Moira Rogers, PhD, Director of Study Abroad
Dr. Rogers has a 20+ year career in international education. She has experience in global program development, community relations, service-learning, research, and leadership development. She also holds a resolute commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives promoting study abroad experiences to all students. Dr. Roger's educational background includes a PhD in Science & Technology Studies from Virginia Tech, an MA in Biblical Studies from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and a BA in philosophy from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She contributes to the profession through research, numerous articles and presentations, and has been recognized with 20 domestic and international fellowships and grants including the National Science Foundation Dissertation Award.
Email Dr. Moira Rogers | Hemmingson 204 C | (509) 313-5799
Katuska Kohut, Associate Director of Study Abroad
- Katuska has worked more than fifteen years of her professional career in study abroad and international business. She received a bachelor's in biology and French from Vanderbilt University and holds an MBA from Gonzaga University. After studying abroad in France (three times) during college, she soon after settled in Paris, working there for seven years. Katuska is fluent in Slovak and French, and has traveled Europe, parts of south and central America, Africa, and China.
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of GU’s home grown faculty-led study programs
- Oversee the French Visa Process and various other visa process for summer study abroad
- Promote, inform and advise students about study abroad opportunities; educate students about health, safety and logistics; conduct a Study Abroad
Email Katuska Kohut | Hemmingson 204 G | (509) 313-3546
Stashia Kaiel, Assistant Director
Stashia’s study abroad experience in Spain during her junior year of college launched her career path in international education. For the past twenty-five years Stashia has been involved in supporting students explore new cultures and languages in a variety of settings including the past 13+ years here at Gonzaga University. She has also traveled for leisure and work to a total of 18 countries within three different continents and temporarily lived in two countries – South Korea and Spain. Stashia is married to a Gonzaga alum and has two daughters – one in college and the other in high school.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor selected sponsored programs located in Asia, Europe, and South America
- Promote, inform and advise students about study abroad opportunities; educate students about health, safety and logistics; and conduct pre-departure orientations
- Provide support with our Short Term Faculty Led Programs in application processing, advising, and communication with students and faculty leaders
- Manage non-sponsored summer program applications and advising
Email Stashia Kaiel | Hemmingson 102E | (509) 313-6454
Colin Stapleton, Study Abroad Applications Coordinator and General Advisor
- Colin's international experience began very young, spending summers in Ireland with his family. He received a bachelor's degree in international business and Spanish from Augustana College, studying abroad in Seville, Spain. He is passionate about advising students through their own study abroad programs and believes international experience is an integral part of life. Colin is a citizen of Ireland and the European Union, is fluent in Spanish, and learning French.
Responsibilities
- Maintains smooth study abroad experience by managing applications and their platform.
- Assists faculty, staff, and students in the use of study abroad software.
- Provides general study abroad advising.
Email Colin Stapleton | Hemmingson 202D | (509) 313-5891