Global Pathways Staff
Dr. Beth Smith
Dr. Beth Smith is the director of Boston-based Pathway Programs at Northeastern University. In her role, she oversees advising and programming of both NU Immerse and Global Pathways. She works closely with faculty and staff to ensure connectivity between program curriculum, advising, and co-curricular activities. Beth completed her master’s degree in international law and diplomacy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and she received her doctoral degree in international higher education administration from Northeastern University. Her research focused on the transition of Chinese students to American higher education through an extended summer bridge program. Beth also teaches in the Global Studies and International Affairs program within the College of Professional Studies and has led sections of NU Immerse discussion groups.
Jessica Dilliner
Jessica Dilliner is an Academic Advisor for the Global Pathways program at Northeastern University. She is passionate about helping students realize their potential, and contributing to both their personal and academic evolution. In so doing, students are better prepared to take on the challenges the Global Pathways program entails, as well as those they’ll experience in their graduate degrees. Jessica earned her master’s degree in nonprofit management and has an extensive background in higher education, having held various roles at Northeastern over the last two decades.