Our Staff and Board
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Executive Director, Northern Nevada International Center:
Carina A. Black, Ph.D.
A native of Argentina and a citizen of Switzerland and the US, Carina Black has lived in the United States since 1988. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1997 in Comparative Politics. She is the first Executive Director of the Northern Nevada International Center. Currently, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Council for International Visitors. As a faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno, Dr. Black has taught courses in global studies, world politics, comparative politics, democratization, international organizations and Latin American politics. She has also been actively involved in international education for the local community, and support programs for minority groups. Dr. Black is the mother of four children and is fluent in four languages. (You can send Carina Black an e-mail message, to cblack [Email address: cblack #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])
Language Bank and Language Course Coordinator:
Soraya Morz
Soraya Morz joined our staff in January, 2007. Soraya was born in Colombia, South America. She has a degree in Engineering and Economics. She worked in the IT industry for several years. Her dreams include furthering her knowledge of different cultures, which is why she is excited to be part of NNIC and the wonderful contribution they make in her community. She and her husband Frank live in Reno, NV with her and their 5-year old son, who’s now in 1st grade. She enjoys hiking, traveling, camping, reading and music. They are members of Calvary Chapel of Sparks. Soraya finds her job at NNIC challenging, rewarding, and an excellent opportunity to put all she learned in use. She loves her job and Reno. (You can send Soraya Morz an e-mail message, to smorz [Email address: smorz #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])
International Visitor Leadership Program Coordinator:
Jenny Bishop
Jenny Bishop is a Senior at the University of Nevada Reno. She is Majoring with General Studies with a duel minor in Italian, and business, and an emphasis in International Affairs. Jenny studied abroad for four months in Viterbo Italia. While over seas she traveled a little around Europe and went to Belgium, England, Switzerland, and Germany. She is intrigued by all of the different cultures and languages of the world and wants to continue learning about them. Hopefully, she will have the ability to study abroad one more time possibly in New Zealand. You can send Jenny Bishop an e-mail message, to jbishop [Email address: jbishop #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])
International Visitor Leadership Program Coordinator:
Joaquin Roces
Joaquin is currently a senior at the University of Nevada Reno majoring in International Affairs with a dual minor in French and Criminal Justice. His focus is in the Middle East. In addition, Joaquin studied Russian language for four years at the UNR under Professor Macura. Joaquin also studied Russian and Soviet tactics while serving as a US Marine from 1985 until 1988 when he was medically discharged for wounds received in the line of duty. Joaquin has served his home state of Nevada in the public sector under the Governor’s office and within several commissions. He has been a criminal prosecutor in Indian Country representing various tribes of Northern Nevada and has been twice appointed as a Special Prosecutor for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He is a member of The Our Lady of Snows Parish and is active within his faith community. (You can send Joaquin Roces an e-mail message, to jroces [Email address: jroces #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])
Education Outreach Coordinator:
Natasha Majewski
Natasha was the initial planner for the first NNIC Global Kids Summer Camp in 2005 and has now returned to the Center after spending two years backpacking across South America, beginning in Argentina and ending in Colombia. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2005 Cum Laude with a duel major in Journalism and Spanish and a minor in Photography. She has worked for various publications and was an editor for her campus newspaper. Natasha studied for one year in Alicante, Spain. In total, she has traveled to 18 countries in North and South America, Europe and Northern Africa. She loves learning how people around the world live and is an avid Yerba Mate drinker. (You can send Natasha Majewski an e-mail message, to majewski [Email address: majewski #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])
Intercultural Business Education and Training (IBET) Program Manager:
Cheryl Woehr
Cheryl joined the NNIC staff in 2003 when she began the IBET Program providing cultural awareness and diversity training programs to local businesses and organizations in the Reno area. She grew up in a military family and has traveled much of her life. She has traveled to over 26 countries in 4 continents and lived overseas for 9 years in Spain and Libya. She holds a M.A. degree in Psychology, Counseling and a B.A. in psychology. She has extensive experience conducting training for educational institutions, government agencies, non-profits, professional associations and small and large companies. (You can send Cheryl Woehr an e-mail message, to cwoehr [Email address: cwoehr #AT# nnic.org - replace #AT# with @ ])