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Anna Bermani

London Site Director

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The Site Director is one of CIS Abroad's On-Site staff.  Their job is to support the CIS Abroad students throughout their on-site study abroad experience. They serve as a cultural liaison, organizing excursions, cultural activities, and providing invaluable guidance on everything from the local cuisine to navigating public transportation.  If students run into any issues while abroad - Anna, together with James, is there to help provide resources and guidance.  

Anna holds a B.A. in English and German from Ca’Foscari University of Venice. The Italian village where she was born was never enough for her, and from a young age she decided she wanted to see the world and meet a lot of people from different cultures. Fascinated by foreign languages and traveling, she first studied abroad in London when she was in high school and then at Humboldt Universität in Berlin a few years after. New York City holds a special place in her heart, ever since he was an intern at the Italian Cultural Institute there. After volunteering and working for the not-for-profit association AFS Intercultural Program, helping hundreds of high school students enroll and prepare for their experience abroad, she moved to London and focused on working with university students. She has been part of the CIS Abroad on-site team in London for almost five years now and has extensive knowledge about all our London programs. She loves musicals, fashion, playing tennis, hiking, drinking green tea and matcha, and is an intrepid backpacker.

Email Anna: abermani@cisabroadonsite.com 

 James Avison
London Assistant Site Director

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The Assistant Site Director plays a crucial role in supporting the Site Director to provide high-quality on-site support to students. They act as a key liaison between students and staff, ensuring that students receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed.

Originally from Nottinghamshire, England, near Sherwood Forest, I moved to Wales in 2015 to study a BSc in Product Design at Bangor University. During my second year of study I discovered the possibilities of study abroad which led me to a year-long work placement in Amsterdam, Netherlands with DTT Multimedia, where I designed and tested mobile apps. This experience sparked my interest in international education and the great value it brings. When I returned to University, I served as Vice President for Education and then President of the Student's Union. Now based in London, for the past two years I have been supporting international students in study abroad programs. It's a pleasure to join CIS Abroad and be part of the team!

Email James: javison@cisabroadonsite.com  

 

Frank Angelo Casale III

International Operations Regional Director

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The International Operations Regional Director ensures that the study abroad program runs smoothly, overseeing on-site logistics, health and safety measures, and responding to emergencies.  Frankie works closely with Anna and James to ensure that the program is set up and ready for students.  Then, they work closely together when students are on-site to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible.  Frankie may work directly with students if they have special requests, they experience an emergency, or if they need additional accommodations when they are abroad.  

 
Studying abroad in Madrid as a college student sparked Frankie's interest in international education. After finishing his studies in International Relations and Spanish stateside, he decided to make a move back to Spain to start a career as an ESL instructor. Since then, he have worked as a teacher, director, and international program coordinator throughout Europe. Travel and education are his biggest passions in life. He believes exploring the world is one of the greatest ways to learn and bring people together. Outside of work, he is   always planning his next adventure and looking to find the next best restaurant or bar to get a taste of local culture. He has travelled to over 50 countries and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon!
 
Email Frankie: fcasale@cisabroad.com
 

 

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