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Lauren Ruszczyk
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Biography Lauren Ruszczyk has more than 15 years of “hat-wearing” experience in the field spanning responsibilities from student advising, program development, change management, DEI, fundraising, budgeting, risk management, outreach, and enrollment management. As the Senior Associate Director of Education Abroad at the University of Maryland, she directs a fantastic team of 10 staff and activates…
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Jutta Saarinen
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Start Date November 2023 Interests Family Oriented • Mountain Hiker • Knitter • Renovator • Passionate Finnish Islander • Winter Sports Lover “Once when I was concerned and upset, my grandmother told me, ‘In the end things tend to work out well.’ Since then I have applied her words on many occasions: during my studies,…
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Marisol Sanchez, J.D.
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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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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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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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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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Anastasiya Sizova
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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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Beth Smothers
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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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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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Eric Tarbell
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Start Date December 2024 Interests Food • Music • Movies • Travel • Biking • Beaches “My experiences abroad have cultivated my passion for international exploration and ultimately led me to work in the field of education abroad where I enjoy encouraging others to have similar eye-opening experiences!” Education Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in…
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