Board & Staff

Cindy Murphy Kelley, Executive Director MBA, BA Human Services Administration Cindy has 20+ years of history in leadership positions at nonprofit organizations and is thrilled to support the work of ISE. She studied French in college and has traveled extensively throughout the world. Cindy also teaches each semester on the graduate level. Contact Cindy: cindy@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2290 or 1-800-892-0022 x 290.

Tanya Gajewski, Director of Education MA Psychology
BA French and International Studies Tanya believes that the mission, staff, teachers and volunteers of ISE make our programs the best out there.  Her own foreign study experiences in high school and college have convinced her that there is no substitute for going abroad to better understand a language and culture.  She is thrilled to work in an environment that promotes global understanding and foreign language development. Contact Tanya: tanya@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2295 or 1-800-892-0022 x 295.

Katharina Schirg, Director of Operations BA German StudiesKatharina studied abroad in college and later returned to Berlin, Germany, as a Fulbright Scholar. She loves challenging students to not only use their language skills and immerse themselves in another culture, but also to become more inquisitive and engaged global citizens. She is inspired by the dedicated teachers, volunteers and colleagues she works with every day. Contact Katharina: katharina@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2292 or 1-800-892-0022 x 292.

Jennifer Beattie-Cramer
Supervisor of Spanish Language Programs BA International Relations and Economic TheoryJennifer finds working for a nonprofit very rewarding because ISE has an important mission to fulfill. She knows first-hand that immersion abroad is a life-changing experience and she is thrilled to offer students the opportunity to grow through a language and cultural immersion program. Jennifer really enjoys working with teachers who believe in the ISE mission as well! Contact Jennifer: jennifer@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2261 or 1-800-892-0022 x 261.

Tracy Tomberlin
Costa Rica & Mexico Programs BA SpanishTracy loves working with educators who value expanding their classes beyond the physical walls of the classroom.  Tracy taught elementary school English in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico for five years prior to coordinating the Costa Rica & Mexico Programs at ISE.  She also enjoys volunteering at a local nonprofit where she teaches English to recent immigrants from all over the globe. Contact Tracy: tracy@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2262 or 1-800-892-0022 x 262.

Holly Kuisle, France and Quebec Programs BA French StudiesHolly loves contributing to programs that bring language and culture directly to world language students and their dedicated teachers.  Before joining ISE, Holly studied French in Caen, France while living with her French family and then returned to Caen to teach English to middle school students.  As a language lover she is currently learning Spanish and Mandarin and will continue to pursue immersion experiences abroad! Contact Holly: holly@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2265 or 1-800-892-0022 x 265.

Anca Coleman, France Program MA Geography, BA French & GeographyHaving been an Erasmus scholar in Bordeaux, France, Anca highly values the experience of an immersion program and loves to contribute to the life changing experience of other students. She is thrilled to be part of ISE and work with educators in helping students broaden their perspective on the world. Anca has traveled extensively in Europe and she also speaks Italian and Romanian. Contact Anca: anca@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2264 or 1-800-892-0022 x 264.

Jana Stow, Germany Programs MA German, BA German and RussianJana enjoys working with the wonderfully talented ISE staff. She is excited to play a role in building cross-cultural friendships, and to give students the opportunity to put their classroom preparation to use in the “real world”. Jana loves seeing the enthusiasm in students when they realize that they can be understood in another language. Contact Jana: jana@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2266 or 1-800-892-0022 x 266.

Kristi Mueller, Spain Programs BA Journalism and Latin American Studies.Kristi’s favorite part about ISE is getting to work with others who share her passion for international experiences. She first realized the importance of cross-cultural understanding when she studied in Costa Rica as an undergraduate student and later when she volunteered and worked in Ecuador. Contact Kristi: kristi@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2260 or 1-800-892-0022 x 260.

Debby Bluem, Air Coordinator The Travel Career School of MinnesotaDebby has worked as a travel agent for over 25 years and has seen many changes in the travel industry. She loves being part of a team that makes it possible for students to expand their cultural horizons. While growing up, her family hosted an exchange student from Israel and she has replicated this experience for her children by hosting a French student for the past two summers. Contact Debby: debby@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2282 or 1-800-892-0022 x 282.

Courtney Faragher, Programs Registrar BA FrenchCourtney has a passion for international travel and learning about world cultures and is pleased to work for an organization that provides these opportunities for others. After spending time in France while pursuing her Bachelor’s degree, she understands the immeasurable value of being in the foreign country while learning a language. Contact Courtney: courtney@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2281 or 1-800-892-0022 x 281.

Keely Lind, Office Coordinator BA Business AdministrationKeely loves the opportunity to work for an organization that promotes educational travel and cultural competency. She is pursuing Spanish lessons as she believes learning another language is a valuable tool to becoming a true global citizen. She loves to travel and looks forward to taking her dream vacation to Australia one day. Contact Keely: keely@isemn.org | Tel: 952-746-2280 or 1-800-892-0022 x 280.