Alisha began her tenure at Arcadia Abroad in August of 2020. First serving as a Program Advisor before joining the Health, Safety, and Student Affairs team in December of 2021. As the Assistant Director of Student Life, Alisha champions Arcadia Abroad's efforts to support student resilience and holistic development during their study abroad experience. Highlights of her role include helping students identify programs that meet their distinct needs related to accessibility and identity, liaising on topics related to housing, and providing oversight of the student conduct process. Alisha also serves as the primary point of contact for parents who are raising non-emergent issues
Alisha's travels have taken her across Europe as a student, an adjunct professor, and as a tourist. Alisha studied abroad at the Arcadia London Center and City University during her first year of college and again in southern France during her sophomore year. Outside of work and travel, Alisha enjoys exploring Philadelphia's robust restaurant scene with her husband, visiting her family in New England, and cuddling with her two rescue dogs.
Alisha completed her Bachelor of Arts in History at Arcadia University and earned her Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.