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  • Maria Arruda

    Managing Director, Strategic Program Engagement, Global Programs
    As Managing Director, Strategic Program Engagement, Global Programs, Maria helps advance Global Programs unique responsibilities that encompass support of university strategic initiatives, academic delivery, program enrollment, global assistance and compliance, and other strategic engagements. Maria joined Global Programs in 2021 as the Managing Director of the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP). She […]

  • Pankhuri Barnes

    ISSO International Admissions Specialist
    As an International Admissions Specialist, Pankhuri Barnes is responsible for completing immigration processing for thousands of new international students admitted annually by all BU schools and colleges. Prior to joining BU Global Programs, Pankhuri worked as the Assistant Registrar and then the Associate Director of International Student Advising/PDSO at the New England College of Optometry. […]

  • Hannah Battula

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As a Graduate International Student Advisor, Hannah Battula counsels and advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Prior to joining Global Programs, Hannah served as a SEVIS coordinator and Designated School Official at Rivier University, where she advised international students on F-1 visa compliance, complex immigration issues and F1 employment benefits. Her […]

  • Thea Berthoff

    Health, Safety and Security Manager
    As the Health, Safety and Security Manager, Thea Berthoff works closely with the Associate Director of Health, Safety and Security and the Managing Director of Global Partnerships to support international travel by the BU community. She manages the team’s travel risk management system and contributes to monitoring world events and international health, safety and security […]

  • Daniel Bohrs

    International Student Advisor for Admissions
    As an International Student Advisor for Admissions, Dan Bohrs is responsible for completing immigration processing for thousands of new international students admitted annually by all BU schools and colleges. Before working in the ISSO, Dan served as the Foreign Student Advisor at BU’s Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP), where he issued I-20 […]

  • Caitlin Bueno

    Associate Director, Study Abroad Enrollment Services
    As Associate Director, Enrollment Services, Caitlin Bueno manages the processes and operations of registration, billing, course registration and course inventories for BU Study Abroad programs. She coordinates closely with staff in Boston and the program sites to provide high-level services to BU Study Abroad students. Caitlin holds a degree in French Language and Literature from […]

  • Peter Buschkopf

    ISSO Assistant Director for Student Services
    As Assistant Director for Student Services, Peter Buschkopf manages a team of International Student Advisors providing immigration processing, advising, and related outreach services to international students and their dependent family members. Prior to serving as the Assistant Director for Student Services, he worked in the ISSO as a Senior International Student Advisor. Before joining BU […]

  • Julianne Cabour

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As an International Student Advisor, Julianne Cabour advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Prior to joining BU Global Programs, Julianne worked on a variety of exchange programs. Most recently, she served as a Program Officer for the Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs at the Institute of International Education in Washington […]

  • Rose Callahan

    Operations and Administrative Specialist
    As an Operations and Administrative Specialist, Rose Callahan plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day human resources and administrative needs of Global Programs’ diverse domestic and international staff. Prior to joining Global Programs, Rose worked at Huxley Associates as a Recruitment Consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Saint Anselm […]

  • Jiana Capone

    Financial Analyst
    As a Financial Analyst, Jiana Capone contributes to the Global Programs team by conducting financial review and analysis for a number of study abroad sites. She also assists with processing financial transactions and developing budgets. Prior to joining Global Programs, Jiana worked as the Administrative Coordinator at the Mathematics & Statistics Department at Boston University. […]

  • Leonella Castellano Thiébaud

    Director, Geneva Programs
    As Director, Leonella Castellano Thiébaud oversees all aspects of Boston University’s study abroad programming delivered in Geneva, Switzerland. Leonella has been with BU Geneva since 2014, during which time she placed students in internships in the public health and international relations fields and guided students in exploring international careers. She also served as interim site […]

  • Angela Chen

    Study Abroad Program Coordinator
    As a Program Coordinator, Angela Chen works as part of a team to perform general study abroad advising duties, as well as process application and pre-departure documents for BU Study Abroad. Prior to joining BU Study Abroad, Angela worked as the Youth Programs Lead at Quincy Asian Resources, where she oversaw the youth department’s programs, […]

