Building a Dream: Architecture Student Gains International Experience
Posted on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at 2:39 pm.By Pablo Ambrossi, Intern alumnus from Madrid, Spain
A version of this story was original published on CIEE blog
Pablo Ambrossi at the Flat Iron construction site, Brickell neighborhood, Miami
My name is Pablo Ambrossi and I was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. I am a 22-year-old student set to graduate in 2019 at the School of Architecture in Madrid, the ETSAM. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to continue my father´s legacy and become an architect. When I graduate, I plan to obtain some international experience working abroad before eventually returning to Madrid to work alongside my father. Read More ›
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Explore: Yosemite National Park Adventure
Posted on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 5:41 pm.By Tamires Marques, J-1 Intern from Brazil
Tamires and friend loving lower Yosemite Falls
I love when dreams come true. And knowing the Yosemite National Park was one of them!
Yosemite is one of the most paradisiacal places in the world! If you do a quick search on the most beautiful places to see in California, this park is sure to be at the top of the list. And for me, it was “desire at first sight!” Those who know me well know that I am passionate about mountains, animals, green areas, trails and adventures. And nature did very well in that region, making Yosemite definitely my favorite place in California! Read More ›
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Host Mom and Au Pair Run Side-By-Side in TCS New York City Marathon
Posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at 1:36 pm.By Lynette Evans-Tiernan, Communications Manager for Exchange Visitor Program
Soon after meeting, host mom Candice asked her au pair Laura if she would join her in running the New York City Marathon. After months of training and fundraising, they traveled from Verona, Wisconsin to New York City and completed the race. Read More ›
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| About Rebecca Pasini Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange | |
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Rebecca A. Pasini joined the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchanges in July 2023. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister - Counselor, Ms. Pasini has been an American diplomat since 1997.
Ms. Pasini previously served as the Director of Public and Congressional Affairs in the Bureau of Consular Affairs from 2021-2023. Other Washington assignments have included positions in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, the Office of Foreign Missions, and as a liaison to the Department of Homeland Security. She has also completed multiple overseas tours, including as Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs in Islamabad, Pakistan, and as the Consular Chief in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Other tours included Mexico City and Kuwait.
A Maryland native, Ms. Pasini has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University, a master’s degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School, National Defense University, and an undergraduate degree from Mary Washington College.
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