Experience

Barnard College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Study Abroad

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Daemen University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director of Global Programs

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2019

  Study abroad dutiesManage all study abroad processes including applications, policies, and timelines. Work closely with Director and faculty to design faculty-led programs, organize program itineraries, and arrange budget details. I led the creation of a first-of-its-kind program focused on social justice in Northern Thailand which was successfully executed and added to our portfolio. Prepare study abroad participants by leading all pre-departure activities and collecting necessary forms. Develop study abroad marketing strategy and create all electronic, web, and printed materials. Speak frequently to parents, staff, and prospective students about the benefits of study abroad at orientation, International Education Week, Study Abroad Fair, etc. Protect institutional liability by ensuring participants meet insurance requirements and programs exceed safety standards. Advise students on institutional and national study abroad scholarship awards. Invited to serve as a Gilman Scholarship Selection Panelist (Summer 2016 and Fall 2018 cycles). Maintain office website as well as recruit and train student assistants. Selected to participate in partner site visit to Limerick, Dublin, and London.International student services dutiesServe as the Designated School Official (DSO). Advise new, and continuing international students on visa processes, maintaining F-1 status, and immigration benefits. Completed F-1 SEVIS Essentials - Levels I, II, and III through International Education Training Services (IETS). Monitor changes to immigration regulations to ensure student and institutional compliance. Guide students experiencing personal and cultural adjustment issues. Assist in the planning of International Student Orientation each semester, along with the extracurricular activities of the office. Interface with offices across the institution to advocate for and retain international students.



UC Santa Barbara

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Advisor, Education Abroad Program

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Managed the recruitment, selection, and orientation of over 200 undergraduate students. Advised perspective and current participants on study abroad programs in China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Increased participation in these programs by 50 students in first year. Conducted frequent informational presentations on EAP programs, academics, finances, and policies. Advocated for underrepresented students through specialized marketing, presentations, and scholarship promotions. Assisted with grant renewal and recruitment strategy for Freeman Foundation scholarship funding. Participated on selection committee for institutionally sponsored scholarships and monitored completion of award requirements. Selected to take part in site visits to partner universities in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Collaborated with EAP team on recruitment strategy, streamlining communications, and improving the student experience. Served on the campus-wide Dream Scholars Resource Team for undocumented students



D'Youville University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013



Canisius College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012



McGill University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012