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Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M University

Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M University

Our Team

Office of the Director

Ambassador Eric M. Bost

Interim Director
Works to carry on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug by overseeing the Institute and its international training programs.
Phone: 979-458-3406
Email: Eric.Bost@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

B. Keith Cole

Acting Deputy Director and 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

 

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