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GSGIS Staff

Language Instructors

I received my undergraduate degree in general studies and an Asian studies certificate at the University of Pittsburgh, and a master's degree in teaching at Duquesne University. I begin teaching Chinese classes at the local Pittsburgh Chinese School in 2020. This is my second year teaching at Pittsburgh Governor’s school, and I am excited to be part of it. jil491@pitt.edu
Dr. Ahmed Abdelwahab, currently faculty member at, Robert Morris University, worked previously as the Director of Capacity Building at the Center of Quality and Excellence in Education, UNESCO office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining the Center, Dr. Abdelwahab worked as the director of strategic planning at Taibah University at Madinah. Dr. Abdelwahab worked for more than 25 years in the field of training and teaching at various international companies and universities including, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, CALU, Aramco, Development Dimensions International, and Linkages International. Dr. Abdelwahab has a Doctorate in education and Master’s in public policy and management from the University of Pittsburgh; a Master’s in economics and BA in business administration from Ain Shams University; and advanced diploma in public finance from Harvard University.

Argumentation Instructor

Dr. Anthony Moretti is department head and associate professor in the Department of Communication and Organizational Leadership at Robert Morris University. He primarily teaches journalism and sport communication courses. His research interests examine the intersection of politics, sports and media. Before entering higher education, Dr. Moretti spent more than a decade in broadcast journalism as a news and sports reporter and producer in southern California and Ohio. He earned his PhD from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. anm669@pitt.edu

Global Studies Instructor

Luke Peterson has a BA in History from the University of Texas (1999), a MLA from St. Edward’s University (2004), and a MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas (2007). He completed a PhD at The University of Cambridge King’s College in the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies investigating language, media, and knowledge surrounding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Dr. Peterson moved to Pittsburgh in the fall of 2014 to take up the post of Visiting Assistant Professor in Contemporary International Issues in the University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Center for the 2014-15 academic year. He joined the International Relations Department at Duquesne University as an Instructor of Arabic in Fall of 2017 and Chatham University’s History & Politics Department in the same semester. Dr. Peterson is an accomplished author and his next book, The U.S. Military in the Print News Media: Service and Sacrifice in Discourse is due out in February 2024 on Anthem Press. lmp174@pitt.edu

Resident Assistant

Hello! My name is Patrick Cloonan and I am a graduate student in Pitt’s School of Education. In June, I will graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies Secondary Education. For the past year, I have taught a wide range of history courses at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12. My teaching practice focuses on argumentation, critical thinking, and the pursuit of social justice goals. Prior to entering Pitt’s MAT program, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Pitt with minors in Political Science and Teacher Education. I even lived in Nordenberg Hall as a freshman! As an undergraduate student I was a varsity athlete on Pitt’s Track and Field team, the President of Pitt’s Historical Honors Society, and a member of Pitt’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee. In my free time, I play guitar, backpack, and bicycle around the city. I am looking forward to a fun summer!
Hello! My name is Buse and I am from Rochester, NY. I am currently an incoming junior at Pitt earning a BPhil in Political Science and a Minor in History. I am also earning my Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Certificate. I am a history fanatic and I particularly love reading late Ottoman or early Turkish history as well as Southeastern European history. I also enjoy biking and traveling during the summertime. I try to visit countries that I have historical interest in, so I frequently travel to Istanbul and have also visited Italy, Albania, Greece, and Montenegro last summer.
Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. My name is Ana, I’m 20 and I use she/her pronouns. I am a rising senior at pitt and have been an RA for two years in a row. I study psychology and English writing as well as Spanish. I love to read and watch movies and shows. I also go on walks often and try to ride bikes whenever I can.
Emily is an Ohio native who has called many places 'home'-- from numerous cities in the Midwest to Japan and soon for a second time, Korea! Her field of study is TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and when she's not teaching or learning other languages, you'll probably find her outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, or just enjoying the wonderful Pittsburgh CitiParks. Ask her about local festivals, thrift stores, hidden gems (especially restaurants and coffee shops), and about how take the plunge and move abroad! EEM109@pitt.edu

Staff

Associate Director of the Global Studies Center and Director of the Governor's School dristas@pitt.edu
Program Manager of the Global Studies Center majab@pitt.edu
Program Assistant mid79@pitt.edu