Study Abroad Staff

Study Abroad Ram

Study abroad at Fordham is part of a long-standing tradition of Jesuit education that seeks to enhance students’ understanding of the world’s peoples and their interdependence.

Our goal is to help students gain an understanding of other cultures and to incorporate a global dimension to their chosen fields of study. Fordham prides itself in offering its students one of the most extensive networks for foreign study of any major university.

Please stop by our offices—the ISAP staff looks forward to working with you and to offering the advising and services you will need to get the most out of your experience abroad.

New York Staff

    • BA International Political Economy and French, Fordham University
    • MA Humanities and Sciences, Fordham University
    • MPhil French, City University of New York Graduate Center
    • PhD French, City University of New York Graduate Center

    Dr. Rienti is responsible for leading the office that oversees and administers undergraduate study abroad for Fordham University and is responsible for ensuring Fordham University's study abroad programs continue to meet the needs of undergraduate students, faculty, and other academic programs while furthering global learning outcomes. He has spoken at international education conferences in the US and abroad on topics including the gender imbalance in study abroad programs, diversity, innovative student financing models, and risk management in study abroad programs. He has also written on and spoken about the intersection of food and culture. He has taught French courses at Fordham University and City College in New York.

    Dr. Rienti is an alumnus of Fordham University and studied abroad at the Universite de Paris, Sorbonne for one year while pursuing his BA. He has lived and worked in France and the UK and has traveled to many countries around the world.

    Email: [email protected]

    • BA in International Studies and Jewish Studies, Macaulay Honors College at The City College of New York
    • MA in International Education, George Washington University

       

      Laura worked in various experiential and international education non-profits before coming to Fordham. Throughout college, Laura participated in multiple short-term study abroad programs, from a January Term study abroad in Buenos Aires learning about Human Rights, to a Faculty-Led program called Jews of France in Paris, to Interning in Cape Town with a positive parenting intervention study. These programs made her passionate about ensuring access to quality and transformative experiential and study abroad experiences regardless of program length. It also led her to pursue a Masters in International Education from George Washington University. She is excited to work with students and faculty to connect Fordham students to new opportunities and experiences abroad. 

      Email: [email protected]

    • BA American Studies, Minor in French, Fordham University
     
    Andrew is a graduate of Fordham and has worked in the University since 2021.  He is passionate about facilitating academically engaging and culturally enriching international experiences for Fordham undergraduates.  Andrew looks forward to connecting students with the variety of outstanding programs our exchange and partner universities have to offer.
     
     
     
     
    • BA American Studies, Political Science, and Theology, Fordham University
    • MA Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University

    Finley is a recent graduate of Fordham, and is excited to rejoin the university community as part of the Study Abroad Office. She had the opportunity to study abroad in London as an undergraduate, and has focused her graduate studies on international education, accessibility, and diversity in higher and postsecondary education. Finley looks forward to connecting current Fordham students to new educational, internship, and travel experiences through the university’s programs in London and Granada.

    Email: fpeay@fordham.edu

  • Ms. Joseph has been with Fordham University since 2004. As the Study Abroad Coordinator she oversees the administrative and receptionist duties in the office. 

    Email: [email protected]

  • Fordham University Rose Hill, BA expected May 2025

    Study Abroad Program: Summer 2022, Fordham in Granada 

    Peyton is a current student at Fordham University, and is excited to be working with the Study Abroad Office. She had the opportunity to study in Granada, Spain her freshman year and hopes to encourage other Fordham students to take advantage of study abroad and find the right program for them.