[1]Originally from Alabama, Abby holds both a bachelor's and master’s degree in social work from Auburn University and the University of Alabama, respectively, and puts those skills to use in her role as an Advisor. She has experience living and working abroad in Thailand and Hong Kong, helping her empathize with the international population at Yale as they navigate complex immigration regulations. Abby is joining the Yale OISS team after supporting the undergraduate international student population at the University of Chicago.
Outside of work, Abby likes to ride her bicycle on long trips, experiment with sewing her own clothes, and express herself through aerial circus acrobatics.
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