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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.

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• 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.

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• 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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Clara has led an international life. She was born in Germany and has spent time traveling and living overseas ever since. Her first exposure to the academic side of travel abroad was in spring 2014 when she spent a semester in Copenhagen with the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). It was her time in Copenhagen that inspired her to work in international education.

Clara has since completed two additional abroad experiences: a short study tour through the U.K. and, most recently, completed a two-year master’s degree in Communication from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Throughout, she’s sought out opportunities to work and volunteer in the study abroad field, including volunteering with the international student-run nonprofit AIESEC, and reviewing scholarship applications for the Fund for Education Abroad.

She is thrilled to continue her career by working with the Global Experience Office!

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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!

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• 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.

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• 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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University College Dublin

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Carla Belloch is a fourth year student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and Business Administration. She spent all of 2018 abroad, first on a traditional study abroad at the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia, and then completing a co-op at The Landmine Relief Fund in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Aside from traveling, Carla loves photography, videography, journaling, and writing. She has a passion for helping others fulfill their dreams of going abroad and encouraging everyone around her to travel as much as possible!

Come talk to Peer Advisor Carla about sloths, changing your major 32 times, and female solo travel!

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University of Sydney (USYD)

Landmine Relief Fund in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston

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Charles Quinn is a fourth year student studying Finance and Data Science with a minor in Spanish. He spent the summer studying at the London School of Economics and recently completed a traditional study abroad semester at the University of Sydney in Australia. He has completed two co-ops both in the investment management industry and has had experience applying for jobs in an abroad setting. During his time abroad Charles loved attending local sports events and trying exploring other areas in the country. He is excited to meet with his Northeastern peers and is eager to help them embark on their own adventure abroad!

Come talk to me about DMSB, co-op search, dealing with foreign healthcare insurance.

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University of Sydney

LSE

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Josh Svoboda is a fourth year Marketing and Interactive Media Major who just finished his first study abroad experience in Barcelona. During his time abroad he got the chance to visit cities throughout the UK, Ireland, Morocco, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. He took advantage of his time in Europe to design a 152 page photo book commemorating all of his trips. Previously, he has completed two co-ops, one in the creative services department of the Boston Red Sox and the other in the marketing department at Sense, a startup in Cambridge. When he’s not plotting his next world travels, you can find Josh training with the Northeastern triathlon club team or trying to learn how to ski.

Come talk to Josh about running, photography, the best ways to travel throughout Europe, and learning Spanish!

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ASA at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

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Kestral Johnston is a fifth year student majoring in environmental engineering. Her first abroad experience started in high school when she spent a year abroad in Brazil. After her first year at Northeastern, she knew she wanted to go abroad again and spent 2 months in Cagliari, Italy on a Dialogue of Civilizations. Since then, Kestral has been abroad for almost a year in Christchurch, New Zealand for both the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters. The first semester she spent as a traditional study abroad student, while the second semester was spend working at the University of Canterbury as a research assistant. When not traveling, Kestral enjoys learning about new cultures and different perspectives, and also working on improving water quality. Kestral is very excited to help other students pursue their own study aboard experiences and be a resource for all questions big and small.

Come and chat with Kestral if you want to learn about how to travel around New Zealand, civil/environmental engineering courses, and tips on immersing yourself in another culture!

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Mollie Scott is a fourth year civil engineering student with a concentration in environmental engineering. She participated in a Dialogue of Civilizations in Seville, Spain studying Spanish Language & Culture after her first year at NU. The following summer she went on a Dialogue to Singapore and Indonesia studying Climate Change Science & Policy. After one co-op in the Boston area, Mollie spent six months in Dublin, Ireland on a global co-op at an engineering firm during Fall 2018. She also traveled to Panama twice through a student group on campus. Mollie believes that everyone should have the opportunity to go abroad and is passionate about helping other students to find the right experience for them.

Come talk to Mollie about going abroad as a STEM major, solo traveling, fried plantains, or tips on packing for a very different climate.

