New Staff in Education Abroad

Megan Henning — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:04:37 +0000

New Staff in Education Abroad Megan Henning Tue, 11/18/2025 - 14:04

Education Abroad is thrilled to welcome four new members to our team! For a full EA team list, visit our Education Abroad Staff page.

Megan Emsick

Finance & Scholarship Specialist

Originally from Nebraska, Megan earned her bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She later joined the University of Nebraska Foundation, where she discovered her passion for higher education and the incredible impact that philanthropy can have on students and the broader university community. That experience inspired her to build a career centered on supporting education and creating opportunities that make a difference.

Last year, Megan moved to Colorado in search of a new adventure and a change of pace. She is excited to now be part of University of Colorado Boulder, where she looks forward to contributing to a mission she deeply believes in. Outside of work, Megan loves to bake, read a good book, and cuddle with her two cats.

Audrey Gould

Program Manager

Audrey is excited to join the CU Education Abroad team as a Program Manager! Originally from Massachusetts, Audrey holds a B.S. in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University, and a M.Ed. in International Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After completing her junior year abroad in Seville, Spain, she moved to Colombia after graduation, where she spent three years teaching English. Since her return to the United States, she has held various roles in education including teaching high school Spanish and working with international exchange students. She is passionate about supporting others in pursuing their own international adventures! In her free time, Audrey enjoys romping in the mountains (whether she is running, skiing, hiking, or camping), reading, baking, and spending time with her cat, Sequoia!

Hannah Parker

Enrollment Coordinator & Office Administrator

Originally from the UK, Hannah earned her B.A. in Geography from the University of Manchester. After graduating, she spent a year traveling in South America, Asia, and Oceania before returning to the UK to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Hannah has worked in various roles in education and is passionate about supporting students in achieving their goals. She enjoys contributing to the office’s Fun Committee and helping create a positive team environment. Before relocating to Colorado this summer, she lived in Los Angeles with her husband. Together, they enjoy exploring the mountains and national parks, and share a love of soccer.

Alex Schnurpel

Program Manager

Alex is excited to join the CU Education Abroad team as a Program Manager! She holds a BS in International Studies and an MS in College Student Personnel. Her study abroad experience was in Sydney, Australia completing a summer internship. Alex is a proud first-generation college graduate and eager to assist others in finding their way abroad. Alex loves traveling, but when she’s not exploring new locations, she’s spending time with her husband, their corgi, Ein (named for Cowboy Bebop!), and training for her next race.

Phoebe Scott

Program Manager

Phoebe holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University, and an MA in World History and Cultures from King's College London. While an undergraduate, she studied abroad in Dublin for a semester, and participated in a summer faculty led program to Geneva. She has traveled to many parts of Europe, and has more recently enjoyed exploring New Zealand, Brazil, and Argentina. She enjoys trying new recipes, singing all the parts to any musical number at the same time, sipping warm cups of tea, and playing fetch with her cat, Gimlet.

Education Abroad is thrilled to welcome four new members to our team!

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Meet our Student Contributors

Megan Henning — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:43:00 +0000

Meet our Student Contributors Megan Henning Tue, 11/11/2025 - 15:43

Each year Education Abroad hires a team of student employees who work in our office in a variety of functions. Our peer advising team is the first point of contact for perspective students helping to advise students on finding the program that is right for them. Our marketing interns are the face of EA, making class visits, posting to instagram and more. Two of our amazing student workers contributed greatly to this newsletter, meet Rowan and Kaj!

Rowan Ellis-Rissler

Peer Advisor

I spent my entire junior year abroad, first in Florence, Italy with WorldStrides (WorldStrides Italy: Florence University of the Arts), then in Monteverde, Costa Rica with CIEE (CIEE Costa Rica: Monteverde Open Campus), and it completely reshaped how I see the world. I met lifelong friends, traveled to more than 15 countries, and worked as a photographer and videographer, documenting moments that made the world feel both huge and deeply personal. What I love most about working in the Education Abroad office is the shared spark everyone has, that indescribable understanding of how travel transforms you. It’s not just an office; it feels like a family bound together by stories, curiosity, and a love for exploration. My advice to anyone thinking about going abroad is this: it will change you, no matter what. So, ask yourself how you want to be changed and let that answer guide your experience. After graduation, I hope to work as a journalist anywhere and everywhere, telling stories that connect people through place, emotion, and perspective.

Kaj Weterrings

Marketing Intern

I studied abroad in Spring 2025 in Brighton, England, at the University of Sussex (University of Sussex (Brighton, England)). The highlight of my experience abroad was meeting other international students from all over the world! My best friend abroad, Tom, was a French student from La Rochelle. After our term at Sussex, I got to travel back to France with Tom to meet his family and friends. We then flew to Edinburgh and spent four days hiking across the Scottish Highlands on the Great Glen Way!

My favorite part of working at the Education Abroad office is giving class presentations and tabling. I love talking to students about my experiences abroad and encouraging others to go abroad! My advice to anyone planning to study abroad is to go alone and start completely fresh. It's scary, but putting yourself out of your comfort zone like this will encourage you to meet many new people and try new experiences instead of sticking with what’s familiar.

At CU, I study Creative Technology and Design. After graduation, I’m going back to Europe to see my family in Sweden and to hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain. After this, I will return to the U.S. and work as a field guide in Utah for an outdoor therapy program.

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New Staff in Education Abroad

Megan Emsick

Finance & Scholarship Specialist

Audrey Gould

Program Manager

Hannah Parker

Enrollment Coordinator & Office Administrator

Alex Schnurpel

Program Manager

Phoebe Scott

Program Manager

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Meet our Student Contributors

Rowan Ellis-Rissler

Peer Advisor

Kaj Weterrings

Marketing Intern

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