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Jessica Kling<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Program Coordinator
\nSIS Office of International Programs
\njkling@american.edu
\nSIS 112K
\n202-885-1493<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Jessica Kling headshot<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

I grew up in western Pennsylvania, and moved to D.C. to attend AU in 2007 as an undergraduate in SIS.\u00a0 I studied abroad in Japan and graduated with a BA in International Studies, a minor in Japanese, and a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).\u00a0 I also completed an internship in my senior year, which lead to a job opportunity.\u00a0 After graduating, I returned to Japan for another three years to teach English in Fukushima prefecture.\u00a0 I moved back to D.C. in 2010 and worked with a few Japan-related non-profits as well as the Embassy of Japan.\u00a0 I started a graduate program in 2015, and then came to SIS as International Program Coordinator in fall 2016. In my current role, I work with exchange programs in Japan, China, and South Korea, the Graduate Global Program, and the SIS Travel Support. I also just completed my Masters in International Training and Education in spring 2018, and I look forward to being more involved with the community at AU!<\/p>\n

Ask Me About\u2026<\/strong>
\nResources on campus
\nGetting around D.C.
\nInternational travel
\nJapan-related happenings \/ Best ramen restaurants in town<\/p>\n

In addition to my current role at SIS, I also know about some other aspects of the AU Community, including\u2026<\/strong>
\nResources on campus<\/p>\n

Outside of AU, I spend my time\u2026<\/strong>
\nVolunteering \u2013 especially with JASW
\nHiking \/ Walking
\nReading<\/p>\n

I am a member of the following groups\/associations\u2026<\/strong>
\nJapan America Society of Washington, D.C. (JASW)
\nJapan Exchange Teaching Program Alumni Association (JETAA)<\/p>\n

I have lived or traveled\u2026.<\/strong>
\nKyoto, Japan (study abroad \u2013 1 yr)
\nIwaki, Japan (teaching English \u2013 3 yrs)
\nFrance, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Thailand, as well as Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Boston, Portland, Seattle in the U.S. (short-term travel)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

Marisa Rivero<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIS Undergraduate Academic Advisor
\nrivero@american.edu<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Marisa Rivero headshot<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

I have more than 15 years of experience in international affairs and higher education. I moved to Washington, DC shortly after finishing my undergraduate degree and spent the first three months in an unpaid internship at the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CSIS).\u00a0 That led to an entry level position at Chemonics, a large international development consulting firm.\u00a0 After three years at Chemonics managing USAID contracts in Latin America, I started graduate school at SIS.\u00a0 I knew I wanted to switch from development to international education and the MA program in International and Intercultural Communication was a good fit for my interests.<\/p>\n

After graduate school, I managed international education and scholarship programs for the American Council on Education (ACE), World Learning, and the Institute of International Education (IIE) before I returned to SIS in 2013, first as a graduate academic advisor and now as an undergraduate academic advisor. I enjoy helping students think strategically about their academic studies and interests, brainstorming career paths and DC employers, and finding creative ways to add marketable skills to their professional portfolio.<\/p>\n

Ask Me About\u2026<\/strong>
\nWorking in international development or international education in DC
\nBalancing work and graduate school
\nWorking and living abroad
\nNetworking in DC
\nBeing a minority in the international affairs field<\/p>\n

In addition to my current role at SIS, I also know about some other aspects of the AU Community, including\u2026<\/strong>
\nAcademic support
\nCareer resources<\/p>\n

Outside of AU, I spend my time<\/strong>
\nOutdoors with my family
\nEnjoying DC cultural events and food from around the world
\nTraveling to new places<\/p>\n

I have lived or traveled\u2026<\/strong>
\nHartford, CT, Miami, FL, and Gaithersburg, MD (early years)
\nLa Paz, Bolivia (early years, high school, and for work)
\nLos Angeles, CA (Occidental College)
\nMadrid, Spain (study abroad)
\nPretoria, South Africa (college internship)
\nKyiv, Ukraine (work)
\nSeveral cities in India (work)
\nNumerous countries in Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, and Latin America for vacations!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Matthew Meekins<\/p>\n

Senior Director
\nStrategic Partnerships
\nEmail: rmeekins@american.edu
\nOffice: EQB 100A<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Matt Meekins<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Matthew Meekins is the Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships at the School of International Service. He has been at SIS since 2011, when he joined the School as Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, working with prospective and incoming students as they navigated the graduate school application process. Since 2012, he has overseen the development of SIS\u2019 online degree programs initiative, which broadens the reach of SIS to students all around the globe, including a large percentage of active-duty and veteran members of the armed services. He also manages the Office of International Programs and Partnerships, which provides support to graduate students seeking to go abroad during their studies at SIS and offers a wide array of semester and short-term opportunities overseas.<\/p>\n

Matt was an art and marketing major in undergrad, and completed his Master\u2019s in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park, focusing on how the proliferation of college rankings impacted institutional decision making and student choice. He originally wanted to be a museum and themed entertainment architect, before finding a passion for higher education and helping students in the college search process. Before higher education, he spent a decade as a summer camp counselor and director, and was the director of a haunted forest for two Octobers.<\/p>\n

Ask Me About\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n