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
Global Program Coordinator, 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
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
Olivia Schuler
OGE Student Office & Study Abroad Assistant
Email: SCHUOC412@oneonta.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Minor: Women and Gender Studies
Adriana Yanez
OGE Student Office & Study Abroad Assistant
Email: Yeneah323@oneonta.edu
Year: Junior
Major: Communications
Minor: Media Studies