The Education Abroad Team

Education Abroad serves the Western Washington University community to support meaningful educational opportunities abroad for all students, faculty, and staff. 

This includes:

Our goal is to make study abroad affordable and accessible for all!

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you are curious about study abroad, but not sure where to start we have a variety of asynchronous and virtual resources to help you get started.   

⭐ Start your Study Abroad Journey ⭐

If you have questions, please reach out to one of our fantastic team of Study Abroad Advisors or our Student Peer Advisors. We are here to help you! We offer in-person, remote, 1-1 and group/family advising support to help you along the way. You can click on our photo links to schedule meetings with Peer Advisors and/or Staff.

Education Abroad Staff

Hannah Nevitt

Hannah Nevitt in front of wall art
Education Abroad Advisor
she/her/hers
nevitth@wwu.edu
+1 360-650-2174
Remote/Miller Hall 208
Advises on: General Information, Study Abroad Programs, Scholarships, Global Ambassador Advisor

Dan Lindeman

Dan Lindeman in front of a bush of flowers
Exchange Advisor
he/him/his
lindemd@wwu.edu
+1 360-650-7241
Miller Hall 205B
Advises on: Western & ISEP Exchange, KCP International, National Student Exchange (NSE), Scholarships

Krista Mantello

Photo of Krista Mantello
Program Manager
she/her/hers
mitchek@wwu.edu
+1 360-650-7627
Remote/Miller Hall 205C
Advises on: General Information, Operations, Study Abroad Programs, Global Learning Faculty-led Programs, International Internships, Independent Study Abroad, Virtual International Experiences, Scholarships

Ashley Hollenbeck

Picture of Ashley Hollenbeck
Director
she/her/hers
hollena3@wwu.edu
Miller Hall 205A

Leah Lippman

Senior Instructor, Office of Global Engagement Advisor, Education Abroad & Global Studies Minor
she/her/hers
lippmal@wwu.edu
+1 360-650-6675
MH 204D
Advises on: Global Studies Minor, Study Abroad, Pre-Departure Orientation, Identities Abroad

Michelle Stach

Puppy playing with toy
Fiscal Specialist
sher/her/hers
stachm@wwu.edu
Remote
Advises on: Works with faculty on GLP programs

Peer Advisors

Majka Edwards

Photo of Majka Edwards
Peer Advisor Global Ambassadors Club USAC Ambassador
edabroad@wwu.edu
360-650-3298
Miller Hall 208

Yana Erbes

Yana Erbes
Peer Advisor Global Learning Programs Ambassador Exchange Ambassador
edabroad@wwu.edu
360-650-3298
Miller Hall 208

Samantha Herlich

Samantha Herlich
Peer Advisor ISA Ambassador Global Learning Programs Ambassador
edabroad@wwu.edu
360-650-3298
Miller Hall 208

Abby Parker

Photo of Abby Parker
Peer Advisor USAC Ambassador
edabroad@wwu.edu
360-650-3298
Miller Hall 208

Claire Snyder

Claire Snyder
Peer Advisor CEA CAPA Ambassador
edabroad@wwu.edu
360-650-3298
Miller Hall 208

Contact Us

Visit our office in Miller Hall 208. You are also welcome to give us a call at + 1 360-650-3298. Our office hours fluctuate based on staff availability, but in general we are open from 10am - 4pm during the academic year. You can reach us anytime via email EdAbroad@wwu.edu, and someone from our office will get back to you as soon as possible. 

In the case of an emergency and you need immediate assistance when the Education Abroad office is closed, please contact University Police at 360-650-3911.