09 - Dr. Stephanie Gomes - Liberty University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Release Date: 03/11/2025
09 - Dr. Stephanie Gomes - Liberty University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Dr. Stephanie Gomes has been at for over four years. In her current roll as the Director of Global Programs in the study abroad office (LU Send), she serve on the university's Global Travel Advisory Committee to implement practical and effective international health and safety standards, policies, and guidelines for programs and activities for approximately 600 students in the academic year. In today's episode, Stephanie shares about retention rates in Higher Education and discusses “how many actual ‘touches’ it takes before someone actually ‘buys’ something.” ...
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08 - Dr. Elizabeth Roe - Malone University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Elizabeth Patterson Roe, PhD, LISW-S is a professor of social work and the director of the Center for Intercultural Studies at , in Canton, OH. Her research and practice experience has focused on intercultural practice, including how study abroad experiences have impacted students beyond graduation. Prior to teaching, she lived and served abroad in Romania and she now lives in an urban context, working to live out principles of Christian Community Development. You can reach out to Dr. Roe at [email protected]
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07 - Dr. Kayli Hillebrand - Vanguard University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Our guest on the podcast is Dr. Kayli Hillebrand, Dean of Student Success and Academic Services at in Southern California. Over the past decade, Kayli has had oversight of Global Education while serving in a variety of roles. In our conversation today, we’ll hear about Kayli’s professional journey and current role, how Study Abroad is structured at Vanguard, and we’ll discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of providing global education at a Hispanic Serving Institution. To connect with Dr. Kayli Hillebrand, you can email her at
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06 - Mark Barneche - Abilene Christian University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Mark Barneche is the Executive Director for International Education and Study Abroad at . Before his role at Abilene, Mark was the Associate Director of Pepperdine University’s Lausanne Program in Lausanne, Switzerland. While directing this program in Switzerland, Mark also served as the President of the Association of American Universities and Colleges in Switzerland and served as the Treasurer of the European Association of Study Abroad. Mark is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Global Education at SIT Graduate Institute. You can reach out to Mark by sending an email to
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05 - Dr. David J. Martínez - George Fox University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
On the podcast, we're joined by Dr. David Martínez, Director for the Center for Study Abroad, Associate professor of Spanish, and Honors Faculty Fellow at . David joined the university in 2017 as an assistant professor of Spanish. He completed his PhD at the University of Georgia (2017), where he focused his studies and wrote his dissertation on the representation of the Spanish transition to democracy (1969-1981). In our conversation today, we’ll hear about David's professional journey and current role, how Study Abroad is structured at George Fox University, and discuss certain models...
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04 - Dr. Josh Britt - Southeastern University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Dr. Joshua Britt joined in 2019 as the Director of Global Education and Assistant Professor of History. He has very recently been promoted to the Chair of the Humanities Department. While still passionate about Christian study abroad and working closely with the incoming study abroad director, he is currently shifting out of the position to focus on his work in the Humanities Department. In our conversation today, we’ll hear about Josh’s professional journey and current role, how Study Abroad is structured at SEU, and more. To connect with Dr. Josh Britt, you can email him at...
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03 - Julie Johnston Hermann - Concordia University, Nebraska
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Julie Johnston Hermann serves as the Director of Global Opportunities at in Seward, Nebraska. Julie returned to her alma mater, Concordia, in 2001 to first work in student life and teach leadership classes. Since 2008 she has been directing the Global Opportunities Center where students can come to find out about experiences abroad – study, intern, international student teaching, service, vocations – that fit their programs and passions. Julie is looking forward to 2025 and building up additional campus champions for study and service abroad. You can connect with Julie at...
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02 - Aubrey Pennington - Covenant College
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
Aubrianna (Aubrey) Pennington works as the Global Education Program Manager at in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. After completing her Master’s in Theological Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, Aubrey was keen to find a position that would utilize her degree. Working in the world of study abroad allows her to combine her interests in intercultural learning, program development, and theology, while also supporting young adults at a pivotal time of life. In her free time, Aubrey loves to read, host themed movie nights, and practice yoga.
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01 - Austin Burns-Roberston - Biola University
Christian Study Abroad Podcast
VP of Living & Learning, Greg Belgum chats with Associate Director of Study Abroad at , Austin Burns-Robertson. Austin has worked at Biola for 5 years, and is able to serve students by connecting them to incredible study abroad opportunities. It has been the greatest joy of his 20+ years in higher education. Hear from Austin as he shares more about his experiences, and why Biola is hosting the presented by Living & Learning. If you'd like to conect with Austin, you can reach him at
info_outlineDr. Stephanie Gomes has been at Liberty University for over four years. In her current roll as the Director of Global Programs in the study abroad office (LU Send), she serve on the university's Global Travel Advisory Committee to implement practical and effective international health and safety standards, policies, and guidelines for programs and activities for approximately 600 students in the academic year. In today's episode, Stephanie shares about retention rates in Higher Education and discusses “how many actual ‘touches’ it takes before someone actually ‘buys’ something.”
You can connect with Dr. Stephanie Gomes at www.liberty.edu/osd/lu-send/