Kayla earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis with an emphasis in Higher Education. During her undergraduate studies at Mizzou, Kayla participated in multiple international experiences, including a six-week study abroad program in Galway, Ireland, and a service-learning program in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. These formative experiences sparked her passion for global learning and international travel. Following graduation, Kayla obtained her TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification and spent a year teaching English in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She later traveled extensively throughout Asia and India. Prior to her role in international education, Kayla worked as a Health Educator at S&T in the Student Well-Being Department supporting a variety of campus wellness and outreach initiatives. In Kayla's current role, she oversees the Study Abroad Office's portfolio of programs, international partnerships, advises outbound students and study abroad peer advisors. She also sits on the SITRAS committee to review travel to high-risk locations and manages student travel on the International Travel Registry.