Meet the Team
Executive Director, Global Engagement Office
Donna Anderson
406-243-2212
Associate Director, Global Engagement Office
Director, Study Abroad and Partnerships
Marja Unkuri-Chaudhry
406-243-2296
Advising & Program Coordinator, International Students & Scholars
Ikuko Valgenti
406-243-2279
Ikuko “Koko” Valgenti is a dedicated international advising and program coordinator with over 15 years of experience in international and academic support services in higher education. She has served in international programs at four U.S. universities, developing broad expertise in English language programs, education abroad, international admissions and advising, and program management.
Koko joined the 91次元 as an academic advisor in September 2019 and became part of the International Students & Scholars team in June 2023. Originally from Kumamoto, Japan—a sister state to Montana for over 40 years—she began her career as a middle school English teacher in Japan, where she served for eight years.
She holds a degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Public Relations in the U.S., reflecting her strong academic foundation and commitment to student success and development. She enjoys visiting cafes and local events and eateries in Missoula.
Program Manager, English Language Institute
Grant Gorsegner
406-243-2084
Grant has over 8 years of experience working with international students and working in TESOL. He spent several years in South Korea and Japan before making his recent return to the United States.
Outside of work, you can find Grant spending time with his family, pursuing his passion of board game and TRPG design, finding new ways to incorporate technology into the classroom, and cooking.
He is currently studying French on his own in hopes of visiting friends and family in Canada and France.