International Activities Coordination Group (IACG)

The International Activities Coordination Group (IACG) is composed of members who advise on, or are engaged in, planning international activities.

The International Activities Coordination Group (IACG) keeps senior administration informed of internationalization efforts across campus, serves as an advisory group to the UC Berkeley Senior International Officer (SIO), EVCP, and Chancellor, coordinates high-level campus global initiatives, and develops, recommends, and/or advises on international activity guidelines, international affairs, and international communications for the UC Berkeley campus as needed.

For more information about Berkeley's international activity policies, guidelines, and resources, please visit UC Berkeley's Guidelines for Developing International Activities

To submit an international activity for IACG review, please refer to this form.

For questions related to campus international activity or the IACG, please contact geo@berkeley.edu.

International Activity Coordination Group Members

list of IACG committee members in alphabetical order by last name
NameTitle and Department
Lisa Alvarez-CohenIACG Chair, Vice Provost of Academic Planning & Senior International Officer
Jennie AkuneChief Recruitment Officer, Extended Education (SSALLEX)
Andrew BessonAssociate Director, Fund Policy - University Development & Alumni Relations (UDAR)
Leona ChenYouth Protection Coordinator & Enterprise Risk Analyst, Office of Risk Services (On Leave)
Zelena WilliamsEnterprise Risk Management Analyst
Charlotte CowdenDirector, Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR)
Gina DalyDirector of Federal Relations, Government and Community Relations
Laila DeBerryCampus Risk Manager, Risk Services
Jeroen Dewulf*Professor German & Dutch Studies; Faculty Academic Director of Study Abroad; Director of the Institute of European Studies; Director of the Center for Portuguese Studies
Tiff DressenStrategic Initiatives Manager, Vice Chancellor for Research Office
Ivor EmmanuelDirector, Berkeley International Office
Rebecca SabloInterim Assistant Vice Provost & Chief of Staff, Vice Provost for Academic Planning Office
Cecilia FuraSenior Manager, Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA)
Eric GiegerichDirector, Industry Alliances Office (Innovation & Entrepreneurship liaison)
Nicolas GoldSenior Contracts Administrator- New Academic Ventures (NAV-B)
Liv HassettAssociate Campus Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs
Mio Katayama OwensAssistant Dean, International and Executive Programs, Rausser College of Natural Resources
Ying-Sing (Cynthia) LaiGlobal Engagement Officer, Global Engagement Office (GEO)
Quan LucAssociate Director, Business Contracts & Brand Protection (BCBP)
Noam PinesAssociate Director, Sponsored Projects Office (SPO)
Colette PlumAssistant Dean, UC Berkeley Study Abroad
Christopher ReedGlobal Engagement Coordinator, Global Engagement Office
Rick RussoDean, Extended Education (SSALLEX)
Matthew SherburneDirector, International Partnerships, College of Engineering & CEO, Berkeley Educational Alliance for Research in Singapore (BEARS)
Ashley SpinelliDirector, Global Engagement Office (GEO)
Karl van BibberProfessor of Nuclear Engineering (faculty senate representative)
Erika WalkerSenior Vice Dean of Instruction, Haas School of Business
Brian WarshawskyDirector, Research Ethics and Compliance
Kairi WilliamsAssistant Vice Chancellor, Research Administration and Compliance
Wen-hsin Yeh*Professor, Department of History

*Faculty academic senate appointee

IACG Meeting Dates

The IACG typically meets on the third Thursday of each month, year around, from 11am-12pm, with the exception of July and December.

Dates are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts, holidays, and campus operations. Please contact geo@berkeley.edu with questions.

IACG 2024-2025 Charge letter

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IACG Minutes

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Submit a complex international activity for IACG review

The IACG provides guidance and timely feedback for the successful establishment and operation of international activities, while mitigating risk and protecting the reputation of UC Berkeley.