NUin Staff
Our Boston Team
Theresa Arnold, Assistant Dean Offshore Academic Programs, Director NUin
Theresa is responsible for the overall development and execution of the NUin programs. Theresa served as an NUin Site Director in 2007.
Thomas Robinson, Associate Director for NU Global Admission Initiatives
Tom serves as a liaison between the College of Professional Studies and Undergraduate Admissions. Tom served as the NUin Greece Site Director in 2008.
Elizabeth Shaw, Academic Program Coordinator
Liz is responsible for the coordination of the hiring of staff, the Pre-departure Program, and the pre-departure operational plan.
Kelley Vanacore, NUin Co-op
Kelley is a middler (third year) Criminal Justice major at Northeastern University and is currently on co-op for the NUin program. Kelley is responsible for initial student and parent communication via phone and email, and assists the NUin staff in the pre-departure operational plan.
Our On Site Team
Spending the semester abroad at one of the NUin sites is an exciting and rewarding opportunity and the NUin program is committed to maintaining a healthy, safe, fun, and academically challenging environment for all participants.
As part of this commitment, NUin provides a minimum of three staff members at each site. Each site will have:
- at least one professional Site Director;
- two International Student Advisors
Together, this team of professional staff and upper-class Northeastern students can respond to a range of issues and serve as a resource to students on-site and family members at home.
Site Director (SD) Job Description:
While abroad, the Site Director acts as the main agent for student safety and security, and facilitates on-site program management and coordinate all administrative duties. Additionally, SD enhances student learning and support student growth by acting as a resource and role model, teaching the one-credit Global Experience course for the students, and organizing its required service learning component.
International Student Advisor (ISA) Job Description:
The ISAs are Northeastern University co-op students. They work as a peer advisors, educators, guides, role models, and support persons for NUin students, while keeping the safety and well-being of the students as their number one priority. The ISA also build community by developing and leading social, educational, and stress management activities with a focus on the safety and support for the extraordinary experience that the NUin program has to offer.
Lauren Kettler, Site Director
Lauren Kettler (Site Director) – I am excited to once again participate in the fantastic program of NUin! As the Site Director for NUin England last year, I worked with a strong team to establish a solid inaugural program and to also expand cross cultural competencies of participating students. I am a double alumnus of Northeastern University with a B.S. and M.A. and an alumnus of Trinity College Dublin with an MPhil in Political Science. After living in Ireland, I moved to the Czech Republic where I continued to work in promoting youth leadership and global citizenship I have traveled throughout Europe for over ten years, including many inter-railing adventures that allowed me to see the vast cultures throughout the continent. One of my favorite places in Europe is London, a city I lived in while completing my M.Phil thesis and still travel to frequently. I return to London this autumn with enthusiasm to help facilitate the amazing opportunities that come from NUin England.
Barbara Lee, International Student Advisor
From a Hawaiian paradise to Sin City, it was always a dream of mine to
attend college on the East Coast. Starting my fourth year I finally came to be a Psychology major. On campus, I stay active in many organizations that have led to me to plan a 24-hour, city-wide scavenger hunt with six hundred participants, to clean toys for underprivileged children, to mentoring a group of twenty honors students. Last summer, I went to Japan to study Japanese and I have just returned from Gold Coast, Australia where I spent four months studying and traveling. My passport is filled with stamps from Japan, Korea, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia, and I look forward to nothing more than adding a few dozen more in there! Last fall, I had the amazing opportunity to be a Resident Assistant in Kennedy Hall for freshmen and still maintain contact with my former staff members and residents. I am a very open and honest person and I love planning events just as much as I love traveling, which is why I am so excited to be an ISA for London’s NUin program this year!
Zhenyi (Stephanie) Shi, International Student Advisor
My name is Zhenyi ,aka Stephanie. I’m a rising middler sociology major. I was born in China, and went to school in England at the age of 13. After 5 years in England, I decided to come to America for University. I like traveling a lot! I’ve been to Singapore, Malaysia , Russia and South Korea in Asia; New Zealand in Oceania and over 5 countries in Europe. Sports are also my other passion. I used to run for county back in England, and currently play for Northeastern on the women’s rugby team. I can’t wait to meet you all and take you on board to China! It’s a country with immense diversities and cultures, of course delicious food and I’m sure it will not only be an experience, but something to be remembered for a life long time. Welcome to Northeastern! Welcome to London!
Curtis W. Hoover, Co-Site Director
I am 3rd year PhD student at the University of Tampere in Finland. Before moving to Finland, I worked at two universities in Boston from 1995-2007. I have 13 years professional work experience in student
affairs, teaching experience and experience working with international education. Most recently I served as a member of the Student Life staff on the Fall 2008 voyage of Semester at Sea where I sailed around the world with 700 American undergraduate students. I graduated with a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1995. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Writing from High Point University. I look forward to an exciting NUin experience!
Leighanne Regan, Co-Site Director
Hi, my name is Leighanne and I will be the Site Director for the NUin Greece Program! I am currently finishing my PhD in Higher Education at the University of Denver. I am originally from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I received my bachelors and masters from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I was a Classics major in my undergrad, studying Latin and Ancient Greek. I worked abroad for three summers in Italy as an archaeologist and cannot wait to be abroad again in the fall! I have designed and taught multiple courses at the University of Denver, especially around social justice and community engagement. When I am not taking or teaching classes, I am out taking photos for Shot Magazine or training for the next physical adventure.
Anna Swanson, International Student Advisor
My name is Anna Swanson and I am from Seattle. I am a junior at Northeastern University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. My passions are travel and cultural exploration. I have always loved meeting different people and learning about their way of life. I have been on many group expeditions, including: a service-based trip to Zambia, a wilderness exploration trip to Alaska, and a trek through the Indian Himalayas. Last fall I was an International Student Advisor (ISA) in the first NUin program in London and I am excited to start this new adventure as an ISA in Greece!
Alex Plum, International Student Advisor
My name is Alex Plum and I recently completed my sophomore year at Northeastern. I am from Doylestown, PA, which is about 25 miles north of Philadelphia. I enjoy playing golf, sailing, and cooking. I am a huge fan of Philly sports and I love to go down to see games as often as possible. Since I was young I sailed boats in the summer time. Because of this passion I joined the Sailing Team at Northeastern at the beginning of my sophomore year. The Sailing Team offers great opportunities to travel and meet people from all over New England. After a trip to England my senior year of High School, NUin seemed like a great fit for a co-op. I look forward to meeting a number of new people through this program and welcome everyone to the Northeastern community.
Jillian Pammett, International Student Advisor
My name is Jillian Pammett and I am a Junior here at Northeastern University. I am a Sociology/Criminal Justice double major and a Resident Assistant. I love working in Residential Life and am working towards a career in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Music is my passion. I love to travel because I love the opportunity to meet new people and learn new languages and see or try things that are totally new to me. I believe that we are going to have a fabulous experience in Greece and I cannot wait to meet you all!
Contact Us
Please send any questions or concerns to nuin@neu.edu or call 617-373-6447.
We look forward to hearing from you!