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  • Dedeepya Pasuparthi

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    Dedeepya Pasuparthi

    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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    Bindesh Patel

    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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  • Lauren Pellow

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    Lauren Pellow

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Traveler • Coffee Enthusiast • Runner • Art • Sea Swimmer “Living and studying abroad is not just an education—it’s a journey of growth, resilience, and a broader perspective of the world—something you wouldn’t receive in a classroom.” Education Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University…

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  • Patricia Pryor, CPA

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    Patricia Pryor, CPA

    Biography Patricia Pryor is a graduate of Florida A&M University, in Tallahassee, Florida. She graduated magna cum laude with both her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration. She has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant for more than 25 years. She also has received the Level II Not-For-Profit Certification from…

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  • Katie Radande

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    Katie Radande

    Biography Katie Radande is a seasoned higher education professional with more than 16 years of experience, specializing in international education and study abroad programs. She holds an Master of Education in Globalization and Educational Change from the prestigious Lehigh University College of Education’s Comparative and International Education program. Katie Radande began her career in the…

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  • Lizzie Randall

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    Lizzie Randall

    Start Date October 2024 Interests Bread Baker• Rugby Player• Sports Enthusiast• Midwesterner at Heart “The best way to learn and challenge yourself is to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Studying abroad helped me to open my mind to all manner of opinions and outlooks, and I want to help provide a…

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  • Jill Reister, Ph.D.

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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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  • Amir Reza, Ph.D.

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    Amir Reza, Ph.D.

    Biography Amir Reza is the Dean of the Babson Academy for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurial Learning and Dean of Global Education at Babson College. He is responsible for leading Babson Academy’s strategy, and for advancing overall internationalization efforts for Babson College through curricular and co-curricular programs. Reza formerly was vice provost for International &…

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  • Katie Ridley

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    Katie Ridley

    Start Date November 2013 Interests Outdoorsy • Explorer • Gastronome • Sociable • Life-long Learner “It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege to be part of the life-changing adventure of study abroad. I am continually inspired by the students I meet and am grateful for the opportunity.” Education Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in…

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  • Selena Rincon

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    Selena Rincon

    Start Date November 2022 Interests Language Learner • Traveler • Vegetarian • Movie Lover • First-Generation College Graduate “I can confidently say that studying abroad in Morocco as a 16-year-old WOC changed my life and my subsequent experiences abroad influenced my decision to work in international education. I share IFSA’s commitment to inclusive excellence and…

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