Ann is dedicated to providing quality experiences for students studying abroad. “I am committed to offering students a great combination of personalized programs, exceptional onsite staff, and excellent pre-departure materials.”

Ann traveled abroad with her family as a child and spent a gap year as an American Field Service Exchange Student at the Liceo Giovanbattista Grassi in Saronno, Italy in 1979-1980. Ann completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton in Ohio and her graduate studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

In the field of international education since 1991, Ann began at the University of Dayton where she created their education abroad office. She went on to run education abroad offices at the University of Denver and Washington State University. In 2002, Ann moved to Arizona to work for a study abroad provider based in Tempe before joining Abroadco.

Ann is an active volunteer in NAFSA: Association of International Educators. A member since 1993, Ann has held multiple volunteer leader positions and presented workshops and sessions at more than 20 conferences. Currently Ann serves as the Regional Outreach Coordinator for the Education Abroad Knowledge Community national team. Ann also volunteers at the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA in Phoenix, working in the infirmary and at events.