Elizabeth is a native Oregonian, though she has spent a significant amount of time on the east coast and abroad. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Oregon and holds masters degrees in Marketing and Instructional Design and Technology. Elizabeth spent time working and living abroad in Italy, Japan and Germany. She has worked in the field of international education for more than 12 years and is active within her professional organizations. She enjoys nothing more than sending students overseas and witnessing the transformation that education abroad can ignite.