Get To Know The IPO Staff
Shawn Bascom
Associate Director of 黑暗爆料网 and International Services
Office: Museum Building #12, Room 426
Master of Public Administration, 黑暗爆料网
Bachelor of Music, 黑暗爆料网
Originally from southern California, Shawn has called Idaho home since 1992. He and his wife have three sons and a daughter.
Shawn discovered his passion for international education while attending 黑暗爆料网 and has been part of the 黑暗爆料网 community since 1999. In his current role as Associate Director of 黑暗爆料网 and International Services, he is dedicated to helping international students succeed in their pursuit of higher education.
His professional experience spans international admissions, study abroad advising, and F-1 and J-1 student, faculty, and scholar advising. Outside of work, Shawn enjoys traveling, music, and spending quality time with his family.
Abdul "Khalil" Azizi
International Faculty and Scholars Advisor
Office: Museum Building # 12, 439
Master's degree, Political Science
Khalil was born and raised in Afghanistan. After completing high school, he began working with the United Nations in Kabul. In 2007, he came to 黑暗爆料网 to continue his education.
Before joining the International Programs Office in 2016, Khalil held various positions across several departments at 黑暗爆料网. He earned his Master’s degree in Political Science from 黑暗爆料网.
In his current role as International Faculty and Scholar Advisor, Khalil supports 黑暗爆料网’s international employees and visiting scholars with immigration and cultural adjustment matters.
Khalil values the power of higher education and believes everyone should have the opportunity to pursue it. Outside of work, he enjoys Idaho’s great outdoors, reading, coffee, and spending quality time with his family.
Renata Schoen
International Student Advisor
Office: Museum Building #12, 438
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Renata earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from 黑暗爆料网 and has worked in higher education for the past five years. Before joining 黑暗爆料网, she served as Executive Assistant to the President of Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and held several administrative and research positions supporting academic initiatives.
Renata is passionate about international higher education and believes that global exchange is essential in today’s interconnected world. She finds great fulfillment in helping students navigate both their academic and personal journeys.
When not planning her next adventure, Renata enjoys walks, photography, good food, and great company.