Office of the Director
Dr. Elsa Murano
Director
Works to carry on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug by overseeing the Institute and its international training programs.
Phone: 979-845-4154
Email: Elsa.Murano@ag.tamu.edu
Ann Pierce
Assistant to Director
Assists the Director with all aspects of daily operations. Carries out the coordination and management functions of the Institute.
Phone: 979-458-1186
Email: ann.pierce@ag.tamu.edu
Ambassador Eric M. Bost
Deputy Director for Financial Operations & External Relations
Phone: 979-458-3406
Email: Eric.Bost@ag.tamu.edu
B. Keith Cole
Associate Director for Program Development
Leads new program development activities.
Phone: 979-845-8713
Email: BKCole@ag.tamu.edu
Ryan Edmondson
Student Technician
Assists in day to day operations of the institute.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: Ryan.Edmondson@ag.tamu.edu
Program Development
Nicole Eskew
Cost Proposal Coordinator
Responsible for developing all sponsored program budgets and other cost proposal materials.
Phone: 979-458-6225
Email: Nicole.eskew@ag.tamu.edu
Program Implementation
Africa and the Middle East Region
Dr. Jack Elliot
Regional Director
Builds relationships with local and international partners in African countries. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region.
Phone: 979-458-8109
Email: jelliot@tamu.edu
Dr. Ignacie Tumushime
Acting Assistant Director
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-9776
Email: Ignacie.Tumushime@ag.tamu.edu
Dr. Maad Rawandoozi
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-1168
Email: maad@ag.tamu.edu
Jessica Spence
IAEFP Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities for the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP) in Ghana.
Email: jessica.spence@ag.tamu.edu
Eurasia Region
Dr. Tim Davis
Regional Director
Builds relationships with local and international partners in Asia. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region.
Phone: 979-847-5887
Email: t-davis5@tamu.edu
Alicia Macmanus
Assistant Director
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-845-7683
Email: alicia.macmanus@ag.tamu.edu
Kristen Berger
Program Manager
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-8556
Email: kristen.berger@ag.tamu.edu
Latin America and Caribbean Region
Dr. Roger Norton
Regional Director and Director of the Center for Coffee Research and Education
Builds relationships with local and international partners in Latin American and Caribbean countries as well as for the Center for Coffee Research and Education. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region and for the CCRE.
Phone: 979-458-1129
Email: roger.norton@ag.tamu.edu
Jason Vogel
Program Manager
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-5579
Email: jason.vogel@ag.tamu.edu
Elizabeth Tabares
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-9813
Email: elizabeth.tabaresvil@ag.tamu.edu
Special Initiatives
Kazakhstan Initiatives
Dr. Mike McWhorter
Senior Director
Manages and Implements Kazakhstan Projects and Initiatives.
Phone: 979-845-7697
Email: Mike.McWhorter@ag.tamu.edu
Center for Coffee Research and Education
Eric Brenner
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-5578
Email: ebrenner@ag.tamu.edu
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation
Dr. Nicole Lefore
Lab Director
Coordinates with USAID and other partners to develop the effective use of water through small-scale irrigation in developing countries.
Phone: 979-458-8109
Email: Nicole.Lefore@ag.tamu.edu
Matt Stellbauer
Associate Program Director
Coordinates with USAID and other partners to develop the effective use of water through small-scale irrigation in developing countries.
Phone: 979-458-5536
Email: matt.stellbauer@ag.tamu.edu
Abbey Kunkle
Program Coordinator
Coordinates with USAID and other partners to develop the effective use of water through small-scale irrigation in developing countries.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: abbey.kunkle@ag.tamu.edu
International Training
Rebecca Skaff
Associate Director
Manages all aspects of the Office of International Training Programs.
Phone: 979-862-1950
Email: Rebecca.skaff@ag.tamu.edu
Business Operations
Rhonda D’Agostino
Administrative Services Manager
Manages payroll and human resources.
Phone: 979-845-3763
Email: rdagosti@ag.tamu.edu
Nancy Patrenella
Business Administrator I
Manages accounts payable, accounts receivables, and keeps records of property/inventory.
Phone: 979-862-7723
Email: nancy.patrenella@ag.tamu.edu
Robbie Allen
Business Administrator I
Manages accounts payable, accounts receivables, and keeps records of property/inventory.
Phone: 979-847-6166
Email: Robbie.Allen@ag.tamu.edu