THE IN-COUNTRY PROGRAM TEAM

Manages Field Program department, facilitates strategic planning for Field Program development and sales; manages program development for select countries, stewards in-country tour operator partner relationships; manages contracts and payments; and trains and partners with the Shipboard Field Director and Field Program Coordinator

Koty started at ISE in late 2015. After serving three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia and attending graduate school for International Education in Vermont, Koty merged a love of geography, cultures, and spreadsheets(!) into a position with the Field Programs department. When not making arrangements with tour operators, building out Field Programs in the registration portal, or chatting with prospective voyagers to help them decide what to see and do in country, Koty bounces between a variety of different hobbies. These have included experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, fermenting, caring for pet shrimp, fish, and a gecko, volunteering doing trail work or eco restoration activities, authentic relating, archery, hydroponic gardening, and learning to play the piano.

Supports all aspects of Field Program development and sales; manages program development for select countries, facilitates the Field Program evaluation process, tracks provider insurance, facilitates provider payment requests, and provides voyager registration support

Kelly joined the team at Semester at Sea in April 2024. She began her career working in international education at Texas A&M University, then spent five years at the University of Florida’s business school. During her tenure at UF, Kelly oversaw the core Europe programs, exchange programs, two student organizations, and she directed on-site activities in London in the summer of 2022.

As a dual U.S./U.K. citizen, Kelly’s love for all things international has been lifelong. She studied abroad in Spain and later interned there with the State Department. She also taught English in Italy and was part of a research group program to Tanzania. In her spare time, Kelly is a group fitness enthusiast! She enjoys outdoor activities, dogs, crafting, reading, breweries, friends, and watching British TV and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Plans and oversees all aspects of Field Class development and Faculty support; Trains and partners with the Shipboard Faculty-Led Program Coordinator

Hannah’s first experience with ISE was sailing as the Faculty-led Programs Coordinator on the spring and fall 2019 voyages. She specializes in experiential science education and feels forever inspired by the learning opportunities and communities the Semester at Sea program creates. Hannah is originally from Millbrook, New York, and now lives with her husband and cat in Central Florida. She has worked previously in curriculum development, education, and community engagement with The Nature Conservancy and Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment Department. Hannah was thrilled to re-join the ISE Academic Team part-time in 2022, and then full-time as Academic Programs Coordinator in 2023. Hannah was promoted to the Curriculum Manager in 2025.

Manages course registration and supports select Field Class development for voyage cohorts

Libby has been a part of the Semester at Sea team since January 2023. She manages course registration, class scheduling, and academic policies for all voyages. Libby also assists with the development of academic field work on each voyage, including initial program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Libby has worked in the field of International Education since 2003 in study abroad management, international student immigration and support, and campus internationalization efforts.

During personal time, Libby loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters, is an avid reader, and tries to be outdoors as much as possible; camping, biking, coaching youth rec. soccer or walking her dogs.

Oversees the Academic Department, the relationship with the SAS Academic Partner Institute, voyage academic programming, and academic program assessment in line with best practices and the SAS learning outcomes.