{"id":2552,"date":"2015-08-18T12:39:05","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T16:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/?page_id=2552"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:52:45","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/about-us\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The MET International team is responsible for working with Metropolitan College\u2019s academic departments to develop and implement Metropolitan College\u2019s internationally oriented academic programs in Boston, as well as for fostering the College\u2019s strategic collaborations with organizations abroad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"staff\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>NEUS CODINA<\/span>, Executive Director<\/h3>\n<p>Email: <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"mailto:ncodina@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">ncodina@bu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Phone: +1 (617) 358-2599<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Neus-photo-5-7-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6488 alignleft\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Neus-photo-5-7-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Neus-photo-5-7.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Neus joined the MET International team in 2006 as an admissions manager. In her current role as executive director, she oversees the development and implementation of College-wide international initiatives. Working closely with partner institutions and academic departments at MET, Neus manages the administration of graduate and undergraduate partnership programs. She leads the student services team in all aspects of positive student experiences\u2014from the admissions process to advising, support, and integration. A former study abroad student herself, Neus is well aware of the special needs international students have while in a different country and culture.<\/p>\n<p>A native of Spain, Neus has a degree in English Literature from Universitat de Barcelona. After teaching English language, literature, and culture in a Spanish high school, she moved to the Boston area to pursue a master\u2019s degree in Human Resources Counseling at Northeastern University. Her career shifted from academia to the industry sector when she was hired as a technical translator in a software localization company. Neus\u2019s diverse set of skills comes from her work as a translator, project manager, recruiter, and HR manager. A speaker of three languages, Neus loves photography, traveling, and cooking. She currently lives in Wellesley with her husband, two daughters, and much-loved English cocker spaniel.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"staff\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>KATHERINE DUNKERLEY<\/span>, Director for International Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p>Email: <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"mailto:kld2@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">kld2@bu.edu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 Phone: +1 (617) 358-2837<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Kate-5-7-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6489 alignleft\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Kate-5-7-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Kate-5-7.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Kate has been an integral member of the MET International team since 2007, managing international partnership development for MET and cultivating new academic pathways for MET International students. Kate\u2019s diverse expertise includes developing an ESL tutoring program for migrant and refugee communities in southern Colorado and managing the administration of US Department of State grants for international high school students with CIEE Boston. Kate\u2019s extensive work in the field of international education makes her an essential resource for the entire MET International team.<\/p>\n<p>Since earning a BA from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Kate has completed an MA in Political Science from SUNY Albany and an EdM in Higher Education Administration from Boston University. A speaker of Spanish and Slovak, Kate has serious international travel under her belt, from studying abroad in Mexico and volunteering in Guatemala to teaching English in Slovakia.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"staff\"><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>MIRIAM EVANGELISTA, Senior Program Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Email: <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"mailto:meva85@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">meva85@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 Phone:\u00a0\u00a0+1 (617) 358-4126<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6490 alignleft\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2022\/05\/Miriam-Headshot-5-7.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Miriam joined MET International in 2019 as a Program Manager for the Student Services team. As Senior Program Manager, she now manages the implementation of academic programs, leads the day-to-day operations related to application cycles in addition to supporting international partner students assigned to her across MET College academic departments from point of interest through the end of the study period.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Italy, Miriam earned a BA in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University in Milan, an MA in International Relations from the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University and an EdM from Wheelock College of Education and Human Development at Boston University. Her previous experience in international education includes working at ELS Language Center as an international student advisor and at the BU School of Law as the senior program coordinator for Graduate and International Programs, where she advised international students and organized student events in support of study abroad. In her free time, Miriam enjoys cooking, playing tennis, traveling and learning about new cultures.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"staff\"><\/div>\n<h3>LUKE VAUGHN, Program Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:meva85@bu.edu\" title=\"mailto:meva85@bu.edu\" data-outlook-id=\"48d7657e-86a2-4595-8da2-26be21b3b7a8\">l<\/a><a href=\"mailto:vaughn7@bu.edu\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">vaughn7@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Phone:\u00a0\u00a0+1 (617) 358-<span>1428<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2026\/06\/IMG_8366-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7635 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2026\/06\/IMG_8366-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2026\/06\/IMG_8366-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2026\/06\/IMG_8366-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2026\/06\/IMG_8366-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><span>Luke joined MET International in June of 2026 as a Program Manager for the Student Services Team. He supports partners in advising on and students participating in the MET International non degree programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span>Prior to joining Boston University, he worked at Hult International Business School, where he served as both an Academic Program Coordinator and a Research Coordinator. In these roles, he supported graduate students and contributed to the administration and management of academic programs. He also has experience as an educator, teaching at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri.\u00a0Luke holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in history education from Missouri State University.<\/span><span> <\/span><span>In his free time, Luke enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, and exploring new places.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--[gravityform id=1 name=ContactUs title=true description=false]--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MET International team is responsible for working with Metropolitan College\u2019s academic departments to develop and implement Metropolitan College\u2019s internationally oriented academic programs in Boston, as well as for fostering the College\u2019s strategic collaborations with organizations abroad. 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