Dan Obrien

About Dan Obrien

International Educator with over 25 years experience in partnership development, client…

Experience

1. Champion, Campus Connections

   Hop Education Abroad

   Jul 2025 — Present

   This is what I do:Cultivate and Sustain Institutional Partnerships: Build and maintain meaningful relationships with study abroad offices, academic departments, and faculty.Promote Student-Centered Global Experiences: Champion Hop’s commitment to accessible, affordable, and academically sound study abroad programs by guiding campus partners through program selection, student advising, and customized cohort options.Facilitate Strategic Campus Outreach: Coordinate targeted outreach efforts to increase program visibility and drive student participation.Serve as a Trusted Liaison and Advocate: Serve as the primary point of contact for partner institutions, ensuring responsive communication, seamless support, and a consultative approach to partnership development and program implementation.Support Curriculum Integration and Cohort Programming: Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate study abroad into degree pathways and co-develop tailored cohort programs.Model Ethical, Transparent Practices in International Education: Uphold Hop’s values by promoting transparency in pricing, high-touch advising, and equity of access.

Education

• School for International Training

  M.A.

• SUNY Oneonta

  B.S.

Skills

• Event Planning
• Grant Writing
• Intercultural Communication
• Social Media
• Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Teaching
• Volunteer Management
• Event Management
• Management
• Program Development
• Academic Advising
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Higher Education
• Student Recruiting
• Admissions
• Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Program Management
• International Education
• Student Development
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Strategy
• Student Affairs
• Study Abroad Programs
• Non-Profits