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Annie Leister
United States: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware
International: France, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico annie.leister@terradotta.com
Prior to joining Terra Dotta in 2022, Annie worked in higher education and for nonprofits focused on international partnerships and exchange. Born and raised in central Pennsylvania, she has also lived and worked in Virginia, New Jersey, and Guatemala (as well as being lucky to enjoy the incredibly formative experiences of semesters abroad and living with host families in Spain and Chile). With a background in language education and study, and a lifelong passion for trying new foods, Annie loves approaching global engagement through the avenues of language and culinary learning.

Sonya Brauchle
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wisconsin
sonya.brauchle@terradotta.com
Sonya first studied abroad in Madrid, Spain during her junior year of college, then spent a year in Guilin, China teaching English. She returned to the U.S. excited to work somewhere (anywhere!) in the field of international education and began her career as a credential evaluator. After six years in credential evaluation, then university partnership management, she pivoted to international admissions and recruitment at a small liberal arts college in New York, where she stayed for four years, traveling the world for recruitment, co-managing a two-person admissions office, overseeing international pathway and dual degree programs, and working closely with the international student services and study abroad offices on campus. Now at Terra Dotta as a Customer Success Manager, she works with partner universities throughout their user journey, to ensure they have what they need to achieve their goals and support their students across the worlds of study abroad, ISSS, and travel risk.

Gil Grantlin
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee
gil.grantlin@terradotta.com

Gil is a seasoned Customer Success Management professional with extensive experience in sales, technical troubleshooting, and client success. With a demonstrated history of boosting revenue growth, resolving complex technical issues, and fostering strong customer relationships, Gil excels at bridging the gap between technical expertise and customer satisfaction. Passionate about delivering tailored solutions, Gil is dedicated to ensuring clients achieve their goals while maximizing value from products and services. Known for a results-driven approach and exceptional communication skills, Gil is a trusted partner for both customers and internal teams.

Growing up near the Terra Dotta Headquarters in Durham, NC, Jordan went on to study Journalism at NC State University with a passion for research and design. Jordan studied abroad in Peru in 2006, launching his interest in the international education space.

After graduating in 2008, Jordan went on to work for health focused non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. He eventually found his way back to North Carolina, working in various sales and marketing roles over the last decade prior to Joining TD. Jordan continues to pursue art education and design work in his spare time, publishing his first children's book in 2020.

Jordan brings his diverse background and strong skillset to Terra Dotta as a Customer Success Manager. November of 2024 will mark three years at the company for him and he hopes to continue working and thriving with the IE community.

Robert Sessions
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
robert.sessions@terradotta.com

When Robert first joined the "LSU in Italy" Faculty-Led Study Abroad program years ago, he had no idea that a single summer abroad would spark a lifelong passion for travel and international education. Transformed by the “travel bug,” Robert’s journey led him to pursue a work abroad program and embark on a round-the-world adventure. He transformed his passion into a career at STA Travel, helping countless students experience the world. Today, as a Customer Success Manager at Terra Dotta, Robert remains dedicated to global engagement, collaborating with institutions across the Southeast to support their international education initiatives.

Nazzy Tousi
Connecticut, Indiana,  Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio
nazzy.tousi@terradotta.com

Nazzy is a seasoned Customer Success Manager at Terra Dotta, bringing nearly 3 years of expertise in SaaS solutions and over a decade of experience in client-facing roles in the tech industry. With a passion for fostering strong client relationships, Nazzy excels at resolving complex challenges and delivering solutions that allow clients to rest easy, knowing their needs are in capable hands.
An avid traveler and self-proclaimed foodie, Nazzy loves immersing herself in new cultures, cuisines, and perspectives. As an immigrant with a soft spot for F-1 and H-1 visa holders, Nazzy is passionate about supporting international students who are navigating the same paths she once did. Whether she's tackling a client challenge or trying a dish she can’t pronounce, Nazzy is all about making life a little better—one solution (or bite) at a time.

Shun Yanagishita
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming.
International: Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore. 
shun.yanagishita@terradotta.com

Shun is based in Eugene, Oregon and considers herself a "third culture kid," having spent her life between the US and Japan. Her life experiences and passion sparked her career in international education 20 years ago. She spent 10 years in a study abroad office at a public university, followed by another 10 years in university relations with study abroad organizations. Prior to joining Terra Dotta, she had a brief stint with an EdTech organization in the K-12 space as a senior customer success manager. Shun joined Terra Dotta as a Customer Success Manager in September 2023 and enjoys working with institutional partners on their Terra Dotta journey and experiences. 

Ann Jannik
D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
International: Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore. 
ann.jannik@terradotta.com

Ann is a dedicated Customer Success Manager with over a decade of experience cultivating strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service. With a background in education and a former college soccer player, she excels in teamwork and collaboration. Ann utilizes her skills to empower others and propel her clients toward success. Her unwavering commitment to creating positive experiences is at the heart of everything she does.