Alaina manages the Study Abroad Team’s marketing and communication endeavors including managing the @uastudyabroad Instagram and its related Social Media Ambassador program, writing and distributing Prospect and Applicant Communications, maintaining online study abroad resources, and organizing the Study Abroad Fair. She works embedded in the Study Abroad Team while liaising with the International Marketing and Communication Team to ensure accuracy and brand consistency in all marketing and communication products going out to students. In all of her work, Alaina aims to reflect and honor students’ diverse perspectives and experiences going abroad.

Alaina is an avid traveler with a passion for both education and international exploration. For her bachelor’s degree, she triple-majored in Political Science, History, and Latin American Studies. During college, she studied abroad two summers, traveling to Spain and Peru, and participated in one short-term program to Cuba during her university’s fall break. Prior to working in study abroad, Alaina worked in recruitment for Girl Scouts and voter activation for political campaigns. In her free time, Alaina enjoys listening to podcasts, dancing, playing video games, and spending time with her partner and their chihuahua and guinea pig.