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Alissa has always had a strong interest in leaning about other cultures and experiencing the world through travel. Alissa has a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire where she pursued a major in Communication and a minor in Social Work. During her undergraduate degree, Alissa studied abroad to Florence, Italy which sparked her passion for international education. Alissa’s interest in education and travel led her to pursue a degree in higher education in hopes to work in study abroad. She received her Master’s degree in College Student Development and Counseling here at Northeastern where she had the opportunity to return to Italy, spending time in Macerata. Following her graduate degree, Alissa traveled to Israel through Birthright before starting her previous position in Academic Advising. She is thrilled to be back at Northeastern, where her love for international education and student advising comes together at GEO.

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Africa, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey.

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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

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, Uruguay, Wales.

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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 Center at the Colleges of the Fenway in Boston.

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England (summer programs), Mexico, United States.

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Kristina graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2014 with a BA 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 is extremely passionate about international education and loves promoting the many different global opportunities available at Northeastern University. 

Key Roles

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner institutions abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events
• Oversees the evaluation process for international partnerships
• Manages GEO scholarship and funding programs

Portfolio

Spain and Portugal

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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 all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner Universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia/ Oceania Region and Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

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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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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

• Advises students on all types of study abroad programs
• Manages the application process
• Liaises with partner universities abroad
• Holds info sessions, pre-departure orientations, and welcome back events

Portfolio

China, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Sweden.

Bio

A recent Northeastern graduate, James joined the GEO team following the completion of his B.S. degree in Economics. During his time at NU, he studied abroad at the University of Sydney in Australia and participated in a Global Co-op in Seoul, South Korea at People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE), a humanitarian NGO working with North Korean refugees. He loves film, photography, hiking, and, most of all, travel. In the future, James plans to pursue a Master’s degree in International Development or Economic Policy in either Denmark or France.

Key Roles

• Organizes international incident support communication network
• Manages traveler health and safety materials
• Coordinates student deviations
• Analyzes GEO student and program data

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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

• Manage front desk operations
• Present and promote GEO programs
• Coordinate partner visits
• Manage GEO email account
• Act as first point of contact for GEO visitors
• Maintain data for the office

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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!

Key Roles

• 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

Bio

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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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 recently 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

• Provides visa support and guidance to students and faculty participating in global co-op, study abroad, and DOC programs
• Generates supporting paperwork for student and faculty visa processes
• Facilitates workflow of visa processes for students

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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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Before joining the Global Experience Office at Northeastern, Kristin spent several years facilitating international exchange experiences through a cultural exchange agency after graduating from Quinnipiac University with a B.A. in Communications in 2008. In 2013, she moved to London to pursue an M.A. in International Relations at King’s College London, which she finished in 2014. With a wealth of travel experience, including an undergraduate study abroad semester in Cork, Ireland and a backpacking trip through Europe, she is excited to join the GEO and help students to broaden their horizons through international experiences and global interactions.

Key Roles

• Provides visa support and guidance to students and faculty participating in global co-op, study abroad, and DOC programs
• Generates supporting paperwork for student and faculty visa processes
• Facilitates workflow of visa processes for students

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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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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

• Processes student billing including additional charges, refunds and withdrawals
• Processes invoices for Study Aboard
• Oversees budget and invoice enquiries for Dialogue of Civilizations programs
• Manages Concur enquiries
• Creates Dialogue of Civilization Budgets

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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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Shaina joined the Global Experience Office after working with international students as an Activity leader for EF Education First in their Language Travel department. She also assisted the University of Vermont’s Student Services Office in the College of Arts and Sciences. Shaina has a B.A. in Global Studies from the University of Vermont, where she studied abroad at the University of Newcastle in Newcastle, Australia. She is very passionate about educational travel and is thrilled to be a part of the Northeastern University Global Experience Office team.

Key Roles

• Manages the study abroad courses/credit transfer process
• Manages course equivalency database
• Manages study abroad course selections requests
• Maintains student academic records from study abroad

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Key Roles

• Supports the department with programming, administration and events
• Working closely with staff on GEO marketing materials and projects
• Oversee all GEO Scholarships; Blogs, video's and photo journals.
• Support the GEO Peer Advisor and GEO Ambassador program with GEO Coordinators
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of Study Abroad and Dialogues of Civilian Fairs

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Lexi Smith is a recent Northeastern Graduate from Cape Cod, Mass. Lexi caught the travel bug at a young age, and has studied and worked abroad several times while attending Northeastern. Her first global experience with the school was on an Alternative Spring Break to Ecuador. Since then, she has studied architecture in Berlin, Germany and participated in a Spanish language and culture Dialogue of Civilizations in Peru. Lexi just returned from a global co-op in Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a marketing intern for a travel company – quite possibly the best co-op around! Lexi loves to learn as much as possible and have unforgettable experiences in new and exciting international settings, and is eager to help other students do the same

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Devin Windelspecht is a Northeastern graduate from North Carolina. Devin has taken part of two Dialogue of Civilizations, one to the Balkans to study conflict and conflict resolution, and a second to Jordan to study Arabic and Middle East politics. He has also engaged in two international co-ops, first as a journalist in Bosnia and Serbia and, most recently, working in conflict reconciliation in Northern Ireland. When not traveling, Devin can be found hiking, kayaking, or rock climbing in his home in the Appalachian Mountains, or busy learning new languages such as Spanish, Arabic, and French.

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Courtney Woodman 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!