ASA Advisory Board

Jennifer is the interim Associate Vice President for International Affairs (SIO) at Indiana University.  She steps into this role having served as Associate Vice President for Education Abroad at IU, providing strategic leadership for education abroad initiatives across all Indiana University campuses.  She has had the opportunity to hold progressively more responsible and complex roles within international education over the course of more than twenty-five years, with a depth of knowledge and expertise in education abroad.  Previously, she was the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Experiential Learning at CIS Abroad, leading student learning and assessment; curricular and programmatic development; and innovation in education abroad. She served as SIO at Loyola University Chicago, and Executive Director of Global Learning at the University of South Carolina where her primary responsibilities included risk management; strategic planning for study abroad; and campus internationalization. Jennifer has been involved with The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, and AIEA, holding leadership positions and presenting nationally and internationally. 

Leanne Johnson has worked in international travel risk management and higher education since 2007 and currently serves as the Director of International Risk Management at the University of Maryland. She oversees global health, safety, security, and crisis response for UMD travelers and is active in Pulse, OSAC’s Academic Sector Group, the Forum on Education Abroad, and URMIA. Her background spans higher education, public policy, and international service.

A native of Massachusetts, Paul is based in Austin, Texas, and currently serves as Assistant Director of Growth & Partner Development at ASA. In this role, Paul leads efforts to develop new institutional partnerships, maintain and enhance existing collaborations, advise and engage students at campus events, and represent ASA at industry conferences. He is also exploring new program locations to diversify ASA’s portfolio and spearheading the relaunch of the ASA Advisory Board.

Paul brings more than two decades of experience in higher education administration and international education having previously served in leadership, advising, and partnership roles at CEA CAPA, International Studies Abroad, EF College Study Tours, and St. Edward’s University. His background includes work as a Bilingual Admission Counselor, Academic Advisor, Director of Internships and Service-Learning, and VP of Institutional Relations. He also served as an AmeriCorps volunteer and has led service-learning projects to Peru.

Paul holds a dual B.A. in Spanish and Communication from Stonehill College and an M.A. in Spanish from Texas State University. When he’s not visiting institutional partners, Paul enjoys eating brisket at Texas barbecue spots, walking his Boxer, and rocking out at music venues and festivals with his wife and daughter.

Juliana Lindsey is a Senior Programs Advisor with a bachelor's degree in Child Development and Community Health from Tufts University, as well as, a masters degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin.  

She brings 13 years of experience advising, supervising, and mentoring students in the higher education setting.  She believes strongly that travel abroad and cross-cultural exchange can be extremely valuable life experiences for young learners.  As such, she is passionate about empowering all students who seek to access this experience.

Having been born in Washington D.C. to immigrant parents, she finds exploring different cultures to be fascinating and enriching.  She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, and has traveled extensively including Central and South America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Her work and educational background has equipped her to be effective at working with people of all types of cultural backgrounds.  She is skilled at ensuring that individuals make the most out of their learning experiences in a safe, enjoyable, and creative manner.

Juliana lives in South Carolina with her husband and sweet dog.  When traveling, she finds joy in exploring nature and historical sites as well as trying out new cuisines. She also appreciates music from around the world. 

Caitlin grew up in Western New York (Go Bills!) and studied at Siena College, where a semester abroad in Granada, Spain sparked a lifelong love of international travel. After graduation she moved to Boston to earn a Master’s in Intercultural Relations at Lesley University, making the most of every opportunity along the way—teaching in Mexico, conducting field research in Brazil, and interning in Argentina.

Since then, Caitlin has built a career in international higher education, wearing many hats along the way—from advising and program development to partnership management, training, and recruitment. She’s passionate about creating life-changing opportunities for students to step outside their comfort zones and firmly believes the world gets a little better every time someone chooses to go abroad.

Caitlin now lives in Punta del Este, Uruguay with her husband, two kids, and their dog. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her surfing, doing CrossFit, playing handball, or catching live music whenever she can.