Our Staff

Executive Director, Center for Education Abroad
Assistant Vice Provost for Global Education
Phone: (585) 275-7532
t.stewart@rochester.edu

With a focus on advancing education abroad, Ty leads efforts to expand study abroad programs, international internships, and global partnerships. Her strategic leadership has elevated the Center to exemplify best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement across the University community.

Ty has worked in the field of international education for over 25 years. As a steadfast advocate for international education, Ty actively contributes to shaping best practices in the field of global education. Her innovative approach continues to drive the University’s international engagement, making her a key leader in enhancing global learning opportunities at Rochester and beyond.

As a first-gen student, Ty did not have the opportunity to travel abroad until her professional career.  Her first trip to Denmark was life changing and she now works to ensure access for all students that want an international experience during their college years.

Director of Center for Education Abroad
Phone: (585) 275-7532
aleta.anthony@rochester.edu

Aleta has worked in international education for over a decade working in international student recruitment, immigration advising, student services and education abroad. Aleta serves as the main point of contact for international partners, student/family concerns, and overall operations for the Center for Education Abroad.

Aleta caught the travel bug on her first trip to Côte D’Ivoire as a high school student and she continues to love travel for any occasion. Her current favorite country is Vietnam and the next destination on her bucket list is Iceland.

Associate Director
Phone: (585) 275-7532
t.j.pagano@rochester.edu

Ted has worked in CEA for over a decade and is an alumnus of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. Ted studied both Japanese and Russian as part of his undergraduate degree and is an alumnus of the Warner School of Education (M.S. and Ed.D. Higher education leadership). Ted has served various roles in CEA: from student advising to assistant director and teaches a course for incoming exchange students. Ted is the main point of contact for faculty/staff interested in leading or organizing programs abroad and for global partnerships/agreements.

Ted looks forward to exploring more of Southeast Asia and really enjoys Malaysia.

Exchange Counselor and Project Coordinator
Phone: (585) 275-7532
rohan.palma@rochester.edu

Rohan has over 30 years of higher education experience working in advising, student retention, equity and access, social justice initiatives and current education abroad. Rohan serves as a contact for students with general questions about going abroad and for students that have started their education abroad application. Rohan serves as an education abroad counselor, liaison to Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Global E3 program coordinator.

Rohan is an avid traveler who spent 2 plus years backpacking around the world and has been to every continent.

Academic Advisor
Phone: (585) 275-7532
acammack@admin.rochester.edu

Aurelia has worked for the University of Rochester for 20 years. The last 6 years have been spent working in education abroad, advising students interested in enhancing their academic journey by spending a semester or full-year abroad. Aurelia serves as the contact for students interested in learning how to get started with planning a term abroad.

Aurelia has a passion for international travel and cultural immersion. Her last trip was to Barcelona, Spain, and Morocco, Africa. Aurelia plans to visit Cape Town, South Africa next.

Computer Systems Tech
Phone: (585) 275-5022
haerreem.hyun@rochester.edu

Haerreem has worked at the University of Rochester for over 7 years, specializing in academic advising, access and equity in higher education, Federal TRIO programming, and grant reporting. She is deeply passionate about supporting underrepresented students and has over 13 years of experience working with students from the pre-college level to the graduate and post-doctoral levels. Haerreem serves as the primary contact for anyone with data and systems management questions.

Haerreem enjoys travelling domestically and also hopes to visit her home country of South Korea.

Director, Italian Studies in Tuscany & Experiential Learning in Procida
Phone: (585) 275-7532
donna.logan@rochester.edu

A long-standing resident of Italy, Donna became our on-site director in Arezzo in 1997. She coordinates all organizational, logistic and representational aspects of the ‘Italian Studies in Tuscany’ and ‘Experiential Learning on the island of Procida’ programs. Moreover, Donna is deeply committed to cross-cultural communication and understanding. Her work as director of our faculty-led programs in Italy is a natural way for her to share these stories with others.

Her love story with Italy began during a semester abroad. Years later, she’s still there discovering stories about Italian lives and falling in love with them again and again.

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Phone: (585) 275-6316
zmitche2@ur.rochester.edu

Zuri has worked for the University since 2017. Zuri serves as the main contact for the Center for Education Abroad and Assistant Dean and Director, Tynelle A. Stewart.

Zuri likes to take at least one big trip every year. The best part of her job is working closely with students.

Enrollment & Special Programs Manager
Phone: (585) 274-0411
jennifer.oneil@rochester.edu

Jen has worked in education abroad for over 5 years working in pre-departure and re-entry programming. Jen got her first taste of international travel when studying abroad in Santiago, Chile and then spent six years living in Southern Spain working in ESL and curriculum development. She looks forward to continuing her global journey and helping students realize the full learning potential that exists in every cross-cultural experience. Jen works closely with our exchange partners and global visitors to the University of Rochester.

Jen enjoys learning about other cultures through dance and has dabbled in salsa, tango, bangra and flamenco.

Event and Student Engagement Coordinator
Phone: (585) 275-8882
ava.gervan@rochester.edu

Ava graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in December of 2021. She has recently joined the University of Rochester community and is excited to help students explore all the available education abroad opportunities. Ava serves as the point of contact for student engagement, planning events and marketing for the Center for Education Abroad.

Ava has always been passionate about travel, taking family vacations every year, but would love to travel more outside of the country; next on her list is Ireland.