Our Staff

Get To Know The IPO Staff

Shawn Bascom

Associate Director of Admissions and International Services

Office: Museum Building #12, Room 426

Master of Public Administration, Idaho State University
Bachelor of Music, Idaho State University

Shawn was raised in southern California and has lived in Idaho since 1992. He has a wife, three boys and a daughter. Shawn gained an appreciation and love for international education while attending Idaho State University and has been working at ISU since 1999. He is currently the Associate Director of Admissions and International Services and enjoys assisting international students succeed in their pursuit of higher education. Shawn’s experience in international higher education includes international admissions, study abroad advising, F-1 and J-1 regulations and student, faculty and scholar advising. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, performing and writing music and spending quality time with his wife and kids.

Abdul Khalil Azizi

International Faculty and Scholars Advisor

Office: Museum Building # 12, 439

(208) 282-2963

khalilazizi@isu.edu

Master's degree, Political Science

Khalil was born and raised in Afghanistan. After completing high school, he began to work with the United Nations in Kabul. In 2007, he came to Idaho State University to continue his education.

Before khalil joined the IPO office in 2016, Khalil worked in different departments in different positions throughout his career at ISU. He graduated with a Master's degree in Political Science from Idaho State University.

Khalil is currently serving as International Faculty and Scholar Advisor in the IPO.

Khalil values the importance of higher education, and he believes that every individual should have the opportunity to receive high education. Khalil enjoys a range of outdoor activities here in Idaho, and also he enjoys reading books, drinking coffee, and spending quality time with his family when he is not at work.

Renata Schoen

International Student Advisor

Office: Museum Building #12, 438

(208) 282-4465

renataschoen@isu.edu

Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Renata received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Idaho State University and has been working in higher education for the last five years. Renata previously worked as the Executive Assistant to the president of Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and served in other administrative and research roles over the years.

In her spare time, if no trip is planned, Renata enjoys walks, photography, good food and good company.

Renata is passionate about international higher education and believes that international educational exchange is necessary in our modern interconnected world. She enjoys helping students on their academic and personal journeys.