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Pardip Bolina
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Biography Pardip Bolina is the Associate Director of the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. CGIS offers more than 140 study abroad programs in 50 countries, including more than 20 faculty-led programs with which Pardip works closely. Prior to coming to the University of Michigan in 2009,…
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Brittany Brooks
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Start Date November 2022 Interests Educator • Language Learner • Music Lover • Ocean Obsessed • Cat Mom “Students who step outside of their comfort zone to immerse themselves in new cultures gain benefits that last a lifetime. My experiences in international education have made me a better global citizen, and I am thrilled to…
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Abigail Brown
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Start Date December 2024 Interests Musician • Language Learner • Museum Enthusiast • Cat Lover “Studying abroad was the best decision I have ever made. It inspired my love for language, travel, and culture while pushing me to become a more adventurous and globally educated version of myself. I am so grateful to be a…
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Tina Brown-Ellacott
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Start Date May 2024 Interests Languages • Tahitian Culture • Music Lover • Cinema • Op Shops “International education has been a transformative force in my own life, and I’m passionate about sharing that experience with others. From New Caledonia to Japan, I have seen firsthand how it can broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding, and…
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Aaron Bruce, Ph.D.
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Biography Dr. Aaron Bruce serves as the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President at ArtCenter College of Design where he focuses on professional development, intercultural understanding, social justice, and strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition to developing ways of improving campus climate, Dr. Bruce helps strengthen the college’s connection to diverse local…
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Jeffrey Buehler
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Start Date January 2024 Interests Meditation • Czech Language and Culture • Organizational Development • Chess “The long-term effects to one’s life that come from studying abroad are truly unknown. You might find yourself living a life you never could have imagined and in ways that are unknown to your current understanding of the world.”…
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Marsha Bugalla, J.D.
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Biography Marsha Bugalla recently retired from the practice of Law. For many years, she was in private practice with her primary focus on the representation of public K-12 schools. In this capacity, Ms. Bugalla was involved in policy development, compliance, personnel matters, and contract negotiations. In 2016, she left private practice to become the General…
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Michael Burlow
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Start Date October 2023 Interests Theater • Live Music • Foodie • Lover of Cats • Sushi Addict “Social media isn’t just a platform; it’s my canvas for connecting, creating, and sharing the vibrant landscape of our digital world, one post at a time.” Education Michael is currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in media…
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Francesco Burzacca, Ph.D.
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Start Date July 2019 Interests Bicycle Traveler • Avid Reader • Film Adaptations Fan • Father • Wannabe Guitarist “The unique value of a study abroad experience, and one of the greatest satisfactions for an international educator, is when students overcome their initial hesitations and gradually become familiar with a different culture and language. They…
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Gary Butkus
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Biography Gary Butkus is currently Senior Director—Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company, where he has worked for 25 years. He has held a variety of positions within the company, including sales and marketing, medical, alliance management, and corporate affairs. In addition to his role on the Board of Directors of IFSA, Gary also sits…
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