Karen Fenton

Karen Fenton is an experienced International Scholar Advising Specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since February 2020, providing support to international scholars on immigration and visa regulations. Prior to this role, Karen worked at North Carolina State University from July 2013 to January 2020, where positions included Program Assistant in the Office of Global Engagement and International Taxation Specialist, focusing on compliance and support for foreign national employees. Educational credentials include a Master of International Studies in International Higher Education Administration and a BA in International Studies: Cultural Studies from North Carolina State University, supplemented by studies at Université catholique de Lille. Additional experience includes roles as a Nursery Caregiver at Good Shepherd UCC and a Team Member at Target.