Internationalization Courses - Faculty

Ebrahim Bamanger is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Denver, where he serves in the Center of World Languages and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, with minors in Instructional Systems Technology and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures from Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana. His diverse academic background underpins his innovative approach to teaching and research. 

Brian Cicero (Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University; MBA, International Business, Regis University) works for the University of Denver and maintains a private consulting practice. Brian brings expertise and more than 20 years of experience in international relations, organizational leadership/development, strategic planning, human resource development, business operations, professional development and coaching. Brian’s passion is mentoring/coaching/educating learners to prepare them to work in the ever competitive global market both as a leader and global citizen. 

Amani Gashan is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver. She holds a Ph.D. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, with two minors in Instructional Systems Technology (IST) and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC) from the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. Amani has worked locally and internationally with diverse age groups, cultures, and educational levels. Her six years of professional experience and the diverse academic background supports her innovative approach to teaching and research. Amani is passionate about educating learners to prepare them for the competitive global market and cultures, both as leaders and global citizens. She has authored over 12 published papers worldwide. 

Ping Huang works primarily at Rocky Vista University as an Educational Learning Specialist. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver (DU). Ping has a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from DU and a master's in teaching Chinese as A Second Language from National Kaohsiung Normal University. She worked in Taiwan, India and came to the U.S. in 2017. Ping enjoys learning languages, cultures, and people's stories. She also engages in immigrant dialogues, research, and bridging the gaps in education. 

Levi Lindsey brings over 10 years of professional experience working internationally in a variety of roles and industries ranging from higher education, learning and development, and tech. He has studied and worked in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Australia, and traveled to 26 countries. His favorite part about teaching is helping learners connect seemingly abstract concepts to their own lives that result in an "ah-ha" moment. 

Luke Parrott brings over nine years of experience in international experiential education. He is currently the Director of Graduate Admissions at Daniels College of Business.  Prior to his current role, Luke directed a gap year program, where he managed operations in seven countries with a diverse leadership team. He holds an MBA from the University of Denver Daniels College of Business, an MA in International Development from Eastern University, and a BS in Sport Management from Miami University. Luke enjoys hiking, road biking, and trying new restaurants all over the Denver metro area with his partner, Amanda, and three young daughters. 

Camilla Raymond comes from a diverse heritage that finds its origins in a British Caribbean, Maroon, and Sephardic Jewish blend. This background influences her research in migration, decoloniality, and religious communities in the ancient and modern world. In addition to her role as instructor in the Office of Internationalization at the University of Denver (2017- present), she teaches Global Studies-Culture in the Department of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Colorado School of Mines (2023- present). 

Dan Solomon is an Advisor in the Office of International Education and Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver. Dan is originally from suburban Chicago and earned a B.S. in Visual Communication from Bowling Green State University and an M.A. in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Dan has participated in study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, and work abroad (working holiday) experiences. Since returning to the US after five years abroad, Dan has worked in international education and intercultural learning, and is a Qualified Administrator of the IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) which we'll learn about in this course.  

Dr. Alisha Stanton graduated from the Morgridge College of Education doctoral program at the University of Denver. After spending many years in broadcast sports and music entertainment she entered the field of education, and following the completion of an internship in Lancaster England, along with traveling throughout Latin America with secondary students, she developed a passion for global and international knowledge. In addition to creating global experience opportunities for students of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds, her current research initiatives also focus on bridging the gap between institutional research and the larger public through media resources.  

Natalie Wolfe began teaching at the University of Denver in January 2023. Prior to joining the DU community, Natalie taught various age groups in many different settings, including high schools, university and language schools. She has studied in both Germany and Austria and fondly remembers taking students abroad as a high school teacher. Natalie co-wrote the German curriculum for the Lawrence Unified School District and served on the board of the German School of Northeast Kansas for 5 years. Her academic interests include the role of peer-peer interactions in language development, grading for proficiency and second language acquisition during study abroad.