![]() Amelia Dietrich, PhD.
Senior Director for Research & Publications Managing Editor, Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad (she/her/hers) 717-254-8328 | dietrica@forumea.org Read Amelia's Bio
Dr. Amelia Dietrich is the Senior Director for Research and Publications at The Forum on Education Abroad and Managing Editor of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. She joined The Forum in 2015 as a Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow. Amelia’s work focuses on leading original research initiatives and supporting the publication of others’ scholarship on best practices in education abroad, maximizing the impact of education abroad for students, institutions and communities, and identifying promising practices on the leading edge. Amelia also facilitates professional development workshops on the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad in a variety of venues and lends her expertise to project-based consultancies and comprehensive reviews. She serves on the IIE Open Doors Study Abroad Working Group and the Advisory Board for the Center for Research on Abroad and International Student Engagement. Previously, Amelia taught Spanish and linguistics at Penn State University, and led students on a research fellowship to Spain. Amelia holds a B.A. from Moravian University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish and Language Science from The Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Professional in Education Abroad. ![]() Read Genesis's Bio
Genesis is responsible for planning The Forum’s conferences, events, and meetings, including working with a variety of vendors and event hosts and for all logistical aspects of the organization’s major conferences, multiple smaller events, and associated budgets. Prior to joining the Forum team in June 2021, Genesis was with Association Headquarters, where she was a Meeting Coordinator for organizations like the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA). She’s also held roles at the American College of Radiology and iWorkwell, Inc. Genesis earned her B.S. degree in Business Administration with a dual concentration in International Business and Marketing from Drexel University. |
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Elizabeth Frohlich serves as Director for Resources, and is involved in a wide range of resource development initiatives in support of the mission of The Forum. She manages the Forum Consulting program, works with the Annual and Europe, Africa, and Middle East (EMEA) Conference Committees to develop conference content, and leads The Forum’s sustainability efforts. Elizabeth joined The Forum in 2012 through the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program. Previously, she taught French language, worked on-site for Boston University’s Grenoble Language & Liberal Arts Program, interned at BU Study Abroad, and served as an Admissions Advisor. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad in Montpellier, France. Elizabeth holds B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in French Language and Literature. ![]() Read stephanie'S Bio
Bringing more than 10 years of experience in education abroad marketing, Stephanie is a strategic and empathetic marketer who is dedicated to experiential learning and equity, diversity, and inclusion. She strongly believes in The Forum's mission of cultivating education abroad professionals, along with ensuring that all students have access to an education abroad experience. Stephanie also has extensive marketing and storytelling experience in other areas of education (K-12 and higher education),and the technology and entertainment industries. A lifelong learner, Stephanie earned her B.S. degree in Journalism with a minor in Spanish from the University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign. |
![]() Marissa Lombardi, EdD.
Executive Director of Training, Programs and Services (she/her/hers) 717-254-8727 | lombardm@forumea.org Read Marissa's Bio
Marissa Lombardi serves as the Executive Director of Training, Programs and Services, implementing an impressive array of programs, resources and materials related to the Standards of Good Practice, equity, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and other topics that promote and facilitate the highest quality education abroad programs. Prior to joining The Forum’s team, Marissa was with EF Education First, where she served as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Partnerships.Previously, Marissa was an Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations program at Northeastern University, where she developed a concentration and certificate in Global Student Mobility. She also served as a faculty scholar and lead scholar at the university’s Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Research. She served as dean of students at Lorenzo de’Medici Italian International Institute in Florence, Italy, where she was part of a senior leadership team responsible for the oversight of campuses in Florence, Rome, Venice, and Tuscania. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College, a Master’s of Arts in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University and a Doctorate of Education, with a specialization in International Education, from Northeastern University. |
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Annette Mares-Duran serves as the Membership Services Manager. She develops and implements strategies for membership engagement and outreach related activities. She serves as the primary liaison to current and prospective members and systematizes opportunities for members to engage and provide feedback on services. Prior to joining The Forum, Annette was the Faculty-Led International Program Coordinator at the University of New Mexico and an elected Forum Council member. As a program leader herself, she facilitated group programs to Ecuador and Peru. As a student, she studied abroad in Spain and Nicaragua. Annette received her B.S. in Education and M.A. in Language, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies at the University of New Mexico. |
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Dr. Kate Moore is an international educator energized by our changing world of work and how we connect campuses, communities, and companies across the globe. She built the Global Career Center (GCC) to partner with universities and colleges throughout the world, employers from a wide range of industries, and learners of all ages to connect employability and education through collaborative program development, comprehensive services delivery, and curated experiential education. Kate is committed to the fields of international education and workforce development, sharing knowledge and dialogue with the community through more than sixty presentations and publications. She authored the NAFSA book Internships, Service Learning and Research Abroad and was co-editor and contributor for the publication International Internships: Mission, Methods, and Models. Kate has decades of experience directly related to global internships and applied learning, including work within higher education, nonprofit management, workforce recruitment, government relations and civic engagement. She was honored as 2019 Mentor of the Year by Lead5050 and is a member of the GSD accelerator for female founders. Kate holds a BA in International Studies from American University, a MS in Nonprofit Management from Eastern University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania. |
![]() Mary F. Price, PhD.
Director of Teaching and Learning (she/her/hers) 717 254 8249 | pricemar@forumea.org ORCID Read Mary's Bio
Dr. Mary Price is the inaugural Director of Teaching and Learning. She brings over 20 years' experience working with scholar-practitioners, students, professionals and community members as a thought partner and critical friend to strengthen practice, deepen learning and co-create actionable knowledge. Most recently, Mary led faculty development at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis’ Center for Service & Learning focusing on efforts to support the success and advancement of publicly-engaged faculty, institutional capacity building, and curriculum integration of civic pedagogies, including community-based global learning, at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Mary’s scholarly interests emphasize the influence of community-academic partnership relationships on learning and community outcomes, the socialization and success of publicly-engaged faculty as part of campus equity, civic and student success agendas, and improving institutional climates for ethical and equitable community engagement in local and global contexts. Some of Mary's ongoing projects include:
Mary received her PhD in Anthropology from Binghamton University, SUNY and her Master’s in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida. |
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