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After studying abroad in Italy and Ethiopia as an undergraduate student, Amanda developed a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures. During her senior year of college, she worked in the Center for International and Intercultural Studies at St. Lawrence University as the Italy Student Ambassador. Upon graduating from college, Amanda spent two years teaching English as a Foreign Language in China. She subsequently completed her Master’s degree in International Education Administration through Endicott College, spending summers at the Leysin American School in Switzerland. Joining Northeastern from a technology company, Amanda is excited to be working with students again and eager to share her enthusiasm for exploring new cultures.

Key Roles

• Provides frontline advising for students exploring global opportunities.
• Coordinates promotional and outreach events, information sessions, and classroom visits.

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Anne McDonnell joins Northeastern University following 12 years at a CAPA The Global Education Network, an international education organization in Boston, where she served as the Director of Enrollment and Advising. Anne graduated from UMASS Amherst with a degree in Spanish language, and spent her own semester abroad in Seville, Spain. Having developed a passion for travel and exploration, Anne has visited over 50 countries across 6 continents with a personal goal of traveling around the world. Anne completed her Master’s at UMASS Boston in Global Health and Human Rights. She is excited to be involved in connecting Northeastern students with meaningful global experiences.

Key Roles

• Responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvements of GEO’s holistic 360° advising
• Manages day-to-day functions of GEO’s advising team and ensures integrity of GEO’s advising processes
• Builds and maintains close ties with academic advising departments and global co-op faculty to ensure consistency and continuity of advising
• Leads the Student Advisory Council in partnership with Assistant Director of Program Design
• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio

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Emilia's passion for global education began during a semester abroad in Granada, Spain and has grown ever since! Her first overseas experience inspired the topic of her undergraduate thesis, which investigated the role of identity development in the relationship between study abroad and global citizenship. After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology from Marymount University, Emilia returned to Europe as an English teacher. She worked across Italy within English immersion summer camps, and later taught with the Spanish Ministry of Education in secondary schools in Zaragoza, Spain. Emilia completed her Ed.M. in Prevention Science and Practice from Harvard University, where she studied cultural adjustment and student development during the study abroad re-entry transition. While pursuing her Masters, Emilia also worked with high school seniors as a college counselor in a Boston charter school. Emilia looks forward to supporting students as they prepare to step outside of their comfort zones and embark on exciting journeys of growth and discovery!

Key Roles

• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio
• Guides students through goal setting, program application, course selection and other steps on their the way to their global experience
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and Welcome Back events
• Global Coop resource for GEO's Advising team

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Jeff is from Phoenix, Arizona and studied abroad in Breda, Holland.  He worked for seven years with education abroad providers and led student programs to England, France, Costa Rica, Cuba and Peru.  He received his M.A. in International Higher Education from Lesley University in May 2016 and previously worked at the Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center at the Colleges of the Fenway in Boston.

Key Roles

• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio
• Guides students through goal setting, program application, course selection and other steps on their the way to their global experience
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and Welcome Back events
• GEO's lead on diversity initiatives

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Kristina graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in French and Religious Studies. During her undergraduate experience, she participated in a year-long study abroad program in Strasbourg, France. After graduating, Kristina spent a year teaching English in the South of France and extended her time there through traveling and immersing herself in European culture. She also holds a M.S. in Global Studies and International Relations from Northeastern University. Kristina is extremely passionate about global education, international travel, and languages.

Key Roles

• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio
• Guides students through goal setting, program application, course selection and other steps on their the way to their global experience
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and Welcome Back events
• Leads GEO's scholarship program.

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Lauren joins the Global Experience Office at Northeastern from the Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange office at the University of Illinois, where she served as a coordinator and managed a portfolio of study abroad programs. As an undergraduate at Syracuse University, Lauren studied abroad in London, and returned to campus to serve as a global ambassador.  Lauren continued her education at Syracuse University to receive a M.S. in Higher Postsecondary Education.  While pursuing her master’s, Lauren worked at the International Student Services office at Syracuse University which further fueled her interest in international education.

