She was born and raised in Great Britain but has lived in the United States since she came here to study for a Master’s Degree. She loves to travel, especially to Spain, other European countries, and Latin America, and she believes that study abroad programs are a very enriching experience for students as well as an essential component in the successful mastery of a foreign language. She was co-leader of the Spring Break Service Learning program in Guatemala for 13 years, which gave students the opportunity to build houses in rural communities through Habitat for Humanity International while being immersed in Guatemalan culture, and has lead Summer study abroad programs in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, and most recently, Guatemala.