Team Members

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 colleges 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. Katelyn Brown-Gomez , Assistant Director

Katelyn Brown-Gomez joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management in April 2023. Katelyn received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Katelyn worked at the UNC Study Abroad Office for 6 years before joining the Wolfpack in 2022. Katelyn also became a parent in 2022 and has spent much of her personal time helping her favorite new person feel safe, learn new skills, and understand this new big world. When Katelyn has time, she enjoys exploring new watercolor techniques, digging in her garden, and hiking in the woods.

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Ms. Jocelyn Holt, Program Coordinator (GA)

Jocelyn Holt joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management in August 2022. She graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology, and studied abroad in Ireland, Belize, and London/Germany/Prague during her time there. Following graduation, she worked at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. After returning to North Carolina, she worked as a Clinical Support Technician at UNC Children’s Hospital. Jocelyn is currently in the Master of International Studies program at NC State. She is originally from Wilmington, NC, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her
dogs, traveling, reading, and a good coffee shop.

Ms. Emily Mercer, Program Coordinator (GA)

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.

Ms. Olivia Slack, Program Coordinator (Graduate Intern)

Olivia Slack joined the Global Programs team in the Poole College of Management in August 2023. Olivia graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Environmental Sustainability and with minors in English and creative writing. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad for a semester in Italy. Following graduation, Olivia spent a year working at Meredith’s Office of International Programs, helping to both send students abroad and welcome incoming international students. Olivia is currently in the Master of International Studies program at NC State. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing fiction, spending time with her cats, and experiencing new places and cultures.