Stacy’s Athena ID is a “Culture Diver.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
OUR TEAM
MEET ATHENA
THE LEADERS
WHO ARE THEY?
STACY MCKAY BENANDER
President & Founder
Stacy founded Athena Study Abroad and is the organization's visionary.
• MA Educational Policy and Leadership
• BA Spanish and Communications
Stacy’s Athena ID is a “Culture Diver.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
JOHN BENANDER
Vice President
John guides the marketing, design and technical aspects of Athena.
• BS Computer Science
• MA Coursework in Theology
John’s Athena ID is “Left-Brained.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
OUR U.S. ORGANIZATION
MEET OUR STAFF
MELANIE MARKUSIC
Associate Vice President of Operations and Program Development
Melanie directs the operational side of Athena, as well as the enrollment.
• MNO Management
• BA International Studies / Economics
Melanie’s Athena ID is an “Adventurer.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
MICHAEL J. BOGDAN Esq.
Legal Consultant
Michael provides valued legal and strategic advice to Athena.
• J.D., Law
• MA
• BA
Michael’s Athena ID is “Business-Savvy.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
DANE CLAUSSEN, Ph.D., MBA
Manager of University Relations
Dane cultivates and supports Athena's valued institutional partner relationships.
• Ph.D. Mass Communication.
• MBA Finance and Human Resources.
• MS Mass Communications.
• BS Journalism.
Dane’s Athena ID is an “Academic.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
CASSANDRA BEGIN
Outreach Coordinator
Cassandra travels across the country to support past, present, and future Athena students.
• BA Marketing.
BIO
Cassandra’s Athena ID is a “Free Spirit.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
CHRISTINE THOMAS
Enrollment Assistant
Christine is our Enrollment Assistant
• BA and Certificate in Latin American Studies
BIOChristine’s Athena ID is a “Culture Diver.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
JACLYN SCHULZ
Enrollment Coordinator
Jaclyn is our Enrollment Coordinator
• BA Theater Studies, Musical Theater
• MA Higher Education
Jaclyn’s Athena ID is a “Culture Diver.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
