Croft Institute for International Studies

WHAT WE DO

The Croft Institute is the center of academic excellence for students who want to transcend the horizons of their local community, their region, and the nation as a whole.

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Meet our Team

From strategic thinkers and skilled technicians to problem-solvers and customer champions, each member of the Croft team plays a vital role in delivering excellence across every project.
Stacy Hilterbrand

Stacy Hilterbrand

  • Operations Manager
Charles Ridgway

Charles Ridgway

  • Coordinator of Admissions
Nora Sylvander

Nora Sylvander

  • Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Studies
Chase Young

Chase Young

  • Academic Counselor
Ian Gowan

Ian Gowan

  • Instructional Associate Professor of Spanish and Croft Associate Director
Kristin Hickman

Kristin Hickman

  • Croft Associate Professor of Anthropology and International Studies and Anthropology Graduate Program Coordinator
Vivian Ibrahim-Dinius

Vivian Ibrahim-Dinius

  • Associate Professor of History and Director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement
Bridget Martin

Bridget Martin

  • Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Korean Studies
Kenneth Alarcón Negy

Kenneth Alarcón Negy

  • Croft Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies