Incoming Exchange Students: GLOBE
GLOBE is a student-run Campus Life Program at Minnesota Carlson dedicated to supporting our international exchange students. Support from GLOBE includes:
- Buddy program: all exchange students are paired with a Carlson student. Buddies are part of a larger family group.
- Airport pick-up
- Daily social events during Welcome Program, such as a welcome dinner, sports events, campus scavenger hunt, and cultural events.
- Monthly social events through out the semester
Co-Presidents:
Menolly Pier
Hi! I’m Menolly Pier. I’m a senior majoring in Supply Chain & Operations Management and Spanish Studies with a minor in Business of Healthcare. I’ve done a year abroad through Rotary in Pamplona, Spain in high school and I did a semester in Toledo, Spain during the spring 2021 semester. I love traveling, meeting new people, and learning new languages (I speak 3 ½ languages). I’m the current co-president of GLOBE and have loved my time with the org.
Miya Molina
Hello! I’m Miya Molina studying Marketing and Management Information Systems. I hope to study abroad Spring 2024 in Japan! I have always loved learning about new cultures and trying new things! With this, it's amazing that GLOBE gives the opportunity to meet so many people from all over the world! I can't wait to create more memories this next semester!
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Berit Erickson
Hi everyone!! My name is Berit Erickson and I’m a senior double-majoring in Marketing and Human Resources with a minor in International Business. I studied abroad in Oslo, Norway this past spring and also spent a year in Basel, Switzerland as a Rotary exchange student in 2017-2018. Both times, I met the most wonderful people and had the most life-changing experiences. It makes me so happy to be a part of creating the same joy and experiences for students in Minnesota!
Callie Stevermer
I am Callie Stevermer and I am a senior majoring in Management Information Systems and minoring in International Business. My international experience was an amazing semester abroad this Fall studying in Warsaw, Poland!
Vice President of Finance:
Audree Ginsburg
My name is Audree Ginsburg and I’m a senior studying finance and international business. I studied abroad for a week in Belize, a semester in Switzerland, and I will be studying abroad in Argentina and Chile for 2 weeks in January. I guess you could say I really enjoy meeting people from different cultures and traveling to experience new cultures!
Vice President of Engagement:
Masha Feldman
Hi! I’m Masha Feldman and I’m a senior double majoring in Accounting and Marketing and minoring in International Business and Business Law. I studied abroad in London for the Spring 2022 semester and had an amazing experience! I was also an exchange student in Australia in 2018-2019. I’m very excited about part of the GLOBE executive board and creating a welcoming environment for international students at Carlson!
Vice President of Communication:
Sarah Mikhelson
Hi! I’m Sarah Mikhelson and I’m a sophomore double majoring in International Business and Human Resources and Industrial Relations. I am planning to study abroad in Chile or Spain for Fall 2023. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m very excited to be a part of the GLOBE executive board and help connect other students together!
Vice President of Marketing:
Sophia Lee
Hi! I'm Sophia and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain and MIS as well as pursuing a minor in accounting. For my international experience, I plan on going abroad in Europe, maybe to Norway or Italy! I'm so excited to be a part of Globe's exec board.
Co-Presidents:
Miya Molina
Hello, I’m Miya Molina! I’m a Junior double majoring in Marketing and Management Information Systems. In Spring 2024, I plan on studying abroad in Japan! I love challenging myself and trying new things. Being part of GLOBE since my freshman year, I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all over the world. I can’t wait to create more memories this next semester!
Sarah Mikhelson
Hi! I’m Sarah Mikhelson and I’m a junior double majoring in International Business and Human Resources & Industrial Relations. I am studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for Fall 2023. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m very excited to be a part of the GLOBE executive board and help connect other students together!
Vice President of Marketing:
Sophia Lee
Hi! I'm Sophia and I am currently a junior majoring in Supply Chain and MIS as well as pursuing a minor in accounting. For my international experience, I went abroad to Copenhagen! I'm so excited to be a part of Globe's exec board again and meet everyone.
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ilwad Jama
Hello! I’m Ilwad Jama and I am currently a junior majoring in Management information systems. I plan to study abroad sometime before I graduate. I haven't figured out where yet. I'm so excited to be a part of Globe and hopefully plan so many amazing events and meet different people from all over the world!
Nicholas Eichten
Hey! I’m Nick, and I’m majoring in Supply Chain Management as well as International Business. Next spring semester I am studying in South Korea, and I’m really excited to finally use my years of learning the language! I am looking forward to planning some great events with Ilwad and meeting all of the GLOBE buddies and incoming international students. I’m also very passionate about food, so if anyone else wants to share some recipes, I would be happy to learn and try them :D
Vice President of Finance:
Natalie Ku
Hi! I’m Natalie Ku, and I am currently a junior majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics/Chinese. I had the opportunity to study abroad in Taiwan this past fall and am planning to spend another semester abroad next spring in Shanghai. I’m beyond excited to be on the GLOBE board and am looking forward to facilitating connections between people from around the world.
Vice President of Engagement:
Zachary Mester
Hello! My name is Zachary Mester (please feel free to call me Zach) and I’m a senior majoring in both Accounting and Finance & Risk Management Insurance with a minor in Business Law. I was fortunate enough to be able to study abroad during the Summer of 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. I simply love everything about GLOBE and truly enjoy getting to know new people from all over. I look forward to an exciting year with everyone!
Vice President of Communication:
Carol Lou
Hello! My name is Peiyuan Lou, and you can call me Carol. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain and MIS. I am going to Milan for an exchange semester in Spring 2024, as part of my international experience. I am originally from China and currently studying abroad in Carlson. As someone who has been in your shoes, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any advice for your incoming exchange semester! I am thrilled to be a part of the GLOBE board and I can't wait to meet people from different countries.
Co-Presidents:
Miya Molina
Hello, I’m Miya Molina! I’m a Junior double majoring in Marketing and Management Information Systems. In Spring 2024, I plan on studying abroad in Japan! I love challenging myself and trying new things. Being part of GLOBE since my freshman year, I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all over the world. I can’t wait to create more memories this next semester!
Sarah Mikhelson
Hi! I’m Sarah Mikhelson and I’m a junior double majoring in International Business and Human Resources & Industrial Relations. I am studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for Fall 2023. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m very excited to be a part of the GLOBE executive board and help connect other students together!
Vice President of Marketing:
Sophia Lee
Hi! I'm Sophia and I am currently a junior majoring in Supply Chain and MIS as well as pursuing a minor in accounting. For my international experience, I went abroad to Copenhagen! I'm so excited to be a part of Globe's exec board again and meet everyone.
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ilwad Jama
Hello! I’m Ilwad Jama and I am currently a junior majoring in Management information systems. I plan to study abroad sometime before I graduate. I haven't figured out where yet. I'm so excited to be a part of Globe and hopefully plan so many amazing events and meet different people from all over the world!
Nicholas Eichten
Hey! I’m Nick, and I’m majoring in Supply Chain Management as well as International Business. Next spring semester I am studying in South Korea, and I’m really excited to finally use my years of learning the language! I am looking forward to planning some great events with Ilwad and meeting all of the GLOBE buddies and incoming international students. I’m also very passionate about food, so if anyone else wants to share some recipes, I would be happy to learn and try them :D
Vice President of Finance:
Nate Rosenzweig
Hello! My name is Nate, I am a junior here at Carlson and I am studying MIS with a minor in Computer Science. I was fortunate enough to have my international experience in the summer of 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is my first semester being directly involved with GLOBE but I have been friends with both GLOBE exchange students and buddies nearly every semester I've been at Minnesota! I am so lucky to be a part of an organization that brings together so many unique people from different backgrounds. I look forward to a great semester!
Vice President of Engagement:
Zachary Mester
Hello! My name is Zachary Mester (please feel free to call me Zach) and I’m a senior majoring in both Accounting and Finance & Risk Management Insurance with a minor in Business Law. I was fortunate enough to be able to study abroad during the Summer of 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. I simply love everything about GLOBE and truly enjoy getting to know new people from all over. I look forward to an exciting year with everyone!
Vice President of Communication:
Aleah Anderson
Hello! I'm Aleah, a sophomore majoring in both Management Information Systems and International Business. I hope to study abroad in Barcelona for the semester of Spring 2024. GLOBE has given me the chance to interact with so many amazing people from all over the world! I'm beyond excited to facilitate communications among this amazing group of students.
Vice President of Sponsorships:
Rachel Zeltinger
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland in the summer of 2023. I am excited to be on the exec board of GLOBE and I am looking forward to meeting more incredible people and making new connections!
Co-Presidents:
Miya Molina
Hello, I’m Miya Molina! I’m a Senior majoring in Marketing and Management Information Systems. In Spring 2024, I studied abroad at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, Japan! I love exploring and trying new things. Being part of GLOBE since my freshman year, I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all over the world. I can’t wait to create more memories this next semester!
Sarah Mikhelson
Hi! I’m Sarah Mikhelson and I’m a senior double majoring in International Business and Human Resources & Industrial Relations. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in Fall 2023. This past summer, I worked as an HR intern for Capital One in McLean, VA. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m very excited to continue being a part of the GLOBE executive board and help connect students together!
Vice President of Marketing:
Sophia Lee
Hi! I'm Sophia and I am currently a senior majoring in Supply Chain and MIS as well as pursuing a minor in accounting. For my international experience, I went abroad to Copenhagen! This past summer, I was a Supply Chain Intern for Michelin at their Peosta, Iowa plant. I'm so excited to be a part of Globe's exec board again!
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ilwad Jama
Hello! I’m Ilwad Jama and I am currently a junior majoring in Management information systems. I plan to study abroad sometime before I graduate. I haven't figured out where yet. I'm so excited to be a part of Globe and hopefully plan so many amazing events and meet different people from all over the world!
Nicholas Eichten
Hey! I’m Nick, and I’m majoring in Supply Chain Management as well as International Business. I love learning about new cultures and language, especially the food and music. Last semester I studied abroad in South Korea, and it was a life changing experience! I want to help all the international students to have a similar experience to mine, while making lifelong friends along the way. Looking forward to an unforgettable semester!
Vice President of Finance:
Nate Rosenzweig
Hi there! I’m Nate and I study Management Information Systems and Computer Science here at The U. In summer 2023 I completed a Sustainable Business Practices class in Copenhagen, Denmark and this past summer I worked as Technology Risk Consulting Intern at EY’s Denver office. I love road trips, hiking, and meeting amazing GLOBE exchange students every semester!
Vice President of Communications:
Aleah Anderson
Hello! I'm Aleah Anderson, a Junior majoring in both Management Information Systems and International Business. I will be studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this upcoming Spring semester. This past Summer, I interned with Optum of UnitedHealth Group as an operations data analyst. That experience took place right here in Minnesota! In my free time, I like to study both programming and spoken languages, crochet, and play/watch sports. My time with GLOBE has been special, giving me the chance to interact with so many amazing people from all over the world! I'm beyond excited to facilitate communications among this amazing group of students.
Vice President of Sponsorships:
Rachel Zeltinger
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a senior majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. In the summer of 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland, which was an unforgettable experience! This past summer, I interned at Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis as a Corporate Finance Intern. I am looking forward to meeting more incredible people and making new connections!
Co-Presidents:
Sarah Mikhelson
Hi! I’m Sarah Mikhelson and I’m a senior double majoring in International Business and Human Resources & Industrial Relations. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in Fall 2023. This past summer, I worked as an HR intern for Capital One in McLean, VA. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m very excited to continue being a part of the GLOBE executive board and help connect students together!
Nate Rosenzweig
Hi there! I’m Nate and I study Management Information Systems here at The U. In summer 2023 I completed a Sustainable Business Practices class in Copenhagen, Denmark and this past summer I worked as a Technology Risk Consulting Intern at EY’s Denver office. I love road trips, hiking, and meeting amazing GLOBE exchange students every semester!
Vice President of Marketing:
Bella Lewis
Hey! My name is Bella and I am a junior majoring in Marketing and International Business. Recently, I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria for a semester and spent my summer working at a ranch in Colorado. I love spending time with friends, traveling, trying new foods, and any outdoor activities! Can’t wait to meet everybody!
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ilwad Jama
Hello! I’m Ilwad Jama and I am currently a junior majoring in Management information systems. I plan to study abroad sometime before I graduate. I haven't figured out where yet. I'm so excited to be a part of Globe and hopefully plan so many amazing events and meet different people from all over the world!
Nicholas Eichten
Hey! I’m Nick, and I’m majoring in Supply Chain Management as well as International Business. I love learning about new cultures and language, especially the food and music. Last year I studied abroad in South Korea, and it was a life changing experience! I want to help all the international students to have a similar experience to mine, while making lifelong friends along the way. Looking forward to an unforgettable semester!
Vice President of Finance:
Kara Kuang
Hey! My name’s Kara (Care-uh) and I’m majoring in MIS with a minor in strategic management. I plan to study at Korea University Winter 25-26 and travel after I graduate! I love to explore new places, read, and go on random trips with my GLOBE fam.
Vice President of Communications:
Evyn Bishop
Hello, I’m Evyn Bishop! I’m a senior majoring in Management Information Systems and International Business and minoring in Spanish Studies. In my free time, I like to dance, rock climb, and make jewelry. During the Fall of 2023, I studied abroad in Toledo, Spain, and had a great time experiencing new cultures and practicing my Spanish. This semester, I am VP of Communications for GLOBE, so I hope to help out wherever it is needed and connect with everyone in the club!
Vice President of Sponsorships:
Jonathan Davisson
Hey, I’m Jonathan and I’m a sophomore majoring in Marketing and International Business! I’ll be spending a semester in Japan at Hitotsubashi University starting in April, and then I hope to spend the rest of my summer traveling with friends. I enjoy reading, video games, and most things nerdy so don’t be a stranger!
Co-Presidents:
Aleah Anderson
Hello! My name is Aleah, a Senior majoring in both Management Information Systems and International Business. This past Spring, I studied at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, and traveled to many countries around Europe and one in Africa. This Summer, I was an IT intern at 3M. In my free time, I like to study both programming and spoken languages, crochet, weightlift, and play/watch sports. My past few years with GLOBE have been special, giving me the chance to interact with so many amazing people from all over the world, some of whom I visited while abroad! I'm beyond excited to continue to grow with one of the best clubs at our university!
Jonathan Davisson
Hey, I’m Jonathan and I’m a Junior majoring in Marketing and International Business! Last semester I studied at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, and was a marketing intern at Henkel for the three months leading up to that. In my spare time I enjoy reading, video games, and most things nerdy. I joined GLOBE in Spring 2024 and have loved getting the chance to meet new and returning students each semester so don’t be a stranger!
Vice President of Marketing:
Bella Lewis
Hey! My name is Bella and I am a junior majoring in Marketing and International Business. Recently, I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria for a semester and spent my summer working at a ranch in Colorado. I love spending time with friends, traveling, trying new foods, and any outdoor activities! Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ester Dinets
Hi, my name is Esti! I am a sophomore majoring in finance and accounting, as well as minoring in business law. I plan on studying abroad in Italy my junior year, as well as potentially in Norway for a summer. In my free time, I like to go on walks with my friends and go on spontaneous adventures. I joined GLOBE because it felt like a fun way to meet people that find exploring the world exciting and meet others that are from different parts of the world.
Noah Schmidt
Hi, I’m Noah, and I am a Junior majoring in accounting and minoring in Finance and English. I studied abroad for a week in London to study Shakespeare with a class I took about him, it was an amazing experience. I plan on studying abroad again for a semester at some point here. In my free time, I enjoy working out, crafting, and lounging by the beach. Participating in GLOBE has always been a highlight of my time in college, and I am excited to continue my involvement.
Vice President of Finance:
Mallory Coffin
Hi! My name is Mallory Coffin and I am a senior majoring in Finance with a minor in Business in Healthcare. At the end of my junior year I got to go abroad to South Korea and Japan for 2 weeks as part of one of my Calrson classes. I love playing intramural sports, reading, and doing anything outside. GLOBE has been an amazing club to be a part of and I am so excited to continue to meet new people!
