Seth Parrish

Seth is a dedicated and experienced higher education professional with a strong focus on expanding access to education and a commitment to using data to drive organizational goals. His approach emphasizes reciprocal engagement, allowing him to develop his team while also learning from their diverse perspectives and experiences.

Maya James

Maya joined the International Center in March 2024. She oversees the accounting and administration processes for Study Abroad Services. A Louisiana native, Maya holds a B.A.

Liltesha Bryant

Tesha has worked at the University of Florida since 2003 and is currently UFIC’s Accounting Specialist. In this role, she processes invoices for Study Abroad Services, daily deposits, reconciliations, and other related accounting duties. She loves spending time with her family, enjoying the beach, and traveling.  Tesha has traveled to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Aruba, France, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.  

Morgan Williams-Franklin

Morgan advises for Italy, Germany, and Austria programs.

A native of Gainesville, Morgan attended the University of Florida and completed her B.A. in Music Education. She grew up visiting family in Europe and has extensive experience traveling to Germany and Austria where she completed a study abroad program. She’s earning double Gator status by currently working in her UF M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education. Morgan previously worked for UF’s Office of Admissions and UF Online.

Jackie Johnson

Jackie joined the International Center in July 2021. She works with faculty to prepare budgets for their study abroad programs and prepare faculty agreements. She also assists with questions related to students’ program fee payments using financial aid.

Jackie was born and raised in Gainesville, FL.  She has visited the Bahamas and enjoyed relaxing on their private island. She hopes to take a trip to Jamaica in the near future to indulge in their cuisines.

Maria Selezneva

Maria Selezneva advises for Russia, South East Asia countries and the Law Program.

She is originally from Russia where she completed her Master’s degree in Law at the International University of Nature Society and Man, Dubna. After participating in a student exchange program with the United States for two years in a row, she decided to obtain a Certificate in Translation and Professional Communication and move to the US. She lived in WI for past 6 years and is extremely happy to embrace warm and friendly Gainesville as her new hometown.

Nicole Fuls

Nicole Fuls is the Assistant Director of Faculty Engagement within Study Abroad Services at the University of Florida (UF). With an MA degree in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture from Marquette University and a BA in International Studies, Spanish, and Latin American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nicole brings a deep understanding of language, culture, and global perspectives to her role.

Jess Mercier

Jess Mercier serves as the Assistant Director of Outreach & Marketing for UF Study Abroad. She has a B.S. in Sociology & Political Science from the College of Charleston (SC) and an M.A. in Student Affairs Administration from Ball State University (IN). Jess started at the UF International Center in 2018.

Jess organizes UF's Study Abroad Fairs; hosts outreach events in collaboration with various partners; supervises the Study Abroad Peer Advisors; manages the UF Study Abroad social media; and creates the unit's marketing materials.

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