Amy Lepp is the Director of Enrollment and University Relations at the Institute for Shipboard Education/Semester at Sea. Amy embarked on her journey with ISE in 2018, sailing on the Spring and Fall 2019 voyages as the Assistant Director of Field Programs. Having had the best experience on the ship, she returned to ISE in 2021 to join the Enrollment team. Amy’s love for international adventures and experiential learning has taken her around the world, from facilitating service-learning programs in Tanzania, England, the Galapagos, and Alaska; working at international events like the World’s Fair and U.S. Open; leading wine tours on the California Central Coast; and making magic at the Walt Disney World resort. Amy also worked several years in higher education, as a dual enrollment counselor/coordinator at Reedley College, academic advisor at Cal Poly, and an academic counselor for international students at Fresno State. Amy received a B.S. in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and an M.S. in Student Affairs and College Counseling from Fresno State. While native to Central California, Amy now lives most of the year in Fort Collins, Colorado. While not working, Amy enjoys pickleball, hiking, kayaking, singing, dancing, eating delicious food, and spending time in nature. And traveling of course!
Jing Liu started her position as Director of International Programs at Santa Barbara City College in August 2023, and is thrilled to contribute to internationalization efforts at a premier community college. She has over 12 years of experience in international education and study abroad at various higher education institutions, including UNC – Chapel Hill and Rutgers University. Jing holds a MBA from Rutgers Business School and a M.Ed in International Education Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. During her time off, Jing enjoys live music, spending time outdoors, and improving her new floating home – a 1978 sailboat.