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  • Marisol Sanchez, J.D.

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    Marisol Sanchez, J.D.

    Biography Marisol Sanchez and her husband moved to Indiana from Puerto Rico in 1996. She took a bank job and became a branch manager, leading the top-producing sales team in the state. Shortly thereafter, she attended law school at Indiana University and started her career as a judicial law clerk for then-Indiana Supreme Court Chief…

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  • Danielle Scugoza

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    Danielle Scugoza

    Biography Danielle Scugoza is the Senior Associate Director of Affiliated Programs in the Office of Global Education (OGE) at Georgetown University. In her role, Danielle provides administrative and programmatic oversight of study abroad activities, manages and mentors the OGE Advising team, oversees the program development and review procedure, and cultivates and maintains Georgetown’s institutional partnerships. International…

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  • Xiaowen Shen

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    Xiaowen Shen

    Start Date February 2024 Interests Foodie • Yoga Lover • Craft Lover “Every opportunity, every learning experience, and every disruptive change is created by yourself. You made your own life-changing story!” Education Xiaowen received her bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Normal University. Travel Experience Xiaowen once brought students to study and live in Cambridge, England for…

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  • Nada Silman

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    Nada Silman

    Start Date March 2023 Interests Luca’s Mom • Baker • Sushi Lover • Portrait Photography Fan • Chatty “International education is a chance to take yourself out of what is presumed to feel comfortable. Not only will you get the chance to explore different places and cultures, but you’ll also get the chance to challenge…

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  • David Silva Zambrano

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    David Silva Zambrano

    Start Date October 2023 Interests Internationalist • River Plate Fan • Languages Lover • Guitar Enthusiast “It’s great to have the opportunity to show the city and the country that I love to students full of dreams and who may be experiencing their first adventure away from home.” Education David studied international relations with a…

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  • Anastasiya Sizova

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    Anastasiya Sizova

    Start Date February 2025 Interests Coaching • Sports • Nature Lover • Traveling • Events “I firmly believe that international education is a fundamental experience for young people. While it can be challenging at times, it offers immense rewards—broadening one’s perspective on life. We gain so much by learning from other people, cultures, and mindsets.…

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  • Georgia Smith

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    Georgia Smith

    Start Date October 2024 Interests Traveler • Dog Lover • Water Sports Fan • Dim Sum Enthusiast • Reader “My own experience as an international student was truly life changing and propelled me to call another continent home for over half a decade. Working in international education allows me to empower other students to see…

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  • Beth Smothers

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    Beth Smothers

    Start Date June 2025 Interests Mom of two • Chaos organizer • Avid audiobooker • Nap appreciator • Pun enthusiast “I went into Higher Education because my own college experience was so meaningful—but studying abroad was the biggest thing I missed out on. That’s why it matters so much to me to help others find…

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  • Lexi Stephens

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    Lexi Stephens

    Start Date March 2022 Interests Dog Mom • Foodie • Coffee Lover • City Explorer “Having attended a study abroad program, I am passionate about securing the same opportunity for all students to ensure they have their own experience of a lifetime.” Education Lexi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Kelley School…

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