Our Team

Iveta Silova
Director, Center for Advanced Studies in Global Education; Professor Iveta Silova is Professor and Director of the Center for the Advanced Studies in Global Education at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She teaches graduate courses in comparative and international... Learn more...

Ann Nielsen
Associate DirectorAnn Nielsen received her Ed.D. from Arizona State University in Educational Leadership and Supervision. Her interests in education and research have focused upon teacher professional subjectivities, teacher leadership, and... Learn more...

Alejandra Enriquez Gates
Program DirectorAlejandra Enriquez Gates is a Program Director in the Center for Advanced Studies in Global Education where she supports international initiatives on professional development and strategic partnerships. Her experience includes... Learn more...

Kathryn Royston
Project ManagerKati Royston has over seven years of experience in international education and development, with a focus on higher education and mentorship. Before joining the CASGE team in July 2019, she spent several years with FHI 360 in... Learn more...

Yvette Ruppert
Specialist, Business OperationsYvette has extensive experience in customer service and administration. Before coming to the Center, she worked as a Marketing Specialist for a local charter school district. She assisted the school district in the coordination... Learn more...

Lorena Quinones
CoordinatorLorena Quinones is a Coordinator for the Center for Advanced Studies in Global Education (CASGE) at MLFTC. Lorena proudly provides logistical and administrative support to staff, faculty, and international students and... Learn more...
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project

Ruhi Khan
Project DirectorRuhi Khan works in the Center for Advanced Studies in Global Education where she supports international projects in educator professional development and research and also assists with Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College initiatives... Learn more...

Rebecca Grijalva
Project Manager, Lead Design Strategist, Education InnovationRebecca Grijalva is the KSA Project Manager of Non-English Teaching Cohort and has over 30 years of experience in education. Ms. Grijalva has administrative experience where she has facilitated the enrollment of students in... Learn more...
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Yeukai Mlambo
Director Mastercard Foundation Digital Initiative, Asst Research ProfessorYeukai Angela Mlambo is Director of Mastercard Foundation Digital Initiatives at ASU EdPlus and an Assistant Research Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. In her administrative role... Learn more...

Abubakar Idris
Assistant DirectorDr. Abubakar Idris was born and raised in Nigeria. He finished his bachelor’s degree from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He came to the United States to further his education and completed Masters and Ph.D. in the K... Learn more...

Mina Ahmad
ManagerAs the Operations Manager, Mina oversees the daily operations and logistics of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. She also helps inspire Scholars to get involved in the community and create solutions for the... Learn more...

Enyah Abadjivor
Project Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramEnyah Abadjivor is a Project Manager for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU is a comprehensive scholarship program that educates and prepares students from Sub-Saharan... Learn more...
Abou Toure
Coordinator Senior