Faculty and Staff
Brad Bodenhausen
Director, International Leadership and Training Center
Mr. Brad Bodenhausen has a master’s degree in international affairs and administration from Missouri State University and a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and political science from the University of Central Missouri. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Bodenhausen is active in various community service organizations, including Rotary International and the Springfield Sister Cities Association. He also teaches international business courses at MSU, and his favorite topic for research and teaching is cross-cultural communications.
Previous to his employment as Director of the ILTC, Mr. Bodenhausen served as the executive vice president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, where he directed the Chamber’s international program, featuring long-term partnerships with chambers of commerce in China and Mexico.
Jinzi Fan
Health Care / China Programs Specialist, International Leadership and Training Center
Ms. Jinzi Fan received her master’s degrees in business administration and health administration from Missouri State University. Her experiences at Missouri State helped her develop a better understanding of the needs and goals of international students, enabling her to provide outstanding customer service to the international students and professionals that participate in ILTC leadership development programs. She specializes in developing and coordinating ILTC programs in the areas of health care, biotechnology, agriculture, engineering, entrepreneurship/business and leadership. Jinzi originally came to Springfield as one of the first exchange students from her home university in China, Henan University of Economics and Law.
Nyamdavga Byambasaikhan
Graduate Assistant
Nyamdavga Byambasaikhan is currently serving as graduate assistant in the ILTC at Missouri StateUniversity from 2023. He hold a bachelor’s degree in Land management engineer from Mongolian university of Life science, graduating in 2018. He is pursuing a master’s degree at Missouri State University. With a keen interest in business and management, he actively contributes to support and assists our department as part of his role.
Patrick Foster
Graduate Assistant
Patrick Foster is an international student from St. Catharines, Canada. He attended
Brock University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science. During
his time at Brock, he was elected President of the Brock University Students' Union,
advocating for student issues at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. He also served on the Brock University Board of Trustees. After completing his term,
he was hired by the university as a Strategic Development Advisor, where he coordinated a referendum to fund a fitness facility expansion through an increased ancillary fee.
After leaving Brock University, Patrick started a small consulting business, managing the affairs of several real estate agents with a focus on marketing, property management, and operations. He later joined PepsiCo Canada in a sales role, specializing in large retail accounts and gaining extensive sales training.
Since moving to Springfield, Missouri, to pursue a Master of Science in Project Management at Missouri State University, Patrick has worked as a Graduate Assistant, supporting students in various capacities. He also spent a year at Missouri State University's branch campus at Liaoning Normal University in China, where he served as a Teaching Assistant. Patrick is currently working towards his CELTA certification to enhance his skills in teaching English as a second language.
Nomin Munkhbaatar
Graduate Assistant
Nomin Munkhbaatar is a Program Assistant at the International Leadership and Training Center at Missouri State University, where she coordinates and executes leadership training programs for international professionals and students. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration and Management, as well as a Master of International Affairs, both from Missouri State University. Nomin is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication, further enhancing her expertise in fostering effective cross-cultural communication and leadership development.