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Spanish Language & Culture – 2016

Climate Change Science & Policy – 2017

Dublin, Ireland – 2018 – Waterman Moylan Consulting Engineers

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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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University of Sydney

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Rachna Igwe is a fifth year student who is majoring in Chemical Engineering with minors in International Affairs and Biochemical Engineering. She loves being outdoors, eating sweet, reading crime novels, and travelling! She has completed 3 coops in total with 2 of them being abroad; one at a solar company in Tanzania and the other at a university lab in Chile. Additionally, she studied abroad in Thailand and went on a Dialogue of Civilizations in India. She has learned a lot from her experiences and looks forward to sharing it with the future travellers of the world!

Come talk to Peer Advisor Igwe about backpacking and being a picky eater.

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Raina Levin is a third year student majoring in Psychology with minors in Biology and Spanish. She went on a Dialogue to Argentina and Uruguay in Summer 2017, and spent Fall 2018 studying abroad in Lima at Pontifica Universidad Catolica del Peru. Her first co-op was at a neurobiology lab at Harvard Medical School, where she spent a significant amount of time with fruit flies. Raina loves to travel, and is therefore hoping to co-op abroad this fall, and maybe do another Dialogue, too. For now, she’s glad to be back in Boston, and is especially excited to help other students plan their own international adventures!

Come talk to Peer Advisor Raina about learning Spanish, baking, dogs (please show her pictures of your dog!) and musical theater!

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Richard is a Nigerian Fifth-year International Affairs major, with minors in French and Psychology. He has done two Dialogues to Morocco and France, as well as a Global Co-op in Greece. He has also served as a Teaching Assistant on a Dialogue to France this past summer. Richard has some mentorship experience, having worked as a Career Coach in Boston for one of his Co-ops and as a mentor for incoming international students on campus. He enjoys meeting new people, documenting his travels with pictures and videos of interesting sights, and trying different cuisines. Richard is passionate about studying abroad and is excited to share his global experiences and help students find the best program for them.

Come talk to Richard about Food, Soccer, World Politics, and the thrills of travel and adventure!

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France: Exploring French Culture Through Movie Comedy (Summer 1, 2017)

Morocco, Marrakesh: Colonial Past, Cultural Change, & Economic Development (Summer 1, 2016)

European Public Law Organization, Greece (Fall 2018)

T.A. for “Exploring French Culture Through Movie Comedy” Dialogue Program (Summer 1 2018)

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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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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

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• 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.

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• 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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Bailey graduated from Northeastern University in 2013 with a B.A. in International Affairs and Political Science and again in 2016 with an M.S. in Security and Resilience Studies, where she explored international cyber relations and the future of diplomacy relating to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She is a former co-leader of the United Nations Dialogue of Civilization in Geneva, Switzerland alongside faculty member Denise Garcia, and has a strong interest in international peace and security. She comes to the Global Experience Office in a new role as a Business Operations Coordinator, having previously worked in the office in a few different roles. Originally from the Jersey Shore, Bailey loves traveling to any and all places where water is not too far away!

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• Coordinates portfolio of Dialogue of Civilizations program budgets
• Manages GEO monthly reconciliations
• Responds to budget and invoice enquiries for Dialogue of Civilizations programs
• Maintains GEO operations reporting systems including QuickBooks

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Lauren graduated in 2011 with a BS in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida (UCF).  She spent her senior year working with the UCF affiliated nonprofit International Medical Outreach (IMO) as the Associate Director of Public Relations.  Through IMO, she was able to go on a life-changing trip to Cali, Colombia which awakened her desire to extend horizons through global interactions for herself and others.  Lauren then served two years with AmeriCorp’s Massachusetts Promise Fellowship becoming a program manager for after school leadership, conflict resolution, health, and community building curricula.  During this time Lauren completed her MS in Nonprofit Management at Northeastern University, becoming a fellow Husky!  She also loves playing soccer, an international sport that has afforded her the opportunity to meet and learn about different people and cultures.  These experiences shaped her personal goals to foster spaces for people to interact with one another and build a deeper understanding of different cultures.  She is thrilled to be working in an office that promotes these values and provides her an avenue for promoting international exchanges for all to experience.

Key Roles

• Processes payments for operating expenses
• Serves as the Concur reconciliation contact for GEO's office expenses
• Assists with GEO's Human Resources policies and procedures
• Responds to budget and invoice enquiries for Dialogue of Civilizations programs
• Responds to Concur enquiries
• Assists with the hiring and on boarding of the GEO Staff

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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!