Staff Directory | SIS

Academic Advisor

Ubah Aden is an Academic Advisor to undergraduate students in the School of International Service (SIS). Ubah works with current and prospective students to achieve their academic goals at American University.

Assistant Director, Office of Program Development

Academic Advisor

My 18 years at SIS have been the most rewarding in my life. The students are the life of our School. It is a privilege to work with all of those I advise now and have advised over many years. My experiences before SIS are pretty boring. I grew up in ... [More]

Director International Program Development

Assistant Dean of Facility & Administration

Dean clapper has worked in SIS for 16 years as Dean of Budget. Currently he is tasked with the responsibility of representing SIS in the team that is building the new SIS building.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Maria Green Cowles is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs where she is responsible for all faculty, curricular, and advising matters in SIS.Dr. Cowles' research focuses on the European Union (EU) and global public-private governance. She is a lea... [More]

Assistant Director, Graduate Academic Advising

Program Coordinator

Rebecca Davis joined the American University community in 2006 as both staff and student.  After working in University Publications as the University’s Photo Librarian, she moved into her current role as the International Peace and Confl... [More]

SIS Development Assistant

Staff Assistant

Irina is the Program Assistant for Dr. Egan, the Director of Comparative and Regional Studies in the School of International Service.

Assistant Dean, Budget & Personnel

Academic Advisor

Associate Dean, Graduate Admissions & Program Development

Systems Analyst

Director of Academic Advising

Jim came to American University in July 2001, when he worked in the SIS Dean’s Office. He transitioned into academic advising in 2002 and became the Director of Academic Advising in August 2008.  He previously worked in residence lif... [More]

Academic Advisor

Justina completed a two-month tour through nine countries of what was then Europe after graduating from college. Her goal as an advisor is to help students figure out what they are passionate about and how they want to make a difference in the world... [More]

NSLC Program Coordinator

Director of Development, School of International Service

Assistant Director of International Graduate Admissions

Staff Assistant

SIS Welcome Center Manager

Budget Coordinator

Web Communications Coordinator

Anne "Annie" Lyon joined the SIS community in November 2008 and became full-time in May 2009 as a Web Communications Coordinator.

Director, Inter-American Defense College Master Programs

Dr. Daniel Masis-Iverson returns to the School of International Service from the School of Political Science at the University of Costa Rica. Dr. Masis-Iverson also holds a JD from the University of Costa Rica.

Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Meagan McKee joined the School of International Service academic advising team in February of 2008. Prior to her work at SIS, she worked for the School of Public Affairs AU-NTL Program, where she advised graduate level mid-career professionals.&a... [More]

Assistant to the Dean

Administrative Assistant

Marketing Manager

Joe performs print and web marketing functions for the School of International Service.

Assistant Director of Development - Sis

Program Coordinator for the Peace Building Institute

Lakshitha Saji Prelis serves as the Associate Director of the Institute. He is currently involved in several peacebuilding, conflict resolution and coexistence initiatives both in the United States and abroad.Mr. Prelis has over 15 years experience w... [More]

Academic Affairs Assistant

Academic Advisor

Program Coordinator

Director of Academic Affairs

Dir-Global Environmental Policy Prog

Dr. Judith Shapiro is the Director of SIS’ Global Environmental Politics Programs, including the Dual Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development with University for Peace in Costa Rica. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, inc... [More]

Staff Assistant

Samuel Shepson is the Division Assistant for the Division of International Politics and Foreign Policy at SIS.  In his capacity as Division Assistant, Samuel is responsible for coordinating activities on campus, advising prospective students... [More]

Program Associate

Coordinator/Academic Advisor

Director of Graduate Admission & Financial Aid

Academic Advisor

Ronald "Wim" Taylor joined the SIS academic advising team in the summer of 2008 with significant academic advising experience with various student populations on several collegiate campuses. More recently, he served ... [More]

Senior Budget Coordinator

Academic Advisor

Julie Wickham has been an undergraduate academic advisor in SIS since summer 2001.  Initially an advisor for all SIS freshmen, Julie now works with undergraduate students at all academic levels.  Prior to working at American... [More]

Staff Assistant