  • David Collier

    Director, Washington D.C. Programs
    As Director, David Collier oversees all aspects of Boston University’s Washington D.C. programs. Prior to joining Boston University Study Abroad, David was the Senior Associate Director of Academics at Verto Education, an organization, partnered with Boston University, that promotes study abroad experiences for first-year students. He has also worked with think tank organizations and as […]

  • Mark Connellan

    Director, Sydney Programs
    As Director, Mark Connellan oversees all aspects of Boston University’s Sydney programs. He has served as Director since 2004 and has taught the Australian Culture and Society course since its inception in 1992. He has also coordinated the Boston University School of Education Sydney Practicum since 1993. Mark is a graduate of the University of […]

  • Elisabetta Convento

    Director, Padua and Venice Programs
    As Director, Elisabetta Convento, PhD is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Boston University’s Padua and Venice programs. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Romances Studies, Boston University. For Boston University in Padua, she teaches courses on Italian literature and an internship course that students complete alongside professional work experience. […]

  • Vanessa Correia

    Assistant Director, Study Abroad Enrollment Services
    As Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, Vanessa supervises the BU Study Abroad Program Coordinators and manages the application and general pre-departure documents and processes. She is also responsible for financial aid matters and various other aspects of the BU Study Abroad enrollment process. Previously, Vanessa worked as a Program Coordinator providing front-line reception and general […]

  • Nancy Curby

    Special Advisor to the Vice President & Associate Provost, and Chief of Staff
    As Chief of Staff and Special Advisor to the Vice President and Associate Provost, Nancy plays an integral role on Global Programs’ senior leadership team. Among her many duties, she supports the execution of cross-functional priorities and contributes to the development and strategic growth of Global Programs. Nancy improves the flow of internal communications and […]

  • James Curtin

    Study Abroad Program Manager: Grenoble, Madrid, Padua, Venice
    As a Program Manager, James (Jim) Curtin is responsible for the management and administration of study abroad programs in Venice, Padua, Grenoble and Madrid. His responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for each of these programs and working directly with students as they prepare for their study abroad experiences. Jim started his career in […]

  • Brooke Daly

    Senior ISSO Coordinator
    As a Senior ISSO Coordinator, Brooke Daly provides administrative assistance to BU’s population of nearly 12,000 international students, scholars, and employees. She advises clients on basic immigration and university procedures and performs preliminary immigration processing. Prior to joining Global Programs, Brooke worked for one year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Speyer, Germany and […]

  • Emma Daugherty

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As an International Student Advisor, Emma Daugherty advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Prior to joining BU Global Programs, Emma worked as an Assistant International Student and Scholar Advisor at Northeastern University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Stanford University. Emma moved to Boston to attend Lesley University, […]

  • Keith Davis

    Web Developer & Administrator
    As Web Developer & Administrator, Keith Davis is responsible for the professional presentation, functionality, and consistency of the Global Programs websites. In this role, Keith supports website design and maintenance for Study Abroad, CELOP, ISSO, and Global Support, which serve to both promote BU’s global identity and to provide up-to-date information for students, faculty, and […]

  • Pamela DeCoste

    Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
    As the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Pamela DeCoste manages the development and execution of communications and marketing strategies for BU Global Programs and its units. In collaboration with the Managing Director of Strategy & Communications, Pamela leads all aspects of Global Programs’ efforts to promote BU’s globally focused activities and scholarship through the […]

  • Joseph Dobrowolski

    Program Data Analyst
    As the Program Data Analyst, Joseph (Joe) Dobrowolski provides analytical and organizational support for Global Programs. He performs complex data analysis and creates reports and presentations to measure the success of global initiatives. He also engages in high-level statistical research and longitudinal studies. Joe joined Global Programs after spending time in the audio industry, working […]

  • Ian Dwyer

    Director of Finance & Operations
    As Director, Finance & Operations, Ian Dwyer provides support to Global Programs on all financial matters, with primary responsibility for all aspects of developing, maintaining, and analyzing Study Abroad’s budgets and financial plans. While working closely with Global Support and Study Abroad senior management, Ian oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the Study Abroad offices […]

