Michelle Lopez
Director of Global Education, SIO/DSO
Michelle.Lopez@Oneonta.edu
128F Hunt Union
607-436-3369
- Oversees the Office of Global Education's mission and work.
- Builds and maintains international partnerships.
- Assists faculty in pursuit of global connections (COIL, fellowships, exchange, etc.).
- Has spent time studying and working in Cuba, studying in Mexico (Yucatán), studying in Spain, working in Costa Rica, and traveling in Japan, Guyana, Argentina, Canada, Morocco, and western Europe.
Denise Leinonen
Assistant Director of Global Education, PDSO/EVA
Denise.Leinonen@oneonta.edu
128D Hunt Union
Experiential Learning Center
607-436-2463
- Advises F-1 International Students and J-1 Exchange Visitors as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Exchange Visitor Advisor (EVA) on visa status maintenance, cultural and academic adjustment, and work authorization.
- Admits incoming international exchange and visiting students from SUNY Oneonta international partner institutions.
- Program coordinator and advisor for all SUNY Oneonta study abroad programs.
- Has spent time living in Austria, studying in India, working as an ELL instructor in South Korea, and traveling to countries throughout Europe and Asia.
Elizabeth Cruzado Carranza, PhD
Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator
Elizabeth.CruzadoCarranza@oneonta.edu
128A Hunt Union
Experiential Learning Center
607-436-2461
- Oversees international faculty-led programs processes.
- Advises students and faculty on best practices for faculty-led programs.
- Advisor for the American College of Greece (ACG) Oneonta study abroad program
- Has spent time living, studying and working in Peru. Has also traveled to Argentina and Bolivia.
Lester Lamoree
Office Assistant
Lester.Lamoree@oneonta.edu
128E Hunt Union
Experiential Learning Center
607-436-3369
- Front desk liaison.
- Responds to phone calls and inquiries to main office phone number and email account.
- Assists with OGE Global Portal.
- Performs general office duties.
- Has spent time traveling in the UK.
Student Employees
Amanda Balich-Metakis
OGE Student Office & Study Abroad Assistant
Email: BALIA990@oneonta.edu
Year: Junior
Major: Music Industries & Environmental Sustainability
Studied abroad through our American College of Greece Program
Mackenzie Eggleston
OGE Student Office & Study Abroad Assistant
Email: egglm539@oneonta.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Early Childhood / Childhood Education
Studied abroad through our Education in Finland Faculty-Led Program
Gabriella Scotto
OGE Student Office & Study Abroad Assistant
Email: SCOTGA888@oneonta.edu
Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing
Studied abroad through our American College of Greece Program