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The Center is housed within the Office of Global Engagement, under the leadership of the Executive Director.
Annique Kiel
Executive Director
Global Engagement and International Programs
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: 515-271-2084
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Annique Kiel serves as the Executive Director of Global Engagement for Drake University. Annique leads Drake’s mission to build a global perspective through activities, learning opportunities and student development. Significant portions of the mission include creating learning experiences for Drake University students and faculty around the world.
Hannah Sappenfield
Assistant Director of Global Partnerships
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
Hannah Sappenfield serves as the Assistant Director of Global Partnerships at Drake University. She has been involved in global and community partnership-building and international education throughout her career, including work with the Institute of International Education (IIE) and Iowa Sister States. Hannah also currently oversees the Mandela Washington Fellowship at Drake as the Administrative Director. In addition to her native English, Hannah speaks fluent French and some German.
Dawson Urquidez
Drake Principal Center for Global Citizenship Student Intern
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
Dawson Urquidez serves as the current Intern at the Drake Principal Center for Global Citizenship. He is a current undergraduate student at Drake University, double majoring in Politics and Law, Politics, & Society. With a passion for international topics, his current work focuses on connecting Drake University and the Des Moines community to global institutions and networks.