  • Abbi Eidt

    Study Abroad Program Manager, External Programs
    As Program Manager of External Programs, Abbi Eidt advises students interested in study abroad with non-BU programs on credit transfer procedures, program integrity, and overall study abroad process. She also supports the Associate Director of Program Development and External Programs on the development of short-and long-term programs as needed. Prior to joining BU Global Programs, […]

  • Sephra Fasano

    Assistant Director, Finance & Operations
    As Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Sephra Fasano contributes to the Global Programs team by conducting financial review and analysis for a number of Study Abroad sites. She plays a leadership role in key financial and operational initiatives, including financial modeling and analysis, financial data analytics and reporting, and certain interim financial oversight during […]

  • William “Caleb” Felder

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    William Felder joined the ISSO in December 2016. Originally from Texas, he earned a BA degree in History and French from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. During his studies he participated in service learning projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Oceania. It was somewhere between sleeping in a grass hut in a rural Tswana […]

  • Daniela Gennett

    Study Abroad Enrollment Services Administrator
    As Enrollment Services Administrator, Daniela Gennett manages key academic and enrollment processes for BU Study Abroad, including registration, grading, student compliance, billing, and student accounting. She also assists with general advising and office-wide events while serving as a backup to Program Coordinators.   Prior to joining Global Programs, Daniela worked in BU’s College of Arts and […]

  • Shannon Gerber

    ISSO Associate Director for Student Services
    As Associate Director of Student Services, Shannon manages and supervises the immigration processing, advising, and related outreach services provided by the International Student Advising team to more than 10,000 nonimmigrant BU international students. She serves as a member of the leadership team of the International Students & Scholars Office and contributes to the overall management […]

  • Olesya Gritsenko

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As a Graduate International Student Advisor, Olesya advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Prior to joining Global Programs, Olesya worked as an International Student Advisor & DSO at Cambridge College in Boston, MA. Before working at Cambridge College, she was a Product Coordinator at WorldStrides Educational Student Travel and an International […]

  • Sheila Hernandez

    Assistant Director of International Student Initiatives
    As Assistant Director of International Student Initiatives, Sheila Hernandez counsels and supports international students and is responsible for several initiatives aimed at helping international students navigate their experiences at BU. She works closely with student support offices on all BU campuses to develop opportunities for greater interaction and connections among international and domestic students. Sheila […]

  • Lauren Hovestadt

    Program Coordinator
    As a Program Coordinator, Lauren Hovestadt works as part of a team to perform general study abroad advising duties, as well as process application and pre-departure documents for BU Study Abroad. Prior to joining Global Programs, Lauren worked as a Regional Tour Consultant at EF Go Ahead Tours where she helped hundreds of adults explore […]
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    Mario Hysa

    IT Client Support Specialist
    As an IT Client Support Specialist, Mario Hysa is responsible for meeting the desktop client support needs of all units within Global Programs. He acts as a unifying point of contact for all IT-related needs of Global Programs and its units, liaising with the appropriate Boston University Information Services & Technology department (IS&T) to investigate […]

  • Brooke Jablonski

    Study Abroad Academic Program Administrator

  • Spencer Jamieson

    Senior ISSO Coordinator
    As a Senior ISSO Coordinator, Spencer Jamieson provides administrative assistance to a diverse international student, scholar, and employee population of nearly 12,000.  He advises clients on basic immigration and university procedures and performs preliminary immigration processing. Prior to joining Global Programs, Spencer worked in research at an executive search firm in Boston and completed a […]

  • Ryan M. Keane

    ISSO Assistant Director, Systems and Operations
    As the Assistant Director for Systems and Operations, Ryan Keane manages operations and systems for the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), which provides immigration support services to thousands of international students and scholars each year. He develops and enhances internal and university systems and system integrations that support immigration case management and SEVIS data […]

