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Sandy Fagan
Start Date April 2023 Interests Traveling • Snow Skiing • Water Skiing • Reading • Global News “I worked as the operations manager for Australian program at IFSA from 2002 through 2008. I have such fond memories of facilitating study abroad experiences for students, that I have come back for more. Traveling and living abroad…
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Sean Campbell
Start Date January 2023 Interests Avid Gardener • Aspiring Locavore • Melomaniac • Travel Enthusiast • Dad-Joke Connoisseur “International education provides opportunities for the learner to grow in personal and profound ways. I am passionate about breaking down barriers to make these opportunities available to all people.” Education Sean earned a bachelor’s degree in music…
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Margaret McCullers
Start Date October 2015 Interests Advocate • Ally “It’s really rewarding supporting college students as they pursue international opportunities that often positively and permanently impact their lives. I’m especially passionate about ensuring studying abroad is possible for anyone who wants to thrive abroad.” Education Margaret has a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with…
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Regina Owens
Start Date March 1994 Interests Love to Read • Love to Play Games • Dog-lover • A Bit Nerdy “I love that we have brought together so many people who excel in every role, enjoy what they do and are passionate about study abroad.” Education Regina graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree…
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Lara Azzola, Ph.D.
Start Date January 2012 Interests Dance • History of Art • Espresso Coffee • Strolling • Hiking • Outdoor Activities • India “It is very rewarding to witness how students’ relation with their new environment changes in the course of the semester, when they start understanding difference, embracing diversity and becoming more cultural sensitive/nuanced individuals.”…
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Jill Reister, Ph.D.
Biography Jill Reister is the Assistant Director of Programming at the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center, overseeing affiliate programs and supervising a large team of program advisers. Prior to joining the Learning Abroad Center in 2015, she worked at the University of Cincinnati for more than a decade. Jill holds a doctorate in educational…
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Joe Mee
Start Date April 2023 Interests Hiking • Fishing • Sea Swimming • Student Activism • DIY “Galway is a cultural, exciting, and progressive city. I am so excited that as part of my role, I can help others experience everything I have come to love about the city I call home. I have been in…
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Madison Rolls, Ph.D.
Start Date January 2025 Interests Avid Wordle-er • Jeopardy Fan • Board Game Enthusiast • Traveler • Perpetual Language Student “The simultaneously magical and heartbreaking part of studying abroad is that one never does return the same as when they left. Watching students transform into more empowered, resilient, and independent versions of themselves during their…
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Nicole Desjardins Gowdy
Biography Nicole Desjardins Gowdy is the Senior Director of International and Domestic Programs at Pomona College in Claremont, California. In this role, she oversees outbound study away in 71 programs in 38 countries, including five programs administered by Pomona College. Approximately half of Pomona College students participate in study away. Nicole’s work at Pomona College is inspired and informed by…
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Madison Burda
Start Date November 2025 Interests Amateur Birder • Nature Photographer • Language and Culture Enthusiast • Passion for Soccer • Aspiring DJ “Studying abroad with IFSA was the best decision I’ve ever made because it gave me so many incredible experiences and friends around the world. Now, I am excited to help fellow students chase…
