CIBER Advisory Council

The CIBER Advisory Council (CAC) is composed of a dynamic group of international executives, academicians and entrepreneurs, all volunteering to serve the University of South Carolina and the Darla Moore School of Business in an all-important advisory capacity. Members play a vital role, serving as a primary link for both the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Darla Moore School of Business to the global business community. CAC activities and responsibilities include assisting with student internship and placement, curriculum development, international business program assessment/evaluation, targeted outreach to the business community and applied research themes.

Council Members*

Laura Buen Abad
Senior Director of Technology
Sonoco
Hartsville, South Carolina

Michelle Abraham
Director (State Director)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Columbia, South Carolina

Robert Cox
Chair, Department of Political Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Flavia Eldemire
Associate VP for Counseling and Placement
Chair, Division of Business Administration
Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina

Marc van Essen
Senior Associate Dean for International Programs and Partnerships
Professor of International Business
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Kurt Goblirsch
Department Chair, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Josh Grace
Assistant Professor, History
Director, Walker Institute
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Karen Hall
Deputy Executive Director, Rule of Law Collaborative
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Melita Heyward
Chair, Department of Business Administration
Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina

Sandra Kelly
Vice Provost, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and
Director of Global Carolina
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Tatiana Kostova
Professor of International Business
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Gerry McDermott
Professor of International Business
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Fred Monk
Senior Advisor, International Strategy & Trade
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Columbia, South Carolina

Bill Reynolds
Owner, Beaufort Tours
Columbia, South Carolina

Francisco Sanchez
Assistant Chair and Undergraduate Director
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Hildy Teegen
Professor of International Business
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Ex Officio Members

Kendall Roth
CIBER Executive Director
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

*As of October 2022

Darla Moore School of Business