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Academic Director & Associate Professor
East Coast

Dr. Hughes has 28 years of international and multi-cultural experience. As the Academic Director and Associate Professor, Dr. Hughes provides student mentorship, instruction, academic leadership, and curriculum oversight for the Baltimore Urban Studies.

Director of Student Life
East Coast

Molly is a lover of the Lord, people, a solid cup of coffee, and a good, long run. She grew up with her three younger siblings in Birmingham, AL and recently graduated from Wheaton College with degrees in Latin American / Latino Studies and Applied Health Sciences. At Wheaton, she studied abroad in Querétaro, Mexico for a semester and in Baltimore for a summer, discovering a love for cross-cultural relationships. She met her people in residence life at Wheaton, serving as a Resident Assistant and an Assistant Resident Director. She is so excited to see how the Lord will move over this next season with BUS!!

Resident Coordinator
East Coast

Fernanda is originally from Texas and has completed her Bachelor's of Science in Biology and her Bachelor's of Arts in Mathematics from Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX. She has a passion for the unknown and loves to discover things with her own two hands. During her time at TLU, Fernanda has been immersed in the life of research where she is free to explore her curiosity in science. From plants and aquatic insects to mathematics, she has dedicated her time to finding new avenues for investigation. Fernanda visited the BUS in May of 2024 and fell in love with the community building she experienced. She is very excited to be able to be part of this wonderful community and get others to feel as involved as she was. Furthermore, she hopes to inspire a curiosity for science and innovation through research.

Director of Student Life
Rome, Italy

After serving in the L&LI Ecuador semester program from 2019-2023, Meg joins the L&LI Rome to serve as the Director of Student Life.

Meg is a teammate, friend, and disciple of Christ. She loves being a part of and sharing in the desire to partner with the Lord in what He is doing in the lives of students. Some other things that get her pumped on life are cheese, her family, card games (Dutch Blitz always), treats, Jesus, hanging with college students, music, my niece and nephews, & travel (not in that order)!

Experiential Tours Coordinator
Quito, Ecuador

Charlie loves seeing cultures come together with the same purpose of serving Jesus and other people. Charlie likes going on hikes, grabbing coffee, playing volleyball and soccer, pickleball, and hitting the gym in the morning. Charlie is a graduate from UDLA Music School and loves playing the drums. Charlie was a Resident Coordinator for two years at our Ecuador location for our Summer Internship program.

Resident Directors
London, England

Abby and Cole Nelson are joining Living and Learning International’s London campus after two years at the Ecuador campus. Originally from Hawai’i/California and Minnesota, they’re both proud LLI alumni - Abby studied abroad in Ecuador in 2019, and Cole participated in the virtual internship in 2020. They met at Vanguard University, where they deepened their shared passion for discipleship, psychology, and student development. They later expanded their passion through studying organizational leadership, Cole then obtaining a Masters in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education through Wheaton College. They believe in the power of catalytic experiences being an avenue of transformation. 

Resident Coordinator
London, England

Amanda is a Grand Canyon University grad that loves developing relationships, experiencing different cultures, and encouraging students to find their purpose and identity in Christ! In her post-grad years she has worked in medical missions, led a small group at her church, spent summers as a Bible camp ministry director, and served as a resident coordinator for our L&LI Italy program. As she excitedly joins the growing London team in Fall 2025, she looks forward to seeing the Lord continue to do amazing things in the hearts of the students, staff, and people of London!

Resident Coordinator
London, England

Simene holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is a proud Flame! She has a heart for the nations and extensive travel experience in 24 different countries. She is passionate about the local church, social impact, discipleship, and good food! As Simene embarks on overseas ministry with L&LI in London, she is filled with anticipation and faith, confident that the Lord will move in powerful and transformative ways.

Resident Coordinator
London, England

Benjamin is a Liberty University graduate and is currently pursuing his masters degree. Benjamin loves travel, experiencing other cultures, sports, and cultivating a fun and engaging group environment. He is passionate about teen and college ministry, and is excited to see what the Lord has in store for him during his time in London.