Office of Global Engagement

- Programs Overview
- Student Exchange
  UNMC has established student exchange programs in research and several health care fields.
- Summer Physical Therapy Program
  A three-week online course for international students to learn about physical therapy in the U.S.
- International Student Research Forum
  UNMC is one of the governing institutions for this annual showcase of world-class education and research.
- Global Learning Overview
- Find a Program
  Opportunities to become more engaged in global health activities and learning are abundant at UNMC.
- Medical Spanish
  Immersion Spanish course are offered for UNMC residents, health care professionals, and community members, including a noncredit version for UNMC students.
- Pre-Departure Travel Support
  Find travel warnings and a timeline to help you stay on track for departure.
- Travel Financial Aid
  Find guidelines and assistance with applying for financial aid to fund international education experiences.
- Scholarships
  UNMC offers scholarships to support global health study abroad experiences.
- Support Services Overview
- Immigration and Visa Sponsorship
  Find information and services related to visa sponsorship and immigration status.
- Health Insurance
  Learn about required health insurance for international visitors to UNMC.
- International Visitors
  Learn the requirements for arranging for international visitors to UNMC.
- Get to Know UNMC
  Resources to help with the transition to UNMC and Omaha.
- Partnerships Overview
- International Agreements
  Learn about types of agreements and assistance provided.
- Business Development
  Our business development team assists with partnerships and programming.
- Travel Overview
- Emergencies While Abroad
  Learn what to do in case of an emergency while traveling.
- Travel Requirements
  Learn the steps to submitting international travel requests and purchasing required travel insurance.
- Resources
  Find travel resources and a list of reminders for your trip.
News & Events

— Office of Global Engagement — About Us — Our Staff

Our Staff

Administration

Jane Meza, PhD

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Professor of Biostatistics, College of Public Health

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Phone: 402-559-6825

Jane Meza, PhD

Academic Programs

Zenghan “Hannah” Tong, PhD

Executive Director, Academic Partnerships
Instructor, College of Medicine Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience

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Phone: 402-559-3797

Zenghan “Hannah” Tong, PhD

Business Development

Donald “DJ” Thayer, MBA

Director, International & Domestic Business Affairs

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Phone: 402-559-7207

Donald “DJ” Thayer, MBA

Bo Han, PhD, MBA

Senior Business Development Specialist

Bo Han, PhD, MBA

Global Health Partnerships

Bruce Grogan, MPH

Director, Global Health Partnerships

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Phone: 402-559-7628

Bruce Grogan, MPH

Global Health Programs

Sara Pirtle, MBA

Program Manager

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Phone: 402-559-2924

Sara Pirtle, MBA

International Student Support

Emily Brandt, MA

Coordinator

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Phone: 402-559-3595

International Visitors

Nasreen Maiwandi, MPH

International Visitor Associate

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Phone: 402-559-6414

Nasreen Maiwandi, MPH

Marketing & Communications

Lenal Bottoms, MA

Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Phone: 402-559-3791

Lenal Bottoms, MA

Visa/Immigration

Daniel Teet

International Student Advisor

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Phone: 402-559-8326

Daniel “Dan” Teet

Steve Daubendiek

Visa/Immigration Specialist

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Phone: 402-559-8449

Steve Daubendiek