Key Roles

• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio
• Guides students through goal setting, program application, course selection and other steps on their the way to their global experience
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and Welcome Back events
• Primary liaison to GEO's student advisory council
• Leads initiatives around mental health and well-being

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Nora joins the Global Experience Office at Northeastern from the Education Abroad Office at Penn State University where she served as an Advisor and managed a portfolio of study abroad programs.  She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Connecticut where she studied abroad at the University of Wollongong in Australia and a M.A. in International Education from the School for International Training in Vermont where she participated on a field course in Barbados and Trinidad and interned at SIT Study Abroad.  Nora’s international education experience includes teaching English in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, to international students in Boston, and traveling throughout Western Europe and the Americas. Nora’s study abroad experience inspired her to pursue international work, travel and further her education.  She is passionate about connecting students to meaningful, life changing experiences and is excited to be part of the GEO team.

Key Roles

• Advises students on a variety of global experiences in an assigned regional portfolio
• Guides students through goal setting, program application, course selection and other steps on their the way to their global experience
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and Welcome Back events
• Supervises the Peer Advisor Program.
• Lead on Pre-departure Orientation.

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Originally from Texas, Rachel began traveling at a young age and developed an enthusiasm for culture, people and languages. She studied International Studies at The Ohio State University, during which she attended four study abroad programs in her four-year degree, including an international co-op. Rachel then completed her Master's Degree with University College London, where she focused her dissertation on the impact of international education on students. Before joining Northeastern, she worked at Rice University as an International Advisor and Houston Baptist University as the Coordinator for International Student Services. Rachel loves how working for GEO combines her passions for students, cultures, education and travel.

Key Roles

• Advises all incoming exchange students during their time at Northeastern
• Manages the Incoming Exchange Program, including student applications, program logistics, orientation, cultural events and liaising with partner Universities abroad
• Serves as GEO's main point of contact for TerraDotta and incoming international interns

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Alexa Soares is a fifth year Behavioral Neuroscience student. She studied abroad at UCD in Dublin, Ireland in Fall 2017. She has completed three co-ops in research labs at Harvard and UC San Diego. When not in the office, she's usually in Nightingale looking at brains under a microscope. She has experience mentoring and advising students in various groups on campus and is excited to help others plan their perfect global experience!

Come talk to Peer Advisor Alexa about COS, ice cream, research, and coping with Irish weather!

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Study Abroad:

• University College Dublin

Co-op:

• Boston Children’s Hospital,
• Harvard Medical School (Boston),
• UC San Diego (CA)

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Nao is a fourth year student pursuing his BSBA with concentrations in Accounting and Entrepreneurship. This past summer, he spent two months studying abroad in Australia at the University of Sydney. During his time in Australia, he also traveled to Melbourne and made it up to Cairns to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef. On top of his study abroad, he also traveled to Japan and Thailand. Nao completed his first co-op at one of the Big Four accounting firms. He is looking forward to meeting with anyone interested in studying abroad and finding the right program for each student!

Come talk to Peer Advisor Nao about getting around in Australia, sports, food, learning Japanese, and anything business related!

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Study Abroad:

• University of Sydney

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Before joining GEO at Northeastern, Jenna Garchar served as Associate Director of Faculty-led & Custom Programs at the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), where she ensured the ongoing development of the highest quality custom programs for over 350 member institutions and over 3,000 annual participants. She has a B.A. in French and Global Studies-Africa and a certificate in Global Leadership from Ohio University. As an undergraduate, Jenna joined a faculty-led program in Nha Trang, Vietnam and spent a semester studying in Dakar, Senegal. After graduation, she taught English in South Korea before joining CIEE in 2014. Jenna comes to Northeastern with a passion for international education and looks forward to creating high-quality, accessible programs for students.

