Lauren Meregalli Ferrer

Lauren Meregalli Ferrer is the Director within Rutgers Global—Study Abroad. In this role, Lauren oversees daily operation of the office, manages study abroad policies and process, supports program development, and leads an advising team in promoting study abroad opportunities. She also works closely with Rutgers faculty to design and deliver a growing portfolio of short-term programs. 

For the past 12 years, Lauren has worked in various roles in higher education — advising undeclared students, administering service-learning programs, and creating opportunities to engage in global learning and study abroad.