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Following is a listing of staff members. Click the staff member's name to view office hours and contact details.

Director for International Education

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Directs the Education Abroad office; supports VT faculty leading programs abroad; coordinates bilateral partnerships and student exchanges in Europe, Africa and the Middle East; oversees student recruitment and preparation; risk management point person.
Name Email Phone
Jennifer Quijano Sax jquisax@vt.edu 540-231-2114

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

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Assists in administration of Education Abroad office; oversees financial aid and scholarship coordination and advising and enrollment management.
Name Email Phone
William "Bill" Nelson Pruitt III pruittw2@vt.edu 540-231-1995

Admin & Program Specialist

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Coordinates student billing, maintains office database, and assists exchange students.
Name Email Phone
Shannon Dove scdove@vt.edu 540-231-5888

Communications Specialist

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Coordinates communications and marketing for the office. Responsible for writings and publications, including the monthly e-Newsletter, and event/outreach coordination.
Name Email Phone
Rommelyn Conde rconde@vt.edu (540) 231-5888

Graduate Assistant

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Program support for Studio Abroad. Assists with ongoing projects and website administration in addition to advising students.
Name Email Phone
Rachel Loren Fitzgerald raegait@vt.edu 540-231-5888

Peer Advisor

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VT student who assists in the Education Abroad office
Name Email Phone
Alexandra Caracciolo vtabroad@vt.edu 540-231-5888
Shannon Christine French scfrench@vt.edu 540-231-5888
Amy Hubbard vtabroad@vt.edu 540-231-5888
Kevin Shedlick vtabroad@vt.edu 540-231-5888

Engineering Peer Advisor

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Advises College of Engineering students on study abroad options.
Name Email Phone
Samantha Ellis vtabroad@vt.edu 540-231-5888

Marketing Assistant

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Coordinates marketing activities for Education Abroad.
Name Email Phone
Rachel Gresham vtabroad@vt.edu 540-231-5888

Student Exchange Program Assistant

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Assists with bilateral and ISEP exchange application process; tracks student exchange agreements and balances.
Name Email Phone
Michael Tekabe-Laakmann vtabroad@vt.edu (540) 231-5888

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Summer Office Hours
From Monday, May 20 - Thursday, August 15 our office hours are 8AM - 4PM. Please contact us at (540) 231-5888 or vtabroad@vt.edu to schedule an appointment.

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