OIP Staff
Karen Boucias
Director
Karen.Boucias@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 3433
Director since 1995 of both the OIP and international undergraduate admissions, Karen Boucias has over 20 years’ experience in higher education in Kentucky, Florida and Maine. She is the recipient of a FULBRIGHT grant to Germany, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the American University of Bulgaria. An alumna of the University of Maine, she holds a graduate degree from the University of Kentucky.
Sarah Joughin
International Student & Scholar Advisor / Immigration Specialist
Sarah.Joughin@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 3423
Sarah has been advising students and scholars on immigration issues and cultural transition since September, 2003. Her background is in advocacy, immigration and legal services and she has had a life long love of travel and international affairs. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont and in 1991 she studied at the University of Lancaster in the UK. In 1998 while teaching ESL, she had the opportunity to travel throughout Korea and visit both China and Japan.
Orlina Boteva
Study Abroad Advisor
(207) 581 – 1509
A native of Bulgaria, Orlina earned her undergraduate degree at the American University
in Bulgaria, and her graduate degrees at the University of Maine. She spent her junior year abroad at the University of Maine. Orlina joined this office in April 2009.
Mireille Le Gal
Administrative Assistant / Immigration Specialist
Mireille.Le.Gal@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 3423
Mireille has been in the office since 1998. She assists with international student & scholar advising and immigration document processing. She coordinates activities for students & scholars, and organizes Women of the World, a support group for international women. Mireille grew up in France.
Lois E. Farris
Administrative Assistant II – General Administration
Lois.Farris@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 3433
Lois moved to Maine from Florida in October of 2000 and has worked in the OIP since February of 2003. She handles administrative and financial matters and assists students with their bills and scholarships.
Susan Nolan Landry
Administrative Assistant for Study Abroad
Susan.Landry@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 1509
Susan joined the staff in 2001. She works with UMaine students going overseas as well as short-term visiting students from UMaine’s exchange partner schools, assisting the Study Abroad Advisor with prior approval, pre-departure orientation, transfer credit, and other aspects of the program. Susan is active with the American Association of University Women and does volunteer work for Maine Public Broadcasting and other community agencies.
Valerie Nicholson
Administrative Assistant-International Admissions
Valerie.Nicholson@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581 – 2905
Valerie joined the staff in 2005. She is responsible for international undergraduate admissions applications as well as receptionist duties.
