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Lourdes García
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Start Date October 2025 Interests History • Culture • Gender • Food • Lima (Peru) “I believe that education transforms lives when it connects stories, people, places, and opportunities, generating development, empowerment, and happier lives.” Education Lula earned her degree in History from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), where she also completed specialized…
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Danny Gibbons
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Start Date March 2018 Interests Food • Coffee • Art • Travel • Peru “After more than 20 years of working with and learning from international students, I am excited to continue growing and learning alongside the IFSA team and sharing my love for Peru, its society and its culture with our students.” Education Danny…
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Daniel González
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Start Date July 2023 Interests Architecture • Music • Pop Culture • Horror Films • Dogs “Studying abroad gives you a fresh start, in a new place. In this way, you can discover who you really are. I look forward to helping our IFSA students get to know themselves better.” Education Dani holds a bachelor’s…
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Tania González
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Start Date January 2019 Interests Cat Lover • Dancer • Loves Learning “Education is the tool to change our reality, and study abroad allows you to see and experience that other worlds are possible.” Education Tania graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán with a bachelor’s degree in social anthropology, has studied the Mayan language, and…
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Karolyn Gore
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Start Date January 2019 Interests Toddler Mom • Foodie • Avid Reader • Board Game Player “I was 10 years old when I met someone from another country for the first time —and that sparked an obsession with learning about other cultures, languages, and countries that hasn’t gone away. While the internet is amazing at…
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Nicole Desjardins Gowdy
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Biography Nicole Desjardins Gowdy is the Senior Director of International and Domestic Programs at Pomona College in Claremont, California. In this role, she oversees outbound study away in 71 programs in 38 countries, including five programs administered by Pomona College. Approximately half of Pomona College students participate in study away. Nicole’s work at Pomona College is inspired and informed by…
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Nick J. Gozik, Ph.D.
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Biography Nick J. Gozik is Dean of Global Education and Assistant Professor at Elon University. Previously, he held positions in international education at Boston College, Duke University, New York University, and the University of Richmond. He has taught at New York University, Boston College, Lesley University, and the School for International Training. Nick has conducted research…
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Valeria Güémez Graniel
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Start Date March 2022 Interests Dog & Cat Lover • Dystopian Novels Fan • Always Curious “I am excited and committed to support students to get the most out of their study abroad, not only academically but also as a sociocultural experience: that is, to practice systematic wonder at a new culture in which the…
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Tara Hall
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Start Date November 2024 Interests Animal Lover • Anthropology Enthusiast • LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate • Nature lover “International Education offers such rich opportunities for personal growth, community building, and creating peace and understanding across the globe.” Education Tara studied sociology and anthropology at Guilford College with a focus on gender, sexuality, and Latin America. They…
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Thomas Hansen
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Start Date December 2024 Interests Travel • Languages • Woodworking • Nutrition • Mindfulness “Guiding students is about giving them the best possible experience while opening their eyes to the new and exciting perspectives.” Education Born in Denmark and raised in Australia, Tom graduated from Macquarie University with a master’s in applied anthropology. Having spent…
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