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Lane joins the GEO from Boston University School of Law, where she worked with international LL.M. students and managed their portfolio of study abroad programs. She has a B.A. from Colby College where she pursued a double major in Spanish and Music. During her undergraduate degree, Lane participated in study abroad programs to Salamanca, Spain and Kalimpong, India. Lane enjoyed her experience abroad so much that after graduating she returned to Spain to teach English in public secondary schools in Ciudad Real and Burgos through a program sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Education. She also has a M.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership studies from Boston University School of Education. Lane is passionate about international education and is thrilled to be a part of the GEO team, helping students to engage in meaningful study opportunities abroad.

Key Roles

• Develops and maintains GEO programs and partnerships in an assigned regional portfolio
• Develops and cultivates strong sustainable relationships with university partners, program providers, and onsite vendors
• Facilitates negotiations of partnership agreements and vendor contracts; develops program budgets
• Conducts periodic evaluation of GEO partners and programs

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Anguila, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, French Guinea, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Ireland, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent’s & Grenadines, Scotland, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (US & UK), Wales.

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Meisha graduated from Northeastern University in 2012 with a B.S. in Political Science and minors in International Affairs and African American Studies. During her time at Northeastern, she participated in Dialogue of Civilizations to Trinidad and Tobago, Italy, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. After graduating, she returned as a teaching assistant for a Dialogue of Civilizations program to Grenada. She also has an M.S. in Global Studies and International Affairs from Northeastern. She enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. She is also passionate about global education and loves working in an office that promotes valuable international experiences for students.

Key Roles

• Develops and maintains GEO programs and partnerships in an assigned regional portfolio
• Develops and cultivates strong sustainable relationships with university partners, program providers, and onsite vendors
• Facilitates negotiations of partnership agreements and vendor contracts; develops program budgets
• Facilitates negotiations of program contracts, budgets and agreements.
• Conducts periodic evaluation of GEO partners and programs

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Andorra, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greenland, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lesotho, Liberia, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mayotte, Monaco, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

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Rosa graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S in Business. Prior to working at GEO, she worked at the College of Computer and Information Science at Northeastern University. She is extremely passionate about international education and helping students receive international experiences. She has a love of travel and speaks Farsi and Turkish (Azari).

Key Roles

• Develops and maintains GEO programs and partnerships in an assigned regional portfolio
• Develops and cultivates strong sustainable relationships with university partners, program providers, and onsite vendors
• Facilitates negotiations of partnership agreements and vendor contracts; develops program budgets
• Conducts periodic evaluation of GEO partners and programs

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Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco,

Oman, Poland, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic (Slovakia), Slovenia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Fiji, Germany, India, Indonesia, Laos, Liechtenstein,

Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam

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Bryan holds an Ed.D. and a M.Ed in higher education, both from Harvard University. Previously, he served as Associate Director of the Office of Global Affairs at Brandeis University. As a scholar of higher education, Bryan focuses on the history and internationalization of curricula and the rise of the modern research university. He is a New Civics Early Career Scholar at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Sustainable Development Fellow with GVI: Global Vision International. A former Research & Scholarship Network Leader with NAFSA, Bryan is currently TLS Knowledge Community Coordinator, Content Team, 2020 and 2021 Annual Conference Committee, for NAFSA, and the co-editor of NAFSA’s Global Studies Literature Review

Key Roles

• Builds and maintains an extensive familiarity with the Northeastern University curricula and GEOs partners curricula through research and communications with departments and colleges
• Maintains and grows a comprehensive database of GEO partner unique strengths and available subject areas to inform Northeastern departments and administrators
• Identifies gaps in Northeastern curricula and areas for enhancement
• Creates and maintains a repository of best practices and creative solutions to curricular integration, and develops a system of sharing the best practices across the University
• Acts as GEOs liaison to the academic departments and Colleges; helps develop advising tools integrating global experiences into degree progression, and ensures that GEO materials and advising practices accurately reflect curricular requirements and college policies

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Prior to working at Northeastern, Wen specialized in student account receivables in and around the Boston area for more than 15 years. Born and raised in Taiwan, Wen received her B.S. degree in Accounting from Ming Chung University. She then attended University of Maine to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration. From her upbringing and the travel opportunities over the years, Wen has developed a profound respect for different cultures and the desire to make an impact through global education. Wen is excited to join GEO Finance & Operations team and is ready to be part of the task force that opens the door of global experience to all students.