  • Jeanne Kelley

    ISSO Managing Director
    Jeanne Kelley is the Managing Director of the ISSO and has provided strategic leadership and management of ISSO operations since 2002, overseeing immigration sponsorship and support services to nearly 8,000 international students and 1,200 scholars. She advises international students, scholars, and university departments on immigration issues and specializes in institutional policy formulation, nonimmigrant employment matters […]

  • David King

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As an International Student Advisor, David King advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Prior to joining BU Global Programs, David worked as an Academic Program Manager and as a Visas & Compliance Coordinator at Hult International Business School. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Adelphi University. During college, […]

  • Tunde Kiss

    ISSO International Scholar Advisor
    Tunde Kiss joined Boston University in March 2014. She advises international scholars and university departments on the Charles River Campus (except Sargent College) on issues related to immigration status, employment and travel. Tunde is originally from Hungary and has been living in the United States since 2002. She worked at the MIT International Scholars Office […]

  • David Lamite

    Associate Director, Study Abroad Program Development and External Programs
    David works on the development of new Boston University Study Abroad short and long-term programs as well as manages the non-Boston University study abroad program process (i.e. External Programs).

  • Clare Le

    Director, Los Angeles Programs
    As Director, Clare Le oversees all aspects of Boston University’s study abroad programming delivered in Los Angeles, California. Clare brings more than a decade of leadership in entertainment, higher education, and technology innovation to her role as director. A proud BU alumna, Clare earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Business […]

  • Hector Lucero

    Associate Director, Finance & Operations
    As the Associate Director of Finance & Operations, Hector Lucero provides support on key financial and HR matters for Global Programs. He works closely with the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Operations in support of BU’s global initiatives and projects, with an emphasis on managing financial operations and complex budget models. In this role, […]

  • Sylvia A. M. Lynch

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    Sylvia A. M. Lynch began her position at the ISSO as an International Student Advisor in 2003. She has been at Boston University since 1987, working with predominately international students in an academic unit until she joined the ISSO. Originally from Texas, Sam attended Boston University and interrupted her studies to move to Hong Kong […]

  • Maya Mackey

    Senior ISSO Coordinator

  • Melissa Malone

    Assistant to the VP & Associate Provost
    Melissa Malone is the Assistant to the Vice President and Associate Provost of Global Programs. She graduated cum laude with a BA in International Relations from Syracuse University and also holds a MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University. Melissa has over twenty years of experience in providing administrative support in the […]

  • Julliet N. Mayinja

    Director, Study Abroad Operations
    As Director of Operations, Julliet is responsible for supporting all non-academic Study Abroad operations in Boston and at our sites globally. Through collaboration with BU Study Abroad academic affairs and Global Support teams Julliet helps to manage compliance, health and safety issues, partner relations and program innovations. Julliet comes to Boston University from the University […]

  • Mary McCloskey

    Director, Dublin Programs
    As Director, Mary McCloskey oversees all aspects of Boston University’s Dublin programs. She joined BU Dublin in 2002 as the Program Manager, having recently returned to live in Dublin after spending five years working at Princeton University. Mary was promoted to the position of Program Director of BU Dublin in 2007 and has continued to […]

  • Gareth McFeely

    Executive Director, Study Abroad
    As Executive Director, Gareth McFeely leads efforts to enhance the quality of BU’s Study Abroad programs, build stronger bridges between on-campus academic experiences and overseas engagements, and foster greater connections among faculty, staff, and students within all BU schools and colleges and with our partner institutions. He works in collaboration with the entire Global Programs […]

  • Amanda Miller

    Managing Director, Strategy & Communications
    As Managing Director of Strategy & Communications, Amanda is responsible for identifying, developing and managing initiatives in support of Boston Universities international community. In addition she provides strategic marketing and communication planning and support across all Global Program units. After completing her MBA at Questrom School of Business in 2000 Amanda returned to Questrom in […]

  • Chris Moca

    ISSO International Student Advisor
    As an International Student Advisor, Chris Moca advises international students on the U.S. visa and immigration system. Chris first joined the ISSO as an International Student Advisor in 1998 and later moved into the inaugural SEVIS Specialist role. He left BU in 2013 to work at Endicott College as an International Student Services Advisor and […]