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.
• MA Coursework in Theology
• BS Computer Science
John’s Athena ID is “Left-Brained.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
OUR U.S. ORGANIZATION
MEET OUR STAFF
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.
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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
• MA Higher Education
• BA Theater Studies, Musical Theater
Jaclyn’s Athena ID is a “Culture Diver.” What are you?TAKE THE QUIZ
REBECCA SMIETANA
Global Learning Collective
Director of Partner Relations
Rebecca represents the entire Global Learning Collective Consortium.
• MBA International Business
• BBA Management
MICHAEL J. BOGDAN Esq.
Legal Advisor
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
MELANIE MARKUSIC
Operations Consultant
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
