As we get to know you through the application process to study abroad, it’s only fair that you know a bit about us too! Read on to learn more about the programs team behind all the emails and phone calls and our in-country staff who you will get to know during your time in Australia. And, of course, feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions!
Meet Team Sydney
Program Managers
Allison Kelley
Senior Program Manager
Australia
Allison was born and raised in Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan before moving to her new home of Chicago. While in college, she traveled to France to complete a summer internship assisting the summer program at HEC Paris, one of Europe’s top business schools. From that experience onward, she set her sights on a career in international education, and began working for TEAN after graduation. Allison is so happy to be able to provide TEAN students with the tools they need to kick-start their own adventures abroad. She has had the opportunity to travel to South Korea several times with TEAN students, and it has become one of her favorite cities in the world (with some of the best food she has ever had!). In her free time she loves walking along the lakefront, going to concerts, and planning out her next travel itinerary.
Nicolina Trimarche
Program Manager
Australia & Thailand
Nicolina grew up in Orlando, FL and received her degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2020. During her time at FGCU she knew that seeing the world was something she had a passion for so, in 2019, she studied abroad with TEAN in Sydney where she attended The University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) for a semester. Before joining WorldStrides, Nicolina spent 9 months in Spain as a Language Assistant where she spent time in the classroom with primary school students while also having plenty of time to travel all over Europe. Nicolina is passionate about experiential learning and strong community. In her free time, she loves travelling and meeting new people, going for long walks/runs and listening to good music.
Australia Staff
Cate Chase
Resident Director - Sydney & Wollongong
Originally from Boston, Cate now calls Sydney home after a semester abroad at the University of Sydney and falling in love with Australia in 2018. Cate graduated from the University of Miami, FL with degrees in microbiology and public health, but has found her passion in working with students to make the most of their time in Australia. In her free-time you can find Cate hiking in national parks, lost in a book, or chasing around her border collie. As a former exchange student in Australia, she is excited to show students everything Sydney and Wollongong have to offer!