Key Roles

• Manage day-to-day functions of GEO’s Finance & Operations team and to maintain sound fiscal and budget management system
• Work with the Senior Associate Director to implement processes and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with program design managers on budget planning and flight arrangement
• Perform monthly reconciliation and ensure timely payment/invoice processing
• Respond to budget and/or expenses related inquiries

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Alex graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BA in Japanese Language and Asian Studies, and received his Master’s degree in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey. Alex has studied and worked in Japan for two years studying archaeology, teaching English, and working as an apprentice at a sake brewery. Alex is passionate about facilitating international education opportunities and promoting intercultural communication competency. During his spare time, he enjoys exercising and learning languages.

Key Roles

• Assist student with questions and technical issues related to study abroad courses
• Process and update courses in the transfer credit system (TRS)
• Reconcile and process transcripts from all study abroad programs
• Enroll and withdraw students in study abroad courses

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Erin Mossop oversees all contracts for the Global Experience Office, as well as any and all International Contracts that go through Northeastern University. Having benefited personally and professionally from overseas experiences, the mission of GEO is one that she seeks to share with the Northeastern community. Prior to this role, Erin worked at Northeastern University within Human Resources. She holds a bachelor degree in Finance at Siena College and is currently pursuing her masters at Northeastern University.

Key Roles

• Manages the contracting process for all new and existing partnerships
• Oversees GEO’s immediate contract needs and projects future project needs
• Initiates agreements with new partners
• Oversees management of contract database for all GEO partner contracts and agreements
• Ensures GEO’s contract compliance with all applicable Northeastern University policies and agreements

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Jenny graduated in 2013 with a BS in Communication Studies from Emerson College.  She then served two years in AmeriCorp’s Massachusetts Promise Fellowship as a Leadership & Civic Engagement Fellow and an Associate Enrichment Coordinator. In her second year of the Fellowship, Jenny took on the role of Public Relations Senior Fellow and managed the programs social media and marketing presence. During this time she completed the Non-Profit Leadership Institute program, designed for Fellows at Northeastern! She was then hired by her host site, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, to serve as the Student Life Specialist, charged with planning all events and managing communications for the Upper School and Collegiate Institute. Working in a Communications role for a student serving/educational organization has always been her goal - so she is excited to be serving in this capacity at GEO!

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Sandra is originally from Bucharest, Romania's capital. She has graduated college with a Mathematics-Physics degree and has experienced various cultures from a young age. From here she caught the travel bug, as well as realized the importance of understanding different cultures, and decided to pursue a career in Business at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland.
Wanting to expand her travels to more than Europe and Asia, she jumped at the opportunity to spend her Industrial Placement year at Northeastern University in the Global Experience Office.
When not travelling, she can be found dancing, playing volleyball, longboarding, visiting museums, drawing, taking photographs or trying new restaurants.

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• Marketing
• Event & Workshop Management
• Advising
• Administrative Support
• Project Development

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Courtney is a fifth year student with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Courtney studied abroad her first year through the N.U.in program, spending 4 months studying at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, she completed her first co-op abroad in London, England as the fundraising intern for World Child Cancer. Outside of study abroad and co-op experiences, Courtney has spent time living in Costa Rica while working at a local orphanage and traveling throughout the UK, Australia and New Zealand during her international experiences. Previously, Courtney has worked as a GEO ambassador on the Res Life team, visiting classrooms and representing GEO at Northeastern events. Courtney wants to inspire others to step outside of their comfort zone and explore global opportunities, and help show students that anyone can go abroad, even STEM majors!