People of ABE

People of ABE

This page celebrates the people who make ABE possible. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to our teachers help create a challenging, rewarding, and globally connected learning experience for secondary students around the world.

Arielle Chaves

Arielle Chaves (center) joined the ABