We are a team of professionals with extensive experience in education, non-profit management, business development, language justice advocacy, and policy all united in our passion for increasing study abroad access for students from underserved communities.

Lamar Shambley

Executive Director
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Machada Smith-McGovern

Chair
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Amber Roberts

Vice Chair
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Baron Harper

Marketing & Comms
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Dr. Lucy Odigie-Turley

Marketing & Comms
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Mikhael Abebe

Co-Treasurer
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Nicholas Melvin

Co-Treasurer
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Shena Nicole

Director of Marketing
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Melquin Ramos

Director of Virtual Initiatives
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Gizzel Edmund

Partnerships Manager
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Miriam Piña

Director of Global Programs
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Advisory Council

  • Malik Blue

    Managing Advisor of Education Abroad at the University of Maryland College Park

  • Kevin Bryant

    Principal at Edgility Consulting

  • Rani Cheema

    Founder + Travel Planner at Cheema's Travel

  • Allison Corbett

    Language Access Manager, NYC Housing Vacancy Survey

  • Shena Delgado

    Brand Consultant + Mentor

  • Brandon Evans

    Sr. Portfolio Specialist

  • Tymon Francis

    Founder of Admin Within

  • Juan Jorquera

    Chief Marketing Officer at Vagabond

  • Micaela Mathre

    Director of Marketing & Client Success for Via TRM

  • Royce McAllister

    Investment Banking Associate at Drake Star Partners

  • Morgan Mickle

    Gender, Youth, and Women's Economic Empowerment Specialist, Banyan Global

  • Patsy Montiel

    Spanish Teacher and Department Chair at Uncommon Preparatory Charter High School

  • Osaze Ogbahon

    Supply Chain Strategy at Amazon

  • Aggie Panda

    Disability Advocate/Self Employed

  • Matt Reamy

    Founding Partner at RCG Talent Solutions

  • Maria Robles

    New Business Lead at Egami Group

  • Quiana Stokes Haynes

    Director of Finance, Non-Profit

  • Talita Sueldo

    Manager at Accenture Federal Services

  • Ryann Tanap

    Manager - Social Media at PBS

  • Flosha "Flow" Tejada

    Director of Teacher Support at OneGoal NY

  • Phaon Spurlock

    Founder at BKLYN LEAGUE | Corporate Sponsorship Manager at Prudential Financial

  • Jarrett Walker

    Investment Banking Associate - J.P. Morgan