People Archive

Colton King

A local of Worcester County, Colton (he/him), is thrilled to be joining the Office of Study Abroad. Having studied and worked around Worcester as a teenager and beyond, he enjoys talking about the many hidden gems of Worcester in addition to finding new ones. Colton embarked on a transformative journey at seventeen through the LABO…
Ninette Abourjeily

As a student advisor, Ninette is here to counsel international and foreign students and provide both guidance and advice on a wide range of immigration and intercultural matters. Prior to joining Clark, Ninette’s career spanned over different fields including Events and Marketing manager as well as Office manager/Executive Assistant to the CEO of a major…
Justin Balcourt

Justin is returning to Clark to take on the role of Assistant Director at the ISSO. Prior to this, Justin was an International Student Advisor at Boston University, and had previously worked as Assistant Director of the American Language & Culture Institute at Clark University. Justin also does contracted linguistic work for Duolingo, has worked…
Amanda Desai

As the Director for the International Students and Scholars Office, Amanda supports and advises the international community at Clark regarding immigration and immigration-related issues, transitioning to the United States, and overall student success as a Clarkie! Amanda earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business Management from SUNY Cobleskill in 2009 and received her Master’s Degree in Higher Education…
Ercan Balci

Ercan Balci has been at Clark serving in several different roles since 2019. Originally from Istanbul, a city woven with the threads of ancient empires and bustling modernity, he carried with him not just luggage, but a vibrant tapestry of experiences. Ercan pursued his passion for language and communication by undertaking advanced studies in Linguistics…
David Joseph

David(he/him/his) is thrilled to be joining the Office of Global Engagement as a Communications and Events Specialist to serve Clark University’s International Students. David is a storyteller, as well as a multimedia and communication enthusiast. David will primarily be taking the lead at coordinating events and marketing events on various platforms. David grew up in…
Sarah Lopolito

For as long as Sarah can remember, she wanted to be in the field of education in one way or another. Sarah has been lucky to have fulfilled this career goal in a wide variety of settings from large public schools to small private universities and nonprofit organizations. In each of these locations, she has…

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