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Poole College of Management 
Poole College of Management
Global Programs

Team Members

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Mr. Robert Sandruck, Director

Mr. Sandruck joined the Poole College of Management at NC State University in December 2010 as the first full-time Director of Global Programs. In this role, Rob has created a portfolio of international programs allowing students to pursue management education within a global context. In this role, he works with students to help them develop a broader worldview and an understanding of how this impacts their careers. Prior to joining the Poole College of Management, Rob worked at Duke University where he served as the Director of the Executive MBA Programs. Rob has worked at a variety of college and universities in student service, academic affairs, and international education. He has a Master of Education from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Economics from Towson University. He is married to Dr. Audrey Jaeger, a professor at NC State. He is also a proud father of two girls who both study French and share his passion for cooking and traveling the world.

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Ms. Ellen Frost, Associate Director

Ellen Frost joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management as a Graduate Assistant in August 2014. After completing her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from NC State in May 2016, she transitioned into the full time role of Associate Director. Ellen’s primary responsibilities include advising Poole students interested in semester or year-long programs and managing the summer study abroad programs offered through Poole. In addition, Ellen serves as the advisor for Global Corps, the student organization that serves as an extension of the office. Originally from Michigan, Ellen received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Ellen and her husband live in downtown Raleigh and enjoy taking advantage of the area from bowling leagues to Durham Bulls baseball games, from tasty restaurants to beautiful parks.

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Ms. Rachael Mathis, Graduate Assistant

Rachael Mathis joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management in August 2021. Rachael received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Minor of Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and Sydney, Australia. Following graduation, she taught English as a second language in Barcelona, Spain. After returning to the United States, Rachael worked for Duke University as an Assistant International Student and Scholars Advisor. Rachael is currently in the Master of Higher Education Administration program at NC State. Originally from Western NC, Rachael is an avid hiker, traveler, loves any kind of exercise, meeting new people and trying new recipes.

Ms. Emily Mercer, Graduate Assistant

Emily Mercer joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management in August of 2022. Emily received a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. She studied abroad in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa where she completed her student teaching requirements. Following graduation, she taught fourth and fifth grades in Georgia and North Carolina, while also coaching a women’s high school soccer program. Emily is currently in the Master of Higher Education Administration program at NC State. In her free time, Emily enjoys playing board games, kicking around a soccer ball, watching athletic events, and strives to travel to new places.