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Bill AnthonyBill Anthony, Director

Bill is a graduate of Colby College (BA) and The Johns Hopkins University (MA, PhD) and was a Senior Lecturer in Northwestern's Department of German from 1986-1997 where he taught German language and literature, served as the department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies, co-produced documentary videos in Germany and Switzerland and chaired the Council on Language Instruction. In 1995, he was named a Charles Deering McCormick University Distinguished Lecturer. As the founding director of Northwestern's Study Abroad Office (1997), Bill takes great pride in being part of a small team of dedicated study abroad professionals. He has served a leadership role on the Standards Committee for the Forum on Education Abroad since its formation in 2002 and was elected to two terms on the Forum Council. Bill has played an active role in the Forum’s development of the Standards and a Code of Ethics for the study abroad field.

Alicia Stanley, Associate DirectorAlicia Stanley

Alicia graduated with a M.A./M.S. in International Public Service Management from DePaul University and a B.A. in French from Rice University and spent several years studying and working in France.  Prior to joining Northwestern in 2008, she worked in Chicago for DePaul’s Study Abroad Program, IES Abroad, and the French Technology Press Office.  Alicia oversees academic policies and procedures, chairs the Study Abroad Advisory Committee, manages the office's budget, and coordinates the team's efforts to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.  In addition, she advises students who are interested in studying abroad in China, Czech Republic, Japan, Russia, Singapore,  South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, and manages requests from those seeking to apply to unaffiliated programs.  Alicia is currently a member of the Forum on Education Abroad's 2013 Conference Committee, IES Abroad's Academic Council, IFSA-Butler's National Advisors Council Executive Committee, and AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers).

Julie FriendJulie Anne Friend, Associate Director for International Safety and Security

Julie comes to NU from Michigan State University, where her scholarship and advocacy related to emergency planning/response contributed to the development of standards in the field. Her policy development guidelines for operating study abroad programs in countries with U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings serve as a national benchmark. Julie chairs Northwestern’s Risk Assessment Committee for undergraduate study abroad, monitors international developments, and serves as the first-responder to all crises abroad on a 24-7 basis.  In addition, she chairs the Education Abroad Knowledge Community’s Subcommittee on Health and Safety for NAFSA: The Association of International Educators and is one of three higher education representatives appointed to the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council Executive Board. Julie has traveled in over twenty-five countries and lived in both France and Zambia. She is an avid hiker, backpacker, tennis player and horseback rider. Julie received her BS in Speech Communication from Syracuse University and her JD and MA in English from Michigan State, and she is a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan.

Michelle Gere, Assistant DirectorMichelle Gere

Michelle completed her B.A. in Languages and Philosophy at the University of Alaska and advises students who are interested in studying abroad in the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Jordan, India, Israel, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Uruguay. She is the lead adviser in the office and administers the Northwestern Spanish Language & Culture Summer Program in Barcelona. Michelle collaborates with several units in the Division of Student Affairs to improve study abroad resources and programming for Northwestern students, including Counseling and Psychological Services, the LGBT Resource Center, Multicultural Student Affairs and Services for Students with Disabilities. Michelle is a member of Northwestern's LGBTQA Campus Advisory Network, the Campus Coalition on Sexual Violence and the Women's Center Advisory Board. Her work in the field of education abroad includes chairing the Forum on Education Abroad Advising Working Group as well as serving on the Forum's Outcomes Assessment and Research Committee. She lives in Chicago with her husband, a doctoral candidate in the Bienen School of Music.

Francesca Miroballi, Study Abroad Adviser & Coordinator of campus outreachFrancesca Miroballi

Francesca received her B.A. in French and Communication from Elmhurst College and spent part of her undergraduate studies in Nantes, France and Italy (Florence and Milan).  Before joining Northwestern, Francesca worked for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad).  She advises for programs in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Cameroon, France, Germany, Italy, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Senegal, and Switzerland.

Emily Heppard, Study Abroad AdviserEmily Heppard

Emily graduated from Bradley University with a B.A. in Religious Studies and Art History, and studied abroad in Vienna, Austria and Dublin, Ireland while a student there. Emily advises for programs in Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Ireland and the United Kingdom. She is also responsible for managing study abroad data and the office's social media. Emily has worked at Northwestern since 2008, in both Human Resources and the Office for Research. She was also a student in the School of Continuing Studies, where she completed certificate programs in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations and Museum Studies.

Krista Buda, Assistant Director of Study Abroad Financial Services Krista Buda

Krista completed her Master of Science in Education degree in Higher Education Administration & Policy at Northwestern.  She received her B.A. in Linguistics and German Language & Literature from Haverford College and spent her junior year on the IES Abroad program in Freiburg, Germany.  Krista oversees study abroad billing and financial aid, and counsels students and families about the financial considerations of studying abroad.  As an Assistant Director in the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid at 1801 Hinman Avenue, Krista is a member of both the Study Abroad and Financial Aid teams.  Prior to working in financial aid, Krista also worked in the NU Study Abroad Office and in banking and financial services.

Madison Berry

Madison is a School of Communications junior who plans on double majoring in radio/television/film and psychology. Having long fostered a love of all things British, she hopes to study abroad and one day live in England, Scotland, or Wales. In her spare time, Madison enjoys watching movies and television shows, horseback riding and working with NU student-run film and theatre endeavors.

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Thu Dang

Thu is a Florida native and currently a senior in Weinberg. She is planning on double majoring in economics and international studies. Thu wants to study abroad in either Vietnam or Australia because she loved visiting Vietnam when she was younger with her family and she has always wanted to go to Australia. When she is not working at the Study Abroad office or doing schoolwork, she enjoys swimming, practicing yoga, and playing the piano. 

Steve Yanni

A member of the Class of 2013 in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Steve is a Sociology and Spanish double major. He proudly joined the Study Abroad Office team in October 2009 as a work-study aide with an interest in studying abroad himself in the future and enjoys helping his fellow classmates with the study abroad application process. Steve is a Philadelphia-area native and avid Yankees fan. Outside of the classroom and the office, he enjoys singing and playing bass guitar and is a member of Northwestern's Mock Trial Team.