People to Know
At the Office, there are several experienced professionals able to help you succeed in studying abroad. Additionally, members of campus faculty in every school of study at Quinnipiac play important roles in the study abroad process. Below you'll find some important names and information about the people with whom you may want to speak during the study abroad process.
Andrea Hogan, Director for
Global Education
- Hometown: Madison, Connecticut
- Undergraduate Major:
Spanish/Psychology
- Graduate Degree:
TESOL/Multicultural Education
- Where did you last work?
University of New Haven
- What does your job entail?
Provide services and support to international students, provide
comprehensive education abroad opportunities, and develop a
multicultural and international experience on the QU campus for
all students.
- Favorite pass time
activities/hobbies: Zumba, swimming, sewing
- Favorite song: Corazon Sin Cara
by Prince Royce
- Favorite place to travel to:
Turkey
- What other languages do you
speak?: Spanish
- What do you like most about
Quinnipiac? My world class colleagues (we have excellent people
working at QU!) and the amazing and inspiring students.
- What advice would you give to
students? Try to develop your independence, but ask for help when
you need it!”
Mark Tortora, Assistant Director
for Education Abroad Programs
- “Hometown: Watertown,
Connecticut
- Undergraduate Major: Business
Management
- Graduate Degree: Sociology with
a concentration in Globalization
- Where did you last work?
Southern CT State University
- What does your job entail? I
have a passion to serve students by encouraging them to get out
of their comfort zone through Education Abroad and, in doing so,
achieve increased awareness of and respect for peoples of all
cultures.
- Favorite pass time
activity/hobbies: Dance
- Favorite food: Crepes
- Favorite song: World Traveler
by Andrew Peterson
- Favorite place to travel to:
Scotland
- What do you like about
Quinnipiac? Its interconnectedness and family-like environment.
- What advice would you give to
students? My goal is that students will experience a healthy and
meaningful journey during their Education Abroad experience. I am
encouraged in the hope that our students will apply their
experiences abroad to their life passion in their own personal
adventures.
