CEA CAPA Custom Programs Directory

Jayna Winn leads the Custom Programs team, partnering with U.S. institutional staff and faculty to develop and facilitate high-quality custom programs that support specific learning outcomes and student populations. She works hand-in-hand with CEA CAPA’s onsite staff and in collaboration with the academic, program development, and university relations teams.

Jayna’s passion lies in fostering transformative educational experiences through intercultural communication and education abroad. In particular, she sees custom and faculty-led programs as a valuable tool in the effort to increase access to study abroad. Often, these customized experiences offer more flexibility in timing, price, and curriculum, thus breaking down barriers for underrepresented student groups. Additionally, custom programs can be intentionally designed for particular identity groups, ensuring that the specific interests and needs of these students are championed and supported.

Jayna holds a Master of Arts in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Utah. In addition to her work at CEA CAPA, she served as an adjunct faculty member at MIIS, co-teaching a January 2022 intensive course on Education Abroad Management. She also co-authored the Facilitator’s Guide to The International Education Handbook, published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators in May 2019. Prior to working in international education, Jayna spent five years managing international teams and partnerships within digital marketing, where she developed an intercultural training program.

Jayna has spent time working and/or studying abroad in Peru, Costa Rica, England, and India. An avid traveler, she has also had the opportunity to explore Australia and Israel, as well as several countries in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

Kellie has worked in education abroad for over 25 years, successfully leading teams in Institutional Relations and Custom Learning. She is passionate about tailoring curricula and courses to meet the unique academic needs of institutions, ensuring a transformational education experience for students. She comes to CEA CAPA from the Roux Institute at Northeastern University where she and her team developed customized workforce learning experiences in essential areas like AI, data analytics, and project management. From 2006-2018 she worked at the study abroad provider CIEE, where she successfully launched and directed the Faculty-Led and Custom Programs department.

Kellie’s global perspective was shaped early in her career when she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa and an English teacher in Amakusa, Japan with the JET Program. While earning her BA in English Literature at the College of the Holy Cross, she spent her junior year abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Outside of professional pursuits, Kellie is an avid world traveler and when home in Maine she enjoys taking her dog on outdoor adventures, trying to beat her Goodreads Reading Challenge, and attending live music events. 

Libby has over 20 years of experience in international education. She has held a variety of positions with with a focus on admissions, enrollment and predeparture services, including Director of Enrollment, at CIEE. Most recently she managed an organization that recruited and placed young, foreign professionals in U.S. internships to build practical career skills. Libby is a graduate of Middlebury College with a degree in Russian. She did her own study abroad in Moscow, Russia. In her free time she enjoys relaxing at the beach or in the mountains with her family.

As a Custom Program Manger, Jillian oversees the pre-departure lifecycle of faculty-led programs. She collaborates with various stakeholders to manage the logistics of these programs to ensure successful launch once they are one the ground. Jillian has been working in the field of International Education since 2018 and prior to working at CEA CAPA she held roles such as Student Services Advisor and International Relations Coordinator. Her love for study abroad was sparked when she studied in Seville in 2014, so much so that she moved back to Spain and lived in Madrid for five years! While there, she taught English and was a food/wine tour guide!

Maggie’s passion for study abroad began when she spent her junior year of college studying in Sevilla, Spain. She since has held a variety of roles within education abroad that span outbound study abroad, international student recruitment, and on-site program management. Her role as a Senior Custom Program Manager allows her to collaborate with faculty, university staff, and on-site teams to execute dynamic experiential learning programs. She holds a Master's degree in International Education from SIT Graduate Institute and has worked in the US, Spain, Costa Rica, and Armenia.

Sharon works closely with institutional staff and faculty, alongside CEA CAPA 's Institutional Relations team and in- country Program Directors, to develop and facilitate high-quality custom programs that meet and support both institutional and student needs. Sharon holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and is passionate about child advocacy. In her free time, she volunteers with children in foster care and group homes in the Phoenix community.

Tim Ramsay works closely with institutional staff and faculty, alongside CEA CAPA’s Institutional Relations Team and international Program Directors, to develop and facilitate high-quality custom programs that meet and support both institutional and student needs.

Tim holds a Master of Management degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before joining the CEA CAPA family, Tim worked in the field as a Director of Study Abroad and Student Activities for 10+ years specializing in program development and assessment. Tim has facilitated several faculty/staff training and workshops on risk management and overall student development across the state of Michigan.

Tim has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Latin America. He is also passionate about the importance of service and has led many mission trips to the Caribbean and Latin America.