Welcome to
Scotland
Jeanna Brady
Scotland Site Director
The Site Director is CIS Abroad's On-Site staff. Their job is to support the CIS Abroad students throughout their on-site study abroad experience. They serve as a cultural liaison, organizing excursions, cultural activities, and providing invaluable guidance on everything from the local cuisine to navigating public transportation. If students run into any issues while abroad, Jeanna is there to help provide resources and guidance.
Jeanna was born overlooking Loch Ness and grew up in the Highlands of Scotland. She studied in Edinburgh, and after majoring in science, went on to work in local and central government. She believes in lifelong learning and remains a student of life! Jeanna has thirteen years of experience with CIS Abroad (seven as Site Director) and strongly believes in equity and accessible education for all.
“Learning and education has been a strong influence in my family over generations. Education goes beyond the school. Studying abroad is a life changing experience. It allows you to see the world from a new different perspective and to be better prepared for your future in the increasingly globalized world we live in. My job is to help you make the most of the many opportunities studying and living in Scotland affords you, and to ensure you have a successful, fun, and memorable experience. I have strong Scottish heritage. My Celtic roots give my family our language, music, fun, compassion and culture which continues to this day. Like many Scots, I enjoy the unspoiled nature and landscape here, from great sailing, (and yes surfing) in the West, off-road motorcycle, hiking and skiing in the Highlands to the diverse cultural and multi cultural activities flourishing in many aspects of daily life here.”
Email Jeanna: jbrady@cisabroadonsite.com
Nicole Baumgartner
International Operations Assistant Director
The International Operations Director ensures that the study abroad program runs smoothly, overseeing on-site logistics, health and safety measures, and responding to emergencies. Nicole works closely with Jeanna to ensure that the program is set up and ready for students. Then, they work closely together when students are on-site to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. Nicole may work directly with students if they have special requests, they experience an emergency, or if they need additional accommodations when they are abroad.
Nicole was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Washington and recently earned her Global MBA from IE University in Spain. Previously she studied Political Science, Law Societies and Justice, and Human Rights at the University of Washington, and consistently uses her skills from these degrees in her daily life and job. Nicole has always had the travel bug so after graduating she moved to Spain to work as an English Assistant and fell in love with the country of tapas, flamenco, and constant sunshine! She lived in Granada, Spain for 9 years and is lucky to now call Barcelona home. She has always worked in education and loves seeing the profound benefits of students immersing themselves in another language and culture. As Site Director in Barcelona, Nicole is looking forward to welcoming students to the most desired and exciting city in Spain and giving them the most local experience to help deepen student understanding of the Spanish culture and language. In her free time, Nicole loves to spend time at the beach, wandering around neighborhoods, and grabbing a few tapas and cañas with friends.
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