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Peter Morales, Ph.D.
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Biography Peter Morales is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Square One, a non profit supporting families in Massachusetts. Peter previously served as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology for Country Bank in Ware, Massachusetts, driving technology, security, data and AI strategy. Peter has held technology and strategy leadership roles at NYU, the NYSE,…
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Kate Morris, Ph.D.
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Biography Kate Morris became the 19th President of St. Lawrence University, a nationally ranked liberal arts college in Canton, NY, in July, 2021. She joined the St. Lawrence community after 24 years at Butler University, where she most recently served for over nine years as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. She earned her undergraduate…
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Marek Neuman
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Start Date November 2024 Interests Singer and Guitarist • Prague Lover and Tour Guide • Speaker of Multiple Languages “I know it can be challenging to study abroad. My goal is to help students make this experience not easy, but easier.” Education Marek earned a master’s degree in political geography and tourism from Charles University…
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Katsuo Nishikawa, Ph.D.
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Biography Katsuo Nishikawa is the Director of the Center for International Engagement and Associate Professor of Political Science. His academic work explores how individuals shaped by non-democratic regimes develop positive attitudes toward political participation and democracy. While his primary research focuses on Mexico’s evolving democratic landscape, he is also engaged in studies on Latino immigration—specifically…
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Stephanie Northrop
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Start Date January 2025 Interests Avid Hiker • Urbanist • Learner • Singer • Women’s Soccer Enthusiast “Living abroad has brought me so much joy and confidence, and it’s an experience I’m passionate about bringing to other students.” Education Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychological science from Pomona College and is currently working on…
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Ola Ogunkanmi
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Start Date April 2026 Interests Aviation & Plane Spotting • Technology & Data • Travel & Culture • Problem Solving • Continuous Learning “I’m passionate about using data to bring clarity and trust to decision-making, especially in international education, where the right insights can transform student experiences and outcomes.” Education Ola holds a BSc in Business…
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Bartolome “Bo” Oszanca
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Start Date December 2023 Interests Adventurer • Multilingual Communicator • Cooking Enthusiast • Ocean Explorer • Mindfulness Practitioner “Guiding students is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about igniting a flame of curiosity that burns brightly across borders.” Education Bo completed his education studies at Käthe-Kollwitz-College, Hagen in Germany, earning certification as a state-recognized educator…
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Regina Owens
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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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Dedeepya Pasuparthi
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Start Date April 2023 Interests Music • Dance • Watching Netflix Series • Interior Design • Cooking “Being an immigrant, I understand the importance of exploring and understanding diverse cultures. IFSA provides wonderful opportunities to students to study abroad, and I am grateful to be part of this organization.” Education Dedeepya earned a bachelor’s degree…
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Bindesh Patel
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Start Date August 2019 Interests Vegetarian • Watching Movies • Traveling “Traveling and studying abroad is a good learning opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and values from a different country. I’m excited to be part of a team that helps students achieve their goals for future success.” Education Bindesh earned his bachelor’s…
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