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, Technology & Marketing
Sonoco
Hartsville, South Carolina

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

Carl Dahlman
Director
Walker Institute of International & Area Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Flavia Eldemire
Dean
Business, Education and Social Science Division
Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina

Marc van Essen
Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and
Associate Dean of International Programs and Partnerships
Professor of International Business
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
Business Administration Department
Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina

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

Paul Malovrh
Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

Gerry McDermott
Chair
Sonoco International Business Department
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

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

Sam Todd
Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Global Affairs
Office of the Provost
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

Marki Jones
CIBER Director
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

*As of December 2024

Darla Moore School of Business