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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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Sage Brar
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Start Date June 2025 Interests Iced coffee lover • Meditation • Furry friends • Hiking • Cooking/Baking “Study abroad can be a catalyst for personal and social transformation. I believe young people have the power to lead meaningful change – sometimes all it takes is the right opportunity and someone who believes in them.” Education…
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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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Ellen Brooks
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Start Date December 2025 Interests Bookworm • Animal lover • Global Traveller • Table-top Gamer • Theatre Enthusiast and Am-drammer “Throughout my career I have been incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to support students from around the world to realise their study abroad dreams. My own study abroad journey was life-changing, and I have…
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Tina Brown-Ellacott
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SCHEDULE TIME TO TALK 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,…
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Aaron Bruce, Ph.D.
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Biography Dr. Aaron Bruce serves as the Dean of Student Success & Equity at Cuyamaca College, where he leads initiatives designed to advance inclusive excellence, student engagement, and equitable outcomes across the institution. He previously served as the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President at ArtCenter College of Design, where he focused on professional development, intercultural…
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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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Madison Burda
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Start Date November 2025 Interests Amateur Birder • Nature Photographer • Language and Culture Enthusiast • Passion for Soccer • Aspiring DJ “Studying abroad with IFSA was the best decision I’ve ever made because it gave me so many incredible experiences and friends around the world. Now, I am excited to help fellow students chase…
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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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