Meet the Study Abroad Team
Stacey Neve
Study Abroad Program Manager
Stacey Neve is the Study Abroad Program Manager for the Office of International Programs. She oversees incoming and outgoing study abroad programs. Stacey is the advisor for incoming exchange students and helps support MSU students throughout the study abroad process.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Stacey earned her BA in Political Science from Tulane University. In addition to studying abroad in Italy during undergrad, she spent several years teaching in Spain, Peru, Honduras, and Tunisia. All of those experiences had a profound impact on her life, and she is enthusiastic about facilitating international experiences for others.
Stacey is currently working on a Master of Public Administration at MSU. When she gets a break from work and school, she is an avid reader, hiker, and baker.
Contact: (406) 994-4122 or stacey.neve@montana.edu
Elena Marburger
Study Abroad Coordinator
Elena Marburger is the Study Abroad Coordinator for the Office of International Programs. She helps support MSU students through all stages of the study abroad process.
Originally from Kalispell, Montana, Elena earned her BS in Environmental Science from Montana State University. During her time at MSU she studied abroad in Nottingham, England, which encouraged her to get her MS in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. During her 3.5 years in Scotland, Elena traveled to Ireland, Spain, Mexico, and the Netherlands, as well as traveling extensively across the United Kingdom with her friends.
On her time off, Elena likes to spend time with her friends and family, reading and, like any true Montanan, spends as much time as possible outdoors. Elena is passionate about study abroad and knows firsthand the impact it can have, and she is excited to help other students have similar experiences.
Contact: (406) 994-7044 or elena.marburger@montana.edu
Victoria Brady
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Manager
Victoria Brady is the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Manager for the Office of International Programs at Montana State University.
Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Victoria earned her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science and History. Her passion for international experiences and cross-cultural exchange has been shaped by both her own travels and her work supporting global education programs. Victoria is committed to creating meaningful study abroad opportunities that inspire and connect students to the wider world.
When she’s not working, Victoria loves spending time outdoors—hiking, fishing, and relaxing with her dog, Edison.
Contact: victoria.brady@montana.edu
Luciana
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Coordinator
Luciana is originally from Brazil and has a background in Mechanical Engineering, but her passion for people and meaningful connections led her to international education. As a university student, she spent the 2014–2015 academic year at MSU as an exchange student, a transformative experience that sparked her commitment to helping others study abroad. She returned to MSU in 2023 in a professional role and, by May 2025, joined the Office of International Programs as the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Coordinator. Luciana is especially passionate about making global experiences more accessible, believing they promote personal and professional growth far beyond the classroom.