Meet our team

Supporting Your Unique Adventure

We are excited to explore NSE with you. Our team is comprised of full-time professional and student staff. Each NSE student ambassador is an Iowa State students who has completed an exchange through NSE at unique campuses across the consortium. Each experienced unforgettable adventures and unique classes on their exchange, and they can't wait to connect with you.

Learn More at NSE Info Sessions

During fall and spring semester, to explore any part of the exchange process simply stop by our info sessions in 1080 Hixson-Lied any week day from 12-1pm to meet with a NSE ambassador. Can't make it during those times? No problem. Simply schedule a time to connect.

During summer session and academic breaks, schedule with a NSE coordinator to learn more.

To schedule an appointment,

Call our office at (515) 294-6479
Email nse@iastate.edu
Find us on Navigate Student under the "Study Abroad/National Student Exchange" care unit

Allison Severson

Director

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Director

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Allison Severson

About me: I received a B.A. Advertising with a minor in Political Science in 2009 & a M.S. Higher Education in 2011, both from Iowa State University!

Ask me about: Anything related to Hixson and National Student Exchange

Phone: 515-294-6479

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Lydia Richards

Coordinator

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Coordinator

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Lydia Richards

About me: I studied Music (Flute Performance) and International Affairs at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 2019. I flew in an airplane for the first time during the summer after I graduated high school; since then, I've never looked back and love to travel any opportunity I get.
Ask me about: Anything related to National Student Exchange, or travel!
Phone: 515-294-7679
Email: lrich@iastate.edu

Meet with Lydia
Sage

NSE Ambassador

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NSE Ambassador

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Sage

I'm studying: Psychology, with a minor in Philosophy
I exchanged to: University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau
About me: I am a first-generation student passionate about psychology and healing others. I have a few creative outlets such as crocheting, nail art, and fashion. I love nature and the mountains. NSE made me fall in love with Alaska and I hope to return and settle down there in the future. My greatest bit of wisdom: Perspective is reality!
Ask me about: Alaska, psychology, philosophy, and how to make exchanging possible for you!
Meet with me: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12-1pm

Meet with Sage
Tara

NSE Ambassador

NSE Ambassador

Tara

I'm studying: Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship
I exchanged to: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
About me: I am currently a senior passionate about health and wellness, running, and reading. While on exchange, I trained for and ran my first-ever half marathon and traveled to four of the Hawaiian Islands. NSE has given me the opportunities of a lifetime and some of my best friends. I cannot wait to visit Hawai'i again soon!

Ask me about: Where to start with the exchange process, Hawai'i, swimming with sharks, and book recommendations
Meet with me: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm

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Emma

NSE Ambassador

NSE Ambassador

Emma

I'm studying: Supply Chain Management with a minor in Business & Technology Consulting
Exchanged to: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
About me: I am currently a junior passionate about travel, well-being, learning, and growing. While in Hawai'i, I island-hopped and saw all the beauty the islands have to offer. I also met the most amazing people and learned so much about myself. NSE is the opportunity of a lifetime and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone looking for their next great adventure.
Ask me about: How to start your next great adventure, all things Hawai'i, and NSE as a whole!
Meet with me: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm

Meet with Emma

Meet our team

Supporting Your Unique Adventure

Learn More at NSE Info Sessions

To schedule an appointment,

Allison Severson

Lydia Richards

Sage

Tara

Emma

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