PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NAFSA Region III Mentorship Program
Mentee
2024
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Was selected as a Mentee for the NAFSA Region III 2024 Mentorship Program
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Met monthly with my Mentor to discuss my professional goals, career growth, and networking engagement in the field
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Have maintained a mentorship relationship with my Mentor beyond the formal end of the program
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IES Abroad
IES Abroad Partner Connection Invitee and Annual Conference Attendee
October 2024
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Was invited to attend the October 2024 IES Abroad Partner Connection in Chicago, Illinois
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Represented The University of Texas at Austin at the IES Abroad Annual Conference and Film Festival following the Partner Connection
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Learned about IES Abroad program structure, academic rigor, financial support for students, and safety and risk management measures
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Engaged IES Abroad staff (local and international) and visiting University representatives in workshops tailored to improve risk and crisis management, academic integration onsite, and student supportā
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AIFS Abroad
Italy Site Visit Invitee
November 2023
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Was one of 12 university representatives invited to attend the Fall 2023 AIFS Abroad Italy site visit
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Represented The University of Texas at Austin on the visit
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Engaged in academic, cultural, and professional visits in Milan, Florence, and Rome
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Dialogued with AIFS staff and other university professionals on ways to improve study abroad experiences for our students
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Dreams Abroad
Writer
February 2017 - August 2022
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Contributed to the Dreams Abroad site by writing blog posts
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Helped to establish the site in its founding
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Assisted in organizing the teach abroad interview series
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Managed development of new programs
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Middlebury College
Student Representative, Global Operations Committee
March 2021 - June 2021
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Dickinson College
Director of Academics for the Dickinson College Student Senate
August 2015 - May 2016ā
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Held a voting seat on the Student Senate and Academic Programming and Standards Committee
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Attended Student Senate Executive Committee meetings weekly
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Served as the Chair of the Academic Initiatives Committee
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Responsible for a budget of $35,000
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Global Ambassador for the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) Program
August 2015 - May 2016
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Represented the DIS program at Dickinson College
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Advised prospective and accepted students one-on-one
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Spoke publicly to over 300 sophomores about my DIS experience
CONFERENCES
NAFSA Region III Conference
Addison, Texas
November 2019
NAFSA 2016 Annual Conference & Expo
Denver, Colorado
May 2016
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Completed a pre-conference workshop on roles of the Education Abroad Advisor
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Attended information sessions on education abroad and luncheons on diversity, inclusion, and peace building