Staff and Contact Info
Megan Bell '14
Study Abroad & International Students Advisor
bellm@etown.edu | 717-361-1347 | Nicarry Hall 117
Please note, Megan is on maternity leave of majority of the fall 2021 semester. In her absence, please contact the Interim International Students Advisor, Gabby Reed for general inquiries or Lori Bomboy, PDSO, for visa and immigration questions.
Megan Bell ’14 serves as international students’ primary contact during their studies at Elizabethtown College. She works with Admissions to prepare new students for their arrival on campus and makes necessary on-campus preparations. Furthermore, she collaborates with the New Student Orientation staff to provide welcoming activities and information sessions for our new international students. She assists students with transitioning to campus by leading the six-week, International Student Seminar (ISS 101) course introducing students to Elizabethtown College and the surrounding Lancaster County area. She also works closely with Lori Bomboy, the College's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), who provides assistance with the U.S. visa process and immigration related issues (F-1/I-20, OPT, CPT, STEM OPT). In this role, Megan also oversees the International Leadership Assistants (ILAs) in planning events and excursions to help acclimate new international students academically, culturally and socially to the United States and Etown.
Megan can relate to students from her own time on campus and international travels. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a bachelor’s degree in corporate communications and a minor in professional writing. During her four years at Etown, Megan swam on the College's swim team. She previously served as the team's Assistant Coach for two seasons. As a student, she studied abroad in Cheltenham, England for a semester in her junior year. While abroad, she traveled throughout England as well as to the Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Italy and The Netherlands. Since then, she’s had the opportunity to visit Ecuador, Mexico and Canada. She's eager to learn more about the culture of our international students' home countries. At Etown, Megan also serves as the Study Abroad Advisor.
Megan is excited to welcome our international students to the Blue Jay family!
Lori Bomboy
Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
bomboyl@etown.edu | 717-361-1118 | Myer Human Resources Office
Lori Bomboy, in addition to her role as Employment Manager in the Human Resources Department, is also the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), who provides assistance with the U.S. visa process and immigration related issues (F-1/I-20, OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, Social Security Cards). She graduated from Bloomsburg University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has been an HR professional for over 20 years. Her hobbies include crafting, traveling, spending time with her friends & family and volunteering.
Lori is excited to assist all of our international students throughout their journey with Elizabethtown College.
Meet the 2021-22 International Leadership Assistants
Jess Bujak '23
International Leadership Assistant
bujakj@etown.edu
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Hi! My name is Jess Bujak and I am a current junior Biology-Allied Health/ Pre-PA major, graduating in 2023. I am bilingual, speaking Polish and English as well as a knowledgeable level in Spanish. On campus, I am involved in CAC (Colleges Against Cancer), Lighthouse, Intramurals, and the Plant-Based Eating club. I absolutely love to travel and explore the world to the max! I always seek to expand my horizons by experiencing different cultures and learn about what makes each and every one of us unique and diverse. I have been to Poland and Greece. It is my goal to make sure our international students feel as warmly welcomed as possible and help guide them as they embark along their exciting new journey here at Etown.
My favorite quote is "Keep your face always toward the sunshine -- and shadows will fall behind you" - Walt Whitman
Allison Nardi '22
International Leadership Assistant
nardia@etown.edu
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Hello, my name is Allison Nardi and I am a senior Occupational Therapy major with a Psychology minor graduating in 2022/2023. I speak English and know a conversant level of Spanish. On campus, I am involved in the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), Student Wellness Advocacy Group, and Psi Chi. I am extremely excited to support the international students in their transition to the United States and watch as they grow at Elizabethtown College like I did.
My favorite quote is "the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt.
