Office of International Programs

Andrew Williard (he/him/his) serves as the Front Office Assistant for the Office of International Programs.

Originally from the foothills of Appalachia, Andrew earned bachelor's degrees in German Language and Literature and Environmental Economics from Appalachian State University. Before joining OIP, he completed a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship at a high school in Dresden, Germany. Building on his interests in environmental policy and German language and culture, he went on to complete a dual transatlantic master's program, earning a Master of Arts in Comparative Climate Change Politics from UNC Chapel Hill and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Following the completion of his graduate studies, Andrew returned to the High Country to support the next generation of students pursuing international experiences. In his role with OIP, he is passionate about helping students navigate opportunities to study abroad and engage with the world beyond campus. Outside the office, Andrew enjoys hiking, gardening, learning to play the banjo, and exploring diverse cultures through food and music.