I’m originally from Columbia, Maryland (right between Baltimore and DC) but have spent time living in different parts of the U.S. and world before landing at the School of International Service in early 2016. In my role at SIS, I manage many of the school’s international partnerships, which include semester abroad, dual degree and short-term study abroad programs. I feel very fortunate to have participated in three international programs during my undergraduate studies and am passionate about making study abroad accessible to all students. As an SIS Navigator, I hope to connect with students from diverse backgrounds to explore practical and creative ways to incorporate international experience into their degree program.

Ask Me About…

• Resources on campus
• Studying Abroad
• Scholarships for study abroad
• Marketing your international experience to employers
• Virtual Student Foreign Service Program w/the State Dept.
• Things to do in DC/MD/VA

In addition to my current role at SIS, I also know about some other aspects of the AU Community, including…

• Health and Wellness
• Language Resources
• International Student and Scholar Services

Outside of AU, I spend my time…

• Outside – I love being on the water!
• Taking photos (w/my real camera)
• Traveling
• Exploring DC restaurants, museums, etc. with new and old friends
• Riding my bike
• Baking and exploring new recipes

I am a member of the following groups/associations…

• NAFSA- Association of International Education
• yPie – Young Professional in International Education in DC
• Volunteer Diver & Member, National Aquarium in Baltimore
• Communications Chair, MIIS DC Alumni Chapter

I have lived in…

• Columbia, Maryland- Hometown
• North Carolina
• Monterey, California
• Brighton, England
• Vilnius, Lithuania
• Machala, Ecuador
• …and Washington, DC, of course!

Countries I’ve visited:

Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Ireland, France, Germany, Morocco, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Finland, Australia, New Zealand…& more!