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Britta has been at Kelley in the International Programs Office since November 2015. She graduated from the Kelley School of Business with a BS in Business with concentrations in Marketing and International Business in 2006. She also earned a BA in French at this time. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on Language, Literacy and Culture in 2013 from Indiana University.

She grew up in Germany and studied abroad in France and Prague during her undergraduate studies. She speaks German and English natively, French fluently, and has some basic knowledge in Spanish.

Prior to starting at Kelley, she worked in Marketing Research at Synovate (now Ipsos) for 4 years. During her free time, Britta enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and their Covid dog. She plays oboe and English Horn in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Andrea joined the Kelley School of Business in August 2017 as a Study Abroad Advisor. She currently manages undergraduate exchange programs. Prior to joining Kelley, she was the Assistant Director of IU’s Turkish Flagship Program.

Andrea holds a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Dayton and an M.A. in Political Science from Indiana University. She has lived in Sweden and China, and work has taken her around the world from Azerbaijan to Peru. In her free time, Andrea enjoys gardening and exploring with her partner and two young children.

Sara joined the Kelley School of Business in 2015 at the Kelley Living Learning Center. She transitioned to the International Programs team in 2019. Sara earned her B.S. from IU and her Master of Education at the University of Florida. While living in Florida, Sara became infatuated with the beach life and Disney. When she’s not planning their next Florida vacation, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog (Opie).

Laura joined the Kelley School in 2019. Prior to that, she worked in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Laura earned her Master of Social Work degree from Washington University and her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University. Laura loves to travel and has studied abroad in Spain, Ghana, Haiti, and Uganda.

Luke joined the Kelley International Programs team in August 2019. He helps manage logistics related to the BUS-X 272 Global Business Immersion courses and semester abroad programs, and supports the team of Study Abroad Advisors. Before joining Kelley, Luke served in various roles in the local community including as an advisor in University Division at IU, a farmer at a nearby organic farm, and as an instructor of mathematics as a graduate student at IU. Luke holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Toledo in Ohio and earned an MA in mathematics at IU in 2017. He studied German for 6 years and completed study tours in Germany, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. In his free time, Luke enjoys hiking and trail running with friends, training his new border collie puppy, practicing yoga and meditation, learning about political and social issues, drinking coffee, and checking out local music.

Karleigh returned to Kelley International Programs in August 2022 after previously working there as an Assistant Director from 2015-2019. Before joining Kelley, she worked in international higher education in New York, Seattle, and Chicago. She is passionate about international education and the intellectually engaging opportunities and challenges it can provide. She has been fortunate to be involved with student programs and academic work in cities around the world, including Auckland, Seoul, Brussels, and Delhi. Karleigh holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in French and a Ph.D. in international education. She studied abroad in France twice and tries to speak French and eat real French bread as often as possible. She also enjoys traveling, discovering great coffee, live music, and bookstores.

Brett joined the Kelley School in February of 2023 where he works alongside the Kelley International Program team helping with the administration of Global Business Immersion courses and semester abroad programs. Outside his work at Kelley, Brett is a member of the Bloomington Catholic Worker where he lives and builds community with folks experiencing housing insecurity. Brett holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/language arts and secondary education from Colorado State University, and a Master’s in the Cultural Foundations of Education and Community Engagement from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. His background in and passion for education and building community at the margins continues to drive his sense of vocation. Brett is a husband and father of two young, high energy children. He enjoys spending time with his family, tinkering and learning new things, and getting to know the local flora and fauna while exploring Bloomington’s surrounding outdoors.

Linda has worked at IU Bloomington for over 15 years. At the Kelley School she has been part of the Admissions, Honors and International Programs teams. In her current position as Office Services Assistant Senior, Linda supports the International Programs and Kelley Honors teams, and manages the daily logistics of the in-person and virtual drop-ins for both teams. A native Hoosier and married for over 30 years, she loves spending time with her grandkids. Her hobbies include crochet, other arts and crafts, and playing video games.