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Education Abroad Office

Meet Our Team

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Kelly Anastes, Assistant Director for Enrollment and Operations

Kelly oversees the enrollment process and other non-advising operations of the office. She is responsible for managing the education abroad database and enrollment process for students. Reach out to Kelly if you have a question about your application, education abroad transcript, or need data about education abroad at USC. 

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Elizabeth Cooper, Education Abroad Advisor and Pre-Departure Coordinator

Elizabeth meets one-on-one with students and supports them through the study abroad process.  Elizabeth manages our general exchange and direct partnerships with non-European universities.  Additionally, she oversees our pre-departure orientation and other programming designed to prepare students for their international experiences. Reach out to Elizabeth to learn more about education abroad programs in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.  

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Rachel Harris, Education Abroad Advisor and Post-Experience Coordinator

Rachel meets one-on-one with students and supports them through the study abroad process.  Rachel manages our general exchange and direct partnerships with European universities.  Additionally, she oversees post-experience programming and alumni engagement efforts, including our Peer Advisor program. Reach out to Rachel to learn more about education abroad programs in Europe.

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Marci Heidt, Assistant Director for Advising and Programming

Marci serves as the Assistant Director for Advising and Programming, leading the advising team and overseeing other student-focused programming. In addition to supporting the great work of the advising team, Marci manages our International Business exchange partnerships with European universities.  Reach out to Marci to learn more about education abroad programs in Europe.

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Morgan Morris Inabinet, Director

 In addition to supporting the great work of the EAO team, Morgan is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of USC's education abroad and other international programming for undergraduate and graduate students. She specializes in travel risk management and supporting traveler safety, security, and well-being.  Reach out to Morgan if you have a unique issue or have a question about the office.

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Ernest Owusu Achiaw, Administrative and Enrollment Assistant

Ernest manages the EAO front desk, handling a large volume of emails, phone calls, and walk-in traffic from all EAO stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and families/supporters. Additionally, Ernest assists with application approvals and other enrollment processes.

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Patrick Steimer, Education Abroad Advisor

Patrick meets one-on-one with students and supports them through the study abroad process.  Patrick manages general exchange and direct partnerships with European universities.  Reach out to Patrick to learn more about education abroad programs in Europe.

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Dasya' Young, Instructor-Led Programs Manager

Dasya' Young leads support for instructor-led education abroad programs. Reach out to Dasya' if you have a question about the development, implementation, and operationalization of instructor-led programs. Students can also reach out to Dasya' to get advised about instructor-led opportunities and other program options.


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