Stanford in New York Faculty and Staff

About the Director

Rosina Miller

Rosina S. Miller (she/her/hers) is the founding director of Stanford in New York. Working for more than 30 years in experiential education, Rosina previously served on the faculty and then as executive director of The Philadelphia Center, an off-campus study program founded by the Great Lakes Colleges Association and one of the nation's earliest programs dedicated to academic internships and learning in an urban environment. Rosina is also a co-founder of a successful charter school in Philadelphia that features a Spanish language immersion program and a commitment to global citizenship. For 9 years, Rosina served in various leadership positions on the school’s Board of Trustees, including president.

Rosina holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in Folklore and Folklife and has researched, presented, and published on urban social change efforts. She is passionate about cities, urban cultural expression, experiential learning, and helping students integrate their personal, professional, and academic development.

Read an exclusive interview with Rosina S. Miller

Mika Bouvard

Mika Bouvard (she/her/hers) manages the internship program as well as alumni relations. Mika has broad experience in the financial services industry from her work at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan to working in France for a venture capital firm. She has extensive experience in education through leadership positions at NYC Independent Schools and as a board member of Stanford Women’s Network in New York. She holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from M.I.T. Sloan School of Management. 

Kevin Martinez

Kevin Martinez (he/they) manages all finance and operations administration. Kevin has worked in partnership with Stanford through his work with The Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation and, most recently as Financial Manager for the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU). In his eight years as a non-profit manager, Kevin has gained a deep understanding of how to partner with students to develop programs that meet their experiential learning needs. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University and is an alum of the Bing Overseas Studies Programs in Santiago and Stanford in New York.

Brenna McCulloch

Brenna McCulloch (she/they) manages administration and outreach for the program, including admissions, recruitment, and marketing engagement. With a background in arts education, program management, and event curation, Brenna is passionate about facilitating meaningful and empowering learning experiences for students. She holds a B.A. in Theater & Performance Studies and English from Stanford University, and is an alum of the Bing Overseas Study Program Stanford in New York.

Jayda Alvarez

Jayda Alvarez (she/her) serves as a residential assistant, administrator, and programming coordinator for Stanford in New York. Jayda’s background as an instructor for youth and adults in theater, improvisation, and generalized academics has primed her to lead students in their personal, intellectual, and artistic journeys in NYC. She holds a B.A. in English and Theater & Performance Studies from Stanford University, and is an alum of the Bing Overseas Study Program Stanford in New York.

Faculty in Residence

Each quarter, one Stanford professor serves as Faculty in Residence in each of the BOSP program locations. These faculty teach classes in their own disciplines, developing courses that incorporate unique features of the local culture and environment or that provide comparative perspectives on a particular topic. View a list of current and future faculty.

Lecturers