Karina Kline-Gabel

Karina Kline-Gabel, MA, currently serves as the Director of Global Partnerships at James Madison University and is a Board Member at VPM, both positions held since June 2025. In addition, Kline-Gabel has been the President of the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) since May 2003 and served on the Virginia Latino Advisory Board under Governor Ralph S. Northam from December 2016 to January 2024, advising on issues important to the Latino community in Virginia. Kline-Gabel's academic background includes a Master's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs/Latino Studies from James Madison University. Previous roles include serving as a Lecturer of Spanish at Bridgewater College and an Instructor of Spanish at the University of Virginia.