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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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Benni Campoleoni
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Start Date November 2025 Interests Avid historical fiction reader • Weekend hiker • Occasional Lindy hop dancer “Living and learning in different countries has shown me that community can flourish anywhere when we nurture connection, curiosity, and care. This is why I place community building at the heart of everything I do, and why international…
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Valeria Carbone, Ph.D.
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Start Date July 2022 Interests Salsa Dancing • Travel • Reading • Writing “In the current context, it is vital to encourage youth and future global leaders to live and study in other countries and, particularly, to learn to respect each others’ institutions, values, and cultures.” Education Valeria holds a doctorate from the University of…
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Massimo Carchedi
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Start Date March 2026 Interests Passion for fantasy books • Bookworm • TV series addicted • Sea lover • Cat person “Studying abroad allowed me to connect with different cultures, explore new places, and see the world from new perspectives. Most importantly, it helped me better understand myself and grow into the person I am…
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Scott Carpenter
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Biography Scott Carpenter is an Associate Dean in the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) at Columbia University. Scott is a member of the UGE senior staff, overseeing Columbia-approved programs and developing programs at Columbia’s center in Paris at Reid Hall, in addition to providing leadership on other strategic initiatives. In 2020, he helped establish…
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Alicia Carter
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Start Date December 2024 Interests Hiker • Film & Photo • Language Learner • Volleyball • Dog Lover “Studying abroad through IFSA set me on a path to redefine ‘home.’ To me, home is not a single, physical space or a set routine, but the creation of strong relationships and a true sense of belonging.…
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Ray Casserly, Ph.D.
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Start Date July 2022 Interests Musician • “Ruralite” • Talker • “Pracademic” • Joker “Education is more than a graduation. It’s a journey. A journey in self-realization, social mobility, and opportunity. The opportunity is more than the receipt of a grade, but rather a broader, sometimes nebulous, chance to connect with the world and universe…
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Ana Cristina Castaneda Galdos
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Start Date February 2026 Interests Running • Hiking • Traveling • Nature Lover • Cooking “Each place I’ve lived, language I’ve learned, and culture I’ve experienced has shaped my perspective and inspired my commitment to understanding global challenges and creating meaningful impact through my work.” Education Ana Cristina holds a Master of Science in Applied…
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Ellie Chan
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Start Date November 2025 Interests Explorer • Foodie • Culture enthusiast • Lifelong learner • Global connector “Exploring new countries reminds me that adventure, curiosity, and connection make life extraordinary.” Education Ellie is currently attending Cal State University and in the process of earning her bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing. Her…
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