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Jillian began working for the International Center as a graduate assistant for the Sponsored Student Program in 2014. Since then, she has earned her master's degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from MU, served as a sponsored student adviser and, in 2015, became director of sponsored student programs. Jillian has spent time traveling in Europe, studied Portuguese in parts of Brazil and enjoyed a summer teaching in Jeollanamdo, South Korea. She continues to travel extensively for the Sponsored Student Program. In her spare time, Jillian enjoys practicing yoga, running and spending time with family.