Megan Carney
About Megan Carney
Megan Carney serves as the Program Coordinator for Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad, where she supports over 300 students and 40 instructors across more than 30 programs. She has a background in marketing communications and higher education, with previous roles at Wesleyan University and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Current Role at Yale University
Megan Carney serves as the Program Coordinator for Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad. In this role, she has been responsible for supporting over 300 students and 40 instructors and assistants across more than 30 programs. Her duties include handling coordination and invoicing for both international and domestic suppliers, maintaining and updating the application system, and monitoring the Study Abroad general email account. Carney has been in this position since 2010, contributing to the development and management of the summer programs.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before her current role at Yale University, Megan Carney worked as a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Student Intern for the Office of Study Abroad at Wesleyan University from 2015 to 2016. These positions provided her with valuable experience in administrative support and student engagement within academic settings.
Educational Background
Megan Carney holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing Communications from Roger Williams University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She later pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Counselor Education with a specialization in Student Development in Higher Education at Central Connecticut State University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Carney also graduated from Mercy High School in Middletown, CT, earning her high school diploma from 1997 to 2001.
Involvement in Outreach and Events
Megan Carney is an active member of the CIPE Outreach Committee, which coordinates events involving all CIPE units. She engages with students and their families at events such as the Summer Opportunities Fair, providing information and support regarding summer programs. Her involvement in outreach initiatives highlights her commitment to enhancing student experiences in study abroad opportunities.
Early Career Experience
Megan Carney began her career in the hospitality industry, working as an Administrative Hostess for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in the Hawaiian Islands from 2006 to 2008. This early experience contributed to her skills in customer service and administrative tasks, which she later applied in her roles within higher education.