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Meet our trained and experienced full-time and part-time Education Abroad team!Ìý

General Information
Boca Raton Campus - General Classroom South, Room 212Q
Office hours: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pmÌý
Phone #: (561) 297-1208Ìý
E-mail: goabroad@fau.eduÌý

MADISON MCSHANEÌý
Senior Director for Education Abroad and Global Learning
Phone #: (561) 297-1080
Email:Ìý mmcshane@fau.edu

Madison oversees the program development of short and long-term study abroad opportunities and provides oversight of the exchange partnerships. Madison is the Fulbright Program Advisor for the University and helps Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵFulbright candidates through the application process. Through collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and the local and global community, Madison supports the university's internationalization initiatives and passionately engages students in opportunities to become culturally competent leaders.

Madison is a two-time alum of FAU! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communication and a Master’s degree in Multicultural Education. Madison has held various positions in international education since 2009 and has a passion for creating accessible global experiences for students.Ìý

Prior to coming to Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, Brendan worked at Kansas State University as an advisor, at International Studies Abroad with faculty-led programs, and at Georgia State University as an advisor.Ìý Brendan earned a BA in Sport Management, MA in International Affairs, and MS in Higher Education from the Florida State University.Ìý

While at Florida State, Brendan spent a total of 21 months as a student and employee at the FSU study centers in London, Florence, and Valencia.Ìý In London, he spent time a s a student (undergraduate and graduate) and then as a Graduate Counselor/Teaching Assistant.Ìý As a graduate counselor, Brendan worked with faculty and staff to plan and implement cultural activities and excursions and as a TA, he dove right into the program academics.Ìý While working as a Resident Assistant at the FSU Florence Study Center, Brendan served in an administrative and advisory role, really getting to know what students want and need abroad.Ìý Brendan visited many countries in Europe as a part of his studies and also as a backpacker; even making his way to Israel.Ìý Brendan looks forward to drawing from his personal experiences to assist Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudents on study abroad opportunities!

STEPH PACK
Assistant Director for Education Abroad
Phone #: (561) 297-4827
Email: spack2014@fau.edu

Steph attended FSU for undergrad and completed a master’s degree in Educational Psychology at FAU. While she was at FSU, she studied abroad at their London Study Center for a spring semester and an Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsummer study abroad in London while completing her master's degree. She enjoys has traveling to many different countries throughout Europe and Africa. Steph believes studying abroad and living in a different country is a great way to gain independence and learn about cultures other than your own.

SHIVANI BODDU
Graduate Assistant
Phone #: (561) 297-1208
Email: goabroad@fau.edu