretary
Term: 2026-2028
Assistant Director of International Admissions
Emily Gereffi | US Government Liaison
(ex officio)
Acting Director, U.S. Commercial Service North Carolina