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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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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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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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Mary Lloyd Callicutt
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Start Date September 2025 Interests UNC alumna • World traveler • Foodie (especially Lexington-style BBQ) • Concert enthusiast • Passionate storyteller “Travel and cultural exchange have shaped who I am, and I’ve seen how they can open doors for others too. It’s meaningful to be part of work that helps more people experience that same…
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Sean Campbell
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Start Date January 2023 Interests Avid Gardener • Aspiring Locavore • Melomaniac • Travel Enthusiast • Dad-Joke Connoisseur “International education provides opportunities for the learner to grow in personal and profound ways. I am passionate about breaking down barriers to make these opportunities available to all people.” Education Sean earned a bachelor’s degree in music…
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