Jake is a study abroad coordinator whose portfolio includes Latin America and Spain (Alcalá de Henares and Madrid). He supports students on a variety of Arizona Abroad, faculty-led, and exchange programs throughout the region. As a study abroad coordinator, he works closely with students to help through every step of the study abroad process, from applications to visas and preparation for traveling abroad. Talk to Jake if you would like to know more about any of our programs in Latin America or those in Spain mentioned above.

Before joining study abroad, Jake worked as adjunct instructor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese here at the U of A, helping students hone their language skills in the classroom. He holds a B.A. in Spanish & Linguistics from Idaho State University, and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona. Jake has worked and studied abroad in Spain, in addition to serving as a Fulbright scholar in Brazil in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing racquetball, and searching for the next great spot to eat out in Tucson.