From printed materials to Center visits to program spotlights, these resources are designed to help you feel informed and prepared before, during, and after your students’ study abroad or internship experience with us.
Your Customized Program Contacts
Questions, ideas, inquiries? We’re here to help! The Customized Program Contact is your main point person, and you also have access to IES Abroad support through our General Contacts list.

Nicole Granacki
Assistant Director
✉️ ngranacki@IESabroad.org
📱 312.261.5003
🏫 Serves Schools In: AR, LA, OK, TX

Robin Leephaibul
Assistant Director
✉️ rleephaibul@IESabroad.org
📱 312.261.9016
🏫 Serves Schools In: AK, BC, ID, OR, WA, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Islands

Sherene Awong
Customized Program Manager
✉️ sawong@IESabroad.org
📱 Phone: 312.261.5022
🏫 Serves Schools In: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Nick Falzone
Customized Program Manager
✉️ nfalzone@IESabroad.org
📱 312.264.5979
🏫 Serves Schools In: IL, MI, WI

Amine Mechaal
Customized Program Manager
✉️ amechaal@IESabroad.org
📱 312.264.5125
🏫 Serves Schools In: DE, DC. MD, PA, VA, WV, NJ, NY, CT, NH, ME, MA, RI, VT

Kristine Ilagan
Customized Program Manager
🏫 Serves Schools In: AZ, CO, IN, KS, KY, MT, NE, NM, OH, UT, WY