Vice President of Sponsorship:
Ella Fix
Hi, my name is Ella Fix and I am a Junior majoring in Finance and International business. This Spring I plan to study abroad at the Queensland Institute of Technology in Australia for the semester. I enjoy volunteering, spending time with my friends, traveling, and going to the beach. I joined globe in the Spring of 2025, because I love meeting new people, and getting to make new friends !
Vice President of Communication:
Khadija Sheikh
Hi! My name is Khadija Sheikh and I am a sophomore majoring in Finance and MIS. Outside of school I am an avid film enthusiast and a huge foodie. GLOBE has been a great way for me to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people. I’m so excited to be a part of this incredible team and can’t wait to see where it takes me!
Co-Presidents:
Aleah Anderson
Hello, my name is Aleah Anderson! I’m one of the Co-Presidents of GLOBE and have been involved with the program for three years! I am currently a Senior at the University of Minnesota, double-majoring in International Business and Management Information Systems. I grew up in a suburb 20 minutes from campus, so I can provide plenty of recommendations for local activities! I have a deep passion for global cultures, intercultural communication, and socializing in general, so GLOBE is perfect! During the spring semester of 2025, I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and can’t wait to go back one day. My hot take is that despite being a pistachio lover, Dubai Chocolate is overrated. Finally, I am trilingual-ish. I also speak Spanish, and some Korean.
Jonathan Davisson
Hey, my name is Jonathan and I’m a Co-President of GLOBE. I’ve been a buddy since the start of 2024 and spent last semester studying at Hitotsubashi University in Japan. My majors are Marketing and International Business, and I studied Japanese for a couple years before studying there so I’ll be minoring in that. I’ve spent my whole life in Crystal, Minnesota and my hot take is that beans on toast is a top 3 breakfast food.
Vice President of Marketing:
Bella Lewis
Hey! My name is Bella and I am a senior majoring in Marketing and International Business. Recently, I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria for a semester and spent a summer working at a ranch in Colorado. I love spending time with friends, traveling, trying new foods, and any outdoor activities! Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Co-Vice Presidents of Event Planning:
Ester Dinets
Hi, my name is Esti Dinets. I’m currently a sophomore majoring in marketing and minoring in business law. I plan on going to Vienna, Austria for my abroad education in the Spring of 2027. I’m originally from Wisconsin, and my hot take is that pineapple on pizza is really good (the more pineapple, the better!). I also speak Russian and am learning French.
Shikha Ray
Hi! I’m in my fourth year at Carlson (senior and second year master's student), majoring in Human Resources through the integrated degree program. I was born in New York, but grew up in Ashburn, Virginia, a suburb of DC. During summer 2023, I studied and interned in Cape Town, South Africa which was actually my first HR internship! My hot take is the only correct way to eat a bagel is in a bagel sandwich (maybe its the New Yorker in me).
Vice President of Finance:
Mallory Coffin
My name is Mallory Coffin and I am currently a senior studying finance and business in healthcare. I am graduating in May of 2026 and have been a part of GLOBE since 2024. I grew up in a suburb about 15 minutes from the city and my brother went to the University of Minnesota as well! I studied abroad for 2 weeks, spending 1 week in South Korea and the other in Japan. My hot take is that I don't like ketchup, sorry :)
Vice President of Sponsorship:
Chandra Tran
Hey, my name is Chandra and I’m currently a Junior majoring in MIS and minoring in marketing & business analytics. In Spring 2026, I will be going to Hitotsubashi University in Japan for the semester! Other than that, I primarily grew up in Shakopee, MN and my hot take is that breakfast food is mid.
Vice President of Communication:
Denise Pizarro
Hi, my name is Denise Pizarro, and I am currently a senior majoring in International Business and Marketing. I was born and raised here in Minneapolis, and last fall (2024), I had the opportunity to study abroad in Milan at Bocconi University, which was an incredible experience. I speak Spanish, which made it a bit easier to pick up Italian, and I’m excited to continue learning the language—I'll be taking an introductory Italian course this spring.
Vice President of Logistics:
Nick Nguyen
Hi, my name is nick nguyen. I am a junior studying MIS with minors in Finance & Business Analytics. I'll be studying abroad in Japan at Hitotsubashi University this spring! I’m from Shakopee, MN, a suburb about 30 minutes away from campus, and my hot take is I like ketchup on my mac and cheese.