Stephen Reilly is a Director and Program Development Coordinator for Global Experiences. Stephen is primarily responsible for new program development as well as institutional relations. Having lived everywhere from Hong Kong to Sweden to Australia, Stephen has had a great number of Global Experiences. As a Fulbright Scholar in Sweden in 1998-1999, Stephen earned his Master's Degree in International Relations graduating with high honors. He has taught English in China, backpacked throughout Asia, Australia and Europe, and even trekked across Mongolia and Siberia via the Transsiberian Railway. Stephen's extensive global academic, travel, and professional experience brings invaluable guidance and insight to our program structure and the organization as a whole. He currently lives in Arnold, Maryland USA with his wife and 3 children.

Emily Merson is a Director and Operational Manager for Global Experiences. Emily is primarily responsible for daily operations and global partner relations. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Emily traveled the world extensively. Emily earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of New South Wales in Australia as well as her Master's Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University in Sweden. She completed her international internship with the United Nations in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1998 and went on to travel extensively throughout Europe and Australasia. Emily's experiences provides Global Experiences an invaluable depth of academic and culture insight. Having recently returned from 3 years in her native Australia, she currently lives in Arnold, Maryland USA with her husband and 3 children.

Faith Bigelow is an Enrollment Specialist for Global Experiences. She is primarily responsible for finalizing the details of enrollment in our internship programs, including corresponding with international partners, organizing accommodations, gathering visa documentation, and related tasks. A graduate of Salisbury State University in Maryland with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and a focus in Philosophy, Faith has always been fascinated by people and their cultures, and is a self-proclaimed “people-watcher”. Faith got her first taste of international travel and experience several years ago when she and her soccer team traveled to Malta for an International Soccer Tournament. Since being bitten by the “travel bug” she has visited Mexico, Rome and Venice, Italy as well as St. Martin in the Caribbean. She continues to play soccer and is always on the lookout for another tournament overseas, so if you know of any, don’t hesitate to contact her!

Danielle Moscou is the Global Experiences Representative in Florence, Italy. Originally from Seattle, WA, she attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD earning a B.A in History and Secondary Education and then her A.A.S in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has had several study and live abroad experiences including the ‘round the world educational adventure Semester at Sea, a two year Bulgarian tour of duty in the Peace Corps and a combined three semesters in Florence, Italy. She utilizes her experiences in Italy and knowledge of Florence to help guide participants to the best Global Experience possible.

Alicia Thompson-Pagano is the Global Experiences representative in Milan, Italy. She is from Kansas, and has her B.A. in History from William Jewell College. In her junior year of college Alicia first came to Milan for a semester study abroad. She just couldn’t get enough of Italian culture, food or the people, so she moved back to Milan after graduation and got married this past spring. Alicia first found Global Experiences as a student and intern in our Milan program, and is happy that she can now help other students to get to know Milan, and to have as great of an experience as she had. Having completed the program herself in Milan, there is no one better to provide on the ground support to Milan participants. Alicia loves to travel and has made stops in Scotland, Morocco, Spain, Sweden, Germany and all throughout Italy. She is also passionate about art, old Italian cinema, swimming, and Tiramisu.

Trish Schilling is an Internship Program Consultant and University Liaison for Global Experiences. Trish comes to us with a global attitude derived from her work experience in manufacturing and design. Working with both footwear and picture frame moulding products helped familiarize Trish with European culture, and a renowned attention to detail. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University (is there any other kind?), Trish hopes to assist current students in their quest to "globalize" their thinking. Trish is also helping universities access our global internship programs to afford more experiential learning opportunities for their students. When she is not at work, she can be found being active with her family and hopes to teach her two boys to snow ski in the upcoming years.

Lisa Consiglio-Ryan is an Internship Program Consultant for Global Experiences. Lisa brings her many years as a teacher, classroom mentor and education specialist to her role at Global Experiences combining it with her love of travel and a desire to help all our participants meet their educational and personal goals through international work experience. Lisa has traveled throughout the US and Europe, and her favorite city is Florence. Lisa has a special interest in fashion. Lisa holds a BS in Developmental Psychology and a MA in Teaching from the University of Pittsburg. Now a resident of Annapolis Maryland where she lives with her husband and two kids.

Aubree Norris is an Internship Program Consultant for Global Experiences. As a former GE intern herself (London 2007), Aubree traveled throughout London, France, and Portugal. She had such a great internship experience Aubree decided to join the GE team to help other students find unique work experience opportunities around the globe. Aubree holds a university degree in Art and Educational Technology from Ball State University. When she is not in the office, you can find Aubree outdoors, covered in oil paints, kayaking, or playing with her cat, Norah.

Anne Murphy is a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Program Consultant. A graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Anne understands the value of effective communication. Anne was born in Naples, Italy and spent three years living just outside of London. During her time abroad, she traveled extensively throughout Europe, giving her a greater appreciation and passion for other cultures. She someday hopes to live in Ecuador where her mother was born, and where she still has relatives. When she is not helping people enroll in our teaching English programs, she can be found trying out new restaurants, searching for ethnic eateries and grocery stores, or out on the Chesapeake Bay. Anne currently lives in downtown Annapolis.