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Program Director and Campus Coordinator

Baltimore, Maryland

Rev. Upshaw has more than 30 years of experience as an urban and multicultural pastor. He is passionate about teaching spiritual formation, emotionally healthy leadership, and theology to college students and public health practitioners. Bev Upshaw oversees the maintenance of the BUS campus and creates hospitable spaces for students, staff, and visitors. Danté and his wife, Beverly live in Baltimore and have three children.

Academic Director & Associate Professor

Baltimore, Maryland

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

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.

Resident Directors

Quito, Ecuador

Cole and Abby graduated from Vanguard University ('21) with Cole's BA in Psychology and Education and Abby's BA in Psychology. Through L&LI, Abby studied abroad in Ecuador ('19) and Cole participated in the Virtual Internship Program ('20). Cole received an M.A. in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership through Wheaton College (‘23) while Abby's floral business served the local community. Together, they aspire to cultivate intentional discipleship and holistic growth for RCs and students in the heart of Ecuador.

Resident Coordinator

Baltimore, Maryland

Caity is originally from South FL and did her first 2 years of college at Palm Beach State College and finished at Texas Lutheran University(TLU) in Seguin, TX. While there she has made lifelong friends and found her love for advocacy and racial reconciliation work. Caity visited the BUS last May for a one week immersion experience and fell in love with the city. As a '24 graduate of TLU with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and a concentration in Education and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, she is so excited to be working with the BUS program for the summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Resident Coordinator

Baltimore, Maryland

Isis is a recent graduate from Wheaton College (IL) with a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies. She has a special interest in the way our lives and cultures shape our theology, and how our theology shapes our lives and cultures.

Resident Coordinator

Rome, Italy

Katie is from Southern California and has just recently graduated from California State University San Marcos with a degree in Psychology (‘24). While attending college Katie has been on a staff at her church in high school youth ministry and has a heart for connecting with students, talking about the Gospel, and doing life in community! She has a heart for Global missions and is so excited to join the Living and Learning International team!

Resident Coordinator

Rome, Italy

Abigail is from Washington State and an alumna of Azusa Pacific University, holding a bachelor's degree in International Relations ('23). She recently completed a year of service in college ministry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She is passionate about working with college students and is excited to see what the Lord has in store for students and staff in Rome, Italy, this coming year.

Resident Coordinator

Quito, Ecuador

Katrina is from Virginia and a graduate of Liberty University ('24), holding a BA in Spanish. She has loved being involved in student ministry on her college campus and is passionate about discipleship, teamwork, and community-building. Participating in Living and Learning's internship program in Ecuador during the summer of 2022 had a huge impact on her heart and life, and she's excited to see God work as she returns to Ecuador to serve as RC!