Administration
Erika Wilkens, PhD
As an Assistant Provost and the Executive Director of Syracuse Abroad, Dr. Erika Wilkens is responsible for all aspects of the strategic expansion and management of Syracuse Abroad, as well as playing a key role in advancing the University’s vision and commitment to internationalization.
Erika brings deep international, academic and administrative experience to her role, most recently as the founding Director of Syracuse University’s study abroad center in Istanbul, Turkey, where she led operations from 2010 until 2017, until the center closed its doors due to political unrest in the region. Transitioning to Syracuse University in the U.S., Erika served in various global engagement leadership positions before being appointed to her current role.
Prior to joining Syracuse University, Wilkens has served as a faculty member and conducted research at several institutions worldwide, most recently as an assistant professor at Okan University in Istanbul, an instructor at Sabanci University, Istanbul and New School University’s Graduate Program in International Affairs in New York City. She also has worked as a research consultant to the World Bank and as a visiting faculty member on a Soros Foundation Civic Education Project at Vytautas Magnus (Kaunas) and Vilnius Universities in Lithuania. She has conducted international research in several countries including Canada, Belgium, Romania, Hungary, and India.
Wilkens earned a Ph.D. in political science from Syracuse University; a master’s degree in international development from University of Calgary, Canada; a master’s degree in international relations from Lancaster University, United Kingdom; and a bachelor of commerce degree from University of Calgary.
Diane McKenney
Diane has been with Syracuse Abroad since 2001. As Director of Administration, she assists with HR, legal, risk management, compliance, and other issues for Syracuse staff and for staff and faculty at our overseas centers. She also provides administrative support to the Assistant Provost and Executive Director of Syracuse Abroad.
Prior to her current position, Diane worked as an independent public relations consultant and event planner for various clients in the Syracuse area. She also worked in the public relations department at Crouse Hospital, and as Assistant to the VP of Public Relations at Crouse. Diane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in PR from SUNY Geneseo.
Contact Diane:
- dimckenn@syr.edu
- 315-443-9416
Admissions & Programming
Center Programs
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Tara BlomvallDirector, Admissions
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Theresa BaroneFront Desk Coordinator
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Joelle OreckiAsst. Director, Admissions
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Sarah TomlinsonSr. International Program Advisor, Florence
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Georgi McNeaseInternational Program Advisor, London
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Aero KierstanInternational Program Advisor, Strasbourg & Central Europe
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Mallory MitchellInternational Program Advisor, Florence
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Dylan EldredInternational Program Advisor, Florence
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Ben CogdallInternational Program Advisor, Madrid & Santiago
Tara Blomvall
Tara serves as the Director of Admissions and Student Engagement for Syracuse Abroad. In this role, she oversees the admission and predeparture process for all Syracuse Abroad Center programs, campus outreach initiatives across Syracuse University and the recruitment and the recruitment of non-Syracuse University students from our partner schools. Tara has over 14 years of experience working in higher education, specifically in the areas of undergraduate admissions and recruitment, CRM implementation and design, and education abroad.
She obtained her MBA degree from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and her BBA degree in International Business and Human Resource Management from Temple University. As an undergraduate student, she also had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain.
Contact Tara:
- teblomva@syr.edu
- 315-443-9430
Theresa Barone
Theresa joined the Syracuse Abroad team as Office Coordinator in 2018. She graduated Canisius College with a B.A. in Industrial Psychology. After completing her degree at Canisius she opened and operated her own retail store in Syracuse for 15 years. While running her business she obtained a Paralegal Certificate from Syracuse University.
She has had the opportunity to live in London with her husband and children and travel throughout Europe. Theresa can now share her passion for education abroad and travel with Syracuse University students.
Contact Theresa
- tabarone@syr.edu
- 315-443-3471
Joelle Orecki
Joelle serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions. As part of the Admissions Team, she works with students through every step of the abroad experience. As an undergraduate at the State University of New York at Geneseo, Joelle spent a semester abroad in France. Prior to joining Syracuse Abroad, Joelle held various education roles both in the U.S. and overseas. She is committed to international education and the experiential learning opportunities that study abroad exemplifies.
Contact Joelle:
- jlorecki@syr.edu
- 315-443-9431
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Sarah Tomlinson
Sarah was born and raised in the Syracuse, New York area. She attended Loyola University in Maryland for her first year of undergraduate studies, then transferred to Elon University in North Carolina where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. During her undergraduate career, she studied abroad in London, England for a semester and New Zealand for three weeks during her senior year January term.
Sarah is a recent graduate of Syracuse University, receiving a master’s degree in Higher Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support. In previous years, she has held many positions in the international education field. As an advisor for the center programs in Florence, Italy, she works directly with students to assist them during every step of the study abroad process. During her free time, you can find her cheering on the many sport teams here at Syracuse University and going on walks with her two dogs.
Contact Sarah:
- stomli01@syr.edu
- 315.443.9177
Georgi McNease
Georgi serves as the International Program Advisor for the London program where she assists students in their study abroad journeys. Georgi’s passion for international education began during her own study abroad experience in Costa Rica as an undergraduate student at Sam Houston State University. After graduating, she taught in Zambia though the Peace Corps before moving to Houston where she worked as an English as a Second Language teacher. In her free time, Georgi enjoys running, cooking, and spending time with her three dogs.
Contact Georgi:
- 315.443.9424
- gamcneas@syr.edu
Aero Kierstan
Aero is the International Academic Program Advisor for Strasbourg and Central Europe, and is the Discovery Program lead. She attended Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania where she received her B.A. in French. During the fall semester of her senior year, she studied abroad in Rennes, France and lived with a host family. After returning from France, Aero knew she wanted to become an advisor for study abroad, so she pursued a M.S. in Student Affairs Administration at Binghamton University. During her graduate program, she interned in the International Programs Office at SUNY Cortland.
Aero has worked in a variety of positions in higher education, including TRIO and Residence Life. In her free time, Aero enjoys reading, cuddling with her three cats, and collecting (rocks, coins, and Pokémon cards). Aero is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking.
Contact Aero:
- agkierst@syr.edu
- 315.443.3471
Mallory Mitchell
Mallory serves as an advisor for Syracuse Abroad’s center programs in Florence, Italy. As a graduate of Syracuse University, she took advantage of the opportunity to study in Strasbourg, France her sophomore year. This experience sparked her interest in learning about other cultures and influenced her decision to pursue a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Northeastern University.
After several years as a teacher, she transitioned to wellness and fitness coaching and is now happy to be supporting students as they consider their own study abroad opportunities. Outside of work, Mallory enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, and also performs as a cellist in the Magnolia String Quartet.
Contact Mallory
- mamitc01@syr.edu
- 315-443-7400
Dylan Eldred
As an International Academic Program Advisor for the Florence program, Dylan works with students to assist them during the study abroad process. He was born and raised in the Hudson valley area of New York by Syracuse University alumni parents. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in international relations with minors in history and geography from SUNY Geneseo.
During his junior year, Dylan spent a semester abroad in Groningen, Netherlands which ignited his passion for international education. Before coming to Syracuse University, he served in the Peace Corps as an environmental educator in Zambia and worked as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas. When he’s not at work, you can find Dylan hiking, running, or spending time with his three dogs.
Contact Dylan:
- djeldred@syr.edu
- 315.443.9428
Ben Cogdall
Having grown up as a ‘Military Brat,‘ Ben has had the unique experience to grow up all over the United States and see many parts of the world from a young age. Because of this Ben, now considers himself to be a strong advocate for international travel. He attended Northern Arizona University where he studied abroad in Costa Rica. There, he became fascinated with language acquisition and intercultural development, and found great value in international education.
He graduated with a master’s in education and Spanish and went on to teach English in Madrid, Spain. During his post-graduate career, Ben has held several positions related to foreign language instruction, student services, and study abroad. Excited to be with Syracuse Abroad, Ben is eager to work with students looking to create their own incredible experiences overseas.
Contact Ben:
- bdcogdal@syr.edu
- 315-443-0252
World Partner Programs
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Cara HardyAssistant Director, World Partner Programs
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Sarah NebhutInternational Program Advisor, World Partner Programs
Cara Hardy
At Syracuse Abroad, Cara manages the portfolio of World Partner programs and advises students who are interested in studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Cara began her career in education abroad over 20 years ago at the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and has held roles in advising, institutional relations, and program development and management, including a stint abroad as the Assistant Resident Director of CIEE’s center in Barcelona. She has also taught Spanish language at Syracuse University and other colleges and worked as a grant writer for non-profit organizations.
Cara graduated with an AB in Spanish and Women’s Studies from Dartmouth College and holds an MA in Spanish from Middlebury College. She has spent time studying, working, volunteering, and living in Spain, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
Program Portfolio:
- Australia and New Zealand
- Central Asia
- Europe (Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Scotland, Sweden)
- Latin America and the Caribbean (Brazil)
- Middle East
- SEA Semester Programs
Contact Cara:
- crhardy@syr.edu
- 315-443-9417
Sarah Nebhut
Sarah Nebhut is from Austin, Texas. She graduated with a B.A. in Biology from Hartwick College and a M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University. While attending Hartwick College, Sarah studied abroad in Portugal, Thailand, and South Africa. During her master’s degree, Sarah served as an intern in study abroad at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
As the International Program Advisor for World Partner Programs, Sarah manages the World Partner Programs in locations such as Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America and advises students interested in studying abroad in these programs. She also manages incoming international exchange students.
Program Portfolio:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe (Austria, France, Spain)
- Latin America & the Caribbean (West Indies)
- Incoming Exchange Students
Contact Sarah:
- senebhut@syr.edu
- 315.443.2528
Summer Programs
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Marie KulikowskyAssistant Director, Summer & Faculty-Led Programs
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Mason OteroInternational Program Advisor, Summer & Faculty-Led Programs
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Laura PriolettiInternational Program Advisor, Summer & Faculty-Led Programs
Marie Kulikowsky
Originally from Paris, France, Marie first came to Syracuse University as an exchange student and spent her junior year here. She came back after graduation and received her Master’s Degree from Newhouse. She stayed in Syracuse after that, taught French at SU and joined Syracuse Abroad in 2013. As the Assistant Director of Summer Sessions and Faculty Led programs she oversees both Summer and Short Term programs. She works with faculty and overseas centers to create and run meaningful and high quality programs.
Contact Marie:
- mkulikow@syr.edu
- 315-443-9419
Mason Otero
Mason was born and raised in the Syracuse area. He earned his bachelor’s in Russian Language and Culture at Hobart College in Geneva, NY and spent a semester abroad in the Siberian Altai Krai in Russia. Mason then earned his Master’s in Higher Education at Syracuse University and spent a few years working in medical grant management before finding his way back to SU. Now he is excited to be back at his alma mater helping students find study abroad experiences as meaningful to them as his own experience in Russia was to him.
Contact Mason:
- 315.443.9420
- mmotero@syr.edu
Laura Prioletti
International Program Advisor, Summer & Faculty-led Programs
Laura was born and raised in the Syracuse area. She attended St. John Fisher College for her B.A. in Psychology, and Syracuse University where she graduated with an M.S. in School Counseling. As and undergraduate, she spent a semester abroad in Limerick, Ireland where she took various classes on Irish culture and traditions, including Irish Dance. During this semester, she fell in love with seeing the world and now wants to encourage other to do so as well!
Contact Laura:
Student Services
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Seth TuckerDirector, Global Safety & Student Services
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Bridget DemorestAssistant Director, Student Services
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Katie ShawCoordinator, Student Services & Inclusion
Seth Tucker
Seth A. Tucker serves as the Director of Global Safety and Student Services at Syracuse University Abroad where he is responsible for developing policy and institutional practice in the areas of global safety, risk mitigation, and crisis management. He also provides leadership for the Student Services department and, with his team, works to ensure students have a safe and engaging experience abroad. With 25 years’ experience in both academic and student affairs administration, he has previously served as the Vice President for Campus Life and Safety at Onondaga Community College and as the Director of Crisis Management at Syracuse University. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Contact Seth:
- satucker@syr.edu
- 315-443-1968
Bridget Demorest
Bridget has been with the Syracuse Abroad team since 2007 and primarily focuses on student wellness, health and safety. Bridget provides students with connections to resources while working closely with colleagues locally and abroad so that students can achieve their highest potential for success. With a background in college student counseling, Bridget values the life-changing caliber of a college experience combined with an international adventure. While each brings their own unique challenges and opportunities, this human services approach to student support abroad is most rewarding to her. Bridget has a BS in Family & Consumer Sciences from Mercyhurst University, and an MS in Counseling & Human Services from Syracuse University.
Contact Bridget:
- brhughes@syr.edu
- 315-443-1844
Katie Shaw
Katie was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Go Orange! She received her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Psychology, from Hobart & William Smith Colleges. During this time, Katie had an opportunity to study abroad in Hong Kong. Katie also completed a my Master’s in Social Work through Syracuse’s Falk College. Katie previously worked with Syracuse University’s Academic and Career Advising Team for the College of Arts & Sciences/Maxwell and was there for over 5 years prior to transitioning to Student Outreach and Support where she spent some time.
Katie is looking forward to combining her passion and love for travel and well as looking forward to applying social work education and skills to the Abroad environment and continuing to gain perspective and critically evaluate policies pertaining to the student experience.
Contact Katie:
- 315-443-1925
- kshaw02@syr.edu
Institutional Relations & Outreach
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Nicole CollinsDirector, Strategic Partnerships & Outreach
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Gael NoyesAssociate Director, Institutional Relations
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Rhonda ChilesAssistant Director, Institutional Relations
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Veronica WhittemoreAssistant Director, Institutional Relations
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Danelle BooneAssistant Director, Institutional Relations
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Ashley BarlettaCommunications Manager
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Nico PerezCampus Outreach Specialist
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Delaney Van WeyCampus Outreach Manager
Nicole Collins
Nicole serves as the Director of Strategic Partnership & Outreach. In this role, she oversees recruitment and outreach initiatives at non-Syracuse partner schools, development of World Partner programs, and strategic marketing initiatives for Syracuse Abroad. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nicole brings with her over 16 years of experience in global education, including crisis management, program development, partner relations, and strategic marketing and recruitment. Before joining Syracuse Abroad, Nicole held professional leadership roles at Miami University, IES Abroad, and Wake Forest University.
Nicole earned a B.A in International Studies from Case Western Reserve University and she studied abroad in Costa Rica at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma. Nicole received an M.A. in Intercultural Communication from Wake Forest University. While a student at Wake, she received a grant to travel to Lima, Peru to interview health practitioners and volunteer at a local hospital.
Contact Nicole:
Gael Noyes
Gael has worked in international education for 20 years. She started her career in admissions advising as the International Program Advisor for the Syracuse Abroad Florence and Strasbourg programs, as well as heading up visa processing for SU students going abroad. Gael then moved to work for the Study Abroad provider CIEE, as Senior Institutional Relations Manager for New York and Pennsylvania before becoming Associate Director of Institutional Relations and managing a team serving the schools in the Eastern half of the US. Gael has now made a full circle and returned to Syracuse Abroad as Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships where she is looking forward to continuing to work with Partner Schools and visiting students to grow enrollments for Syracuse Abroad.
Gael has a BA Joint Honors from Cardiff University in South Wales. She is originally from the UK and after meeting her husband, a Syracuse native, while teaching English in Japan, moved to Syracuse and has lived here with her family ever since.
Contact Gael:
- 315.572.0297
- gknoyes@syr.edu
Rhonda Chiles
Rhonda serves as an Assistant Director of International Relations. In this role she is responsible for managing strategic relationships with Syracuse partner institutions. Rhonda brings with her over 15 years in international education as well as a strong knowledge of STEM disciplines.
After receiving a BS in Information Systems from Jackson State University, she began her career working for various technology companies in the software, hardware and telecommunications industries. Her experience includes several roles in technical areas, as a Corporate Trainer, and as a Regional Sales Trainer. She then transitioned to higher ed, joined Harvey Mudd College, a STEM institution, and became the Director of Study Abroad. As a one person office, Rhonda led the campus internationalization efforts and increased study abroad participation for all disciplines. Prior to joining Syracuse Abroad, Rhonda worked for DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia at their North American office. Her external activities include serving on the board for Arcadia’s Center for Education Abroad during the 2010-11 year, NAFSA LA planning committee, and is a member of the Forum for Education Abroad.
As a child, Rhonda spent her first eight years living abroad in Taipei, Taiwan and Munich, Germany with her family. She enjoyed both countries immensely and is excited to be in a field that allows her to share these experiences. In her free times she enjoys movies, travel, sci-fi, shopping, NBA games, and Pilates.
Contact Rhonda:
Veronica Whittemore
Veronica is the Assistant Director of Institutional Relations. She is based out of St Louis, serving the Midwest and beyond. Veronica has a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration with a focus on International Education. While earning her degrees, Veronica study abroad in Estonia, Ireland, and Italy. She has a particular passion for alumni programming.
Of course, Veronica loves to travel in her free time, but when she is home, she enjoys quilting, swing dancing, and hanging out with dogs.
Contact Veronica:
Danelle Boone
Danelle has worked in various professional roles in higher education, since earning her Master of Science Degree in Counseling in 2002. She began her career at UCLA, as a career counselor and graduate school advisor, and also served on the undergraduate admissions committee. Her love of teaching offered the opportunity to lead discussion courses at UCLA and teach career planning courses at Santa Monica College. Following her previous study abroad experiences in Mexico and Spain, she boarded a ship, and traveled around the world with students, living, learning, and exploring multiple cities and countries over the course of 100 days abroad. Thus began her career in international education. Since then, Danelle has worked for academic institutions and education abroad providers, working with faculty, students, administrators, and advisors on educational programming, internships, logistics, and intercultural exchange.
Danelle is a California native who now resides in North Carolina, where she enjoys outdoor adventures, teaching pilates, and exploring art, music, and culture.
Contact Danelle:
Ashley Barletta
Ashley serves as the liaison between Syracuse Abroad and the Division of Marketing and Internal Communications team and works to develop and deploy marketing strategies across Syracuse Abroad’s various teams and activities on and off campus.
Prior to joining Syracuse Abroad, Ashley held marketing roles at various organizations including CVS and BJ’s Wholesale Club. As an undergraduate, Ashley studied abroad in Rome, Italy and graduated from Salve Regina University. In 2022, Ashley received her M.S. in Communications from Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Contact Ashley:
- aaalessa@syr.edu
- 315-443-8382
Nico Perez
Nico was born in California but grew up in Illinois and the Syracuse area. He graduated from Syracuse University in Spring, 2024 with a B.A. In International Relations and Spanish Language, Lit. And Culture. Because of his interest in international politics, Spanish language and Latin American culture he decided to travel abroad in Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. During his time there, he explored the beautiful Patagonia and Andes Mountains and learned so much about Chilean and Argentinian culture! He fell in love with the amazing food, landscapes and historic cities and now wants to help other students have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like he did.
Nico is super passionate about making study abroad accessible and finding the perfect program for the right student! He is more than willing to help students every step of the way so they can have the study abroad experience of their dreams!
Contact Nico:
- 315.443.8382
- nperez07@syr.edu
Delaney Van Wey
Delaney is excited to connect Syracuse University students to the multitude of opportunities available through Syracuse Abroad. As a 2018 graduate of Syracuse University and an alumna of the Santiago Center, she knows first-hand the ins and outs of student life and the impact of international education. Delaney studied journalism, international relations and Spanish and is happy to talk about anything and everything ‘Cuse related. She is originally from Buffalo, New York (Go Bills!).
Contact Delaney:
- dovanwey@syr.edu
- 315-443-9422
Academic Services
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Petra Hejnova, PhDDirector, Curriculum & Academic Services
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Kelsey HanbachAssistant Director, Academic Services
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Jeanne ChuCoordinator, Academic Services
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Christi JenningsCoordinator, Academic Services
Petra Hejnova, PhD
As a Director of Curriculum, Petra Hejnova, PhD, oversees curriculum and academics for Syracuse University’s Centers abroad. She also holds a faculty appointment in the Political Science Department of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
Dr. Hejnova previously served as an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and an Executive Co-Director of the Gender Studies Center in Prague. As a faculty, she developed and taught courses in the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Dr. Hejnova holds an MA in Public Policy from Charles University in Prague and a PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University.
Contact Petra
- phejnova@syr.edu
- 315-443-9418
Kelsey Hanbach
Kelsey is a Syracuse alum, earning a BA in Social Studies Education & History in 2014. During undergrad, she studied abroad through the FU-BEST World Partner program in Berlin, Germany. Her experiences in college, including studying abroad, inspired her to earn a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University at Buffalo. She has held numerous roles at SU, including previously advising for Syracuse Abroad Summer and Faculty-Led programs and as an Academic & Career Advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences/Maxwell.
Kelsey now serves as the Assistant Director of Academic Services, specializing in academic matters for Florence programs. Studying abroad gave Kelsey the opportunity to immerse herself in the history and culture she was learning about in classes, by living with a host family and through local field trips, and she is excited to help students gain these experiences in Florence!
Contact Kelsey:
- kbhanbac@syr.edu
- 315.443.5721
Jeanne Chu
A Syracuse native and Newhouse graduate, Jeanne supports the Academic Services team as the Program Assistant. She specializes in academic matters for the Central Europe, Madrid, and Santiago semester programs. Having lived overseas happily and traveled widely, Jeanne loves helping students fulfill their international study ambitions (and still hopes one day to bag her seventh continent, Antarctica).
Contact Jeanne:
- jechu100@syr.edu
- 315-443-2955
Christi Jennings
Christi joined the Syracuse University staff in 2019 after many years in the hospitality industry. With a strong belief that exploration, through travel, learning and new experiences, brings the most profound shifts of perspective and satisfaction, she knew that a role with Syracuse Abroad would offer an ideal career to flex her administrative skill while positively impacting students on their own journey of exploration. Christi is pleased to be the Academic Services Coordinator for the London and Strasbourg Centers.
Contact Christi:
- cjenn101@syr.edu
- 315.443.8441
Business Office
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Shukhrat AminovDirector, Global Operations
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Courtney EppelStudent Records Specialist
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Marisa LostumboFunctional Business Analyst
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Allison WeberAssistant Director, Business Operations
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Josh BoehmeBusiness Office Specialist
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Bobbi ClapsBusiness Office Specialist
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Janet NicholsonSenior Accountant
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Josie PascarellaBusiness Operations Specialist
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Kelly KirleySenior Budget Analyst
Shukhrat Aminov
Shukhrat serves as the Director of Global Operations. He is responsible for overseeing all non-academic operational issues at Syracuse Abroad and our centers abroad. His scope therefore is supporting our centers in the areas of budget/finance, human resources, IT/data, legal, facilities, agreements, and other operational areas. Within Syracuse Abroad, Shukhrat is responsible for the direct supervisory responsibility for Assistant Director of the Business Office, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior Accountant and Functional Business Analyst positions.
Shukhrat brings more than a decade of operations management experience to Syracuse Abroad, some of which was within international contexts. His qualifications include budget management, administration, strategy development and implementation, project management, and asset management. He has completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Prior to joining Syracuse Abroad, Shukhrat served as the Regional Chief Operating Officer for Western & Central New York region of the American Red Cross, where he was responsible for overseeing all administrative and business functions for a team that provided humanitarian services for a population of more than 4 million individuals. Some of Shukhrat’s past experiences include managing complex humanitarian aid operations in post-Tsunami Indonesia and supporting humanitarian efforts in post 9/11 Northern Afghanistan.
Contact Shukhrat
- ssaminov@syr.edu
- 315-4439060
Courtney Eppel
As a member of the Syracuse Abroad Business office team, Courtney serves as the Student Records Specialist maintaining and reconciling student records along with providing registrar support. She has previously served as the advisor for the Exploring Central Europe and as the Florence program’s visa coordinator.
Courtney is an alumna of the SU Florence studio arts program. She holds a BFA in Painting, and an MA in Museum Studies from Syracuse University.
Contact Courtney:
- cspencer@syr.edu
- 315-443-9428
Marisa Lostumbo
As the Functional Business Analyst for Syracuse Abroad, Marisa’s primary responsibility is maintaining the Syracuse Abroad systems and managing technology and data needs for the organization. She attended Ithaca College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and a minor in Legal Studies. Born and raised in Syracuse, NY, she began working for the University in 2011 and has been with Syracuse Abroad since 2014.
Contact Marisa:
- malostum@syr.edu
- 315-443-0230
Allison Weber
Allison serves as the Assistant Director of Business Operations managing the business office services. In this role, Allison provides leadership to Business Operations Specialist Team who is responsible for many functions including communication related to cost of attendance for study abroad programs, student & partner billing, accounts payable, administration of financial aid & bursar functions, work study hires and support to other teams as needed on operational matters.
Allison reports to the Director of Global Operations and helps guide processes related to housing, program fees, scholarships, and memorandums of understanding for Syracuse Abroad in which she liaises with the campus partners and collaborates with Syracuse Abroad Units.
Before this role, Allison served her community for over 16 years as the Town Clerk of the Town of Manlius. Allison was very active in her professional organizations serving as the President of the Onondaga County Town Clerks Association, Communications Chair and District Director for the New York State Town Clerks Association and a Public Relations & Marketing Committee Member for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
Allison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. She has also earned her Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and her Registered Municipal Clerk designation from the New York State Town Clerks Association.
Contact Allison:
- 315.443.9426
- aweber08@syr.edu
Josh Boehme
Josh serves as Syracuse Abroad’s Business Office Specialist within the Business Office. He assists with Accounting, HR and Business office needs for the Syracuse Abroad office and staff at our overseas centers.
Prior to his current position, Josh worked in corporate finance at Monro Inc. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting from SUNY Oswego and a Master’s degree in Communications from Newhouse at Syracuse University. Josh is born and raised in Rochester, NY.
Contact Josh:
- 315-443-4203
- Jboehme@syr.edu
Bobbi Claps
Bobbi serves as Syracuse Abroad’s Business Office Specialist within the Business Office. She assists with Accounting, HR and Business office needs for the Syracuse Abroad office and staff at our overseas centers.
Prior to her current position, Bobbi worked as an Accountant for Syracuse University Press and other local non-profit organizations. Bobbi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from American University in Washington D.C.
Contact Bobbi:
Janet Nicholson
Janet serves as Syracuse Abroad’s Senior Accountant within the Business Office.
Contact Janet:
Josie Pascarella
Contact Josie:
Kelly Kirley
Kelly serves as the liaison between Syracuse Abroad and the Office of Budget and Planning.
Contact Kelly: