Kari previously worked at NMSU as an Education Abroad Advisor from 2015-2021. During that time, she coordinated the Incoming Exchange Student and National Student Exchange programs, as well as advised for students studying in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa & the Middle East. She returned to NMSU in November 2023 as Program Manager. After studying abroad in India during her senior year of college, she hoped someday to work in the field of education abroad and is excited to realize the same dream for NMSU students! She has called New Mexico home since 1991, but has lived all over the U.S. and the world, to include Germany, China and Japan. 

As Program Manager, Kari is responsible for the day to day operations of the office, as well as coordinating Faculty Led International Programs (FLIPs) and the International Exchange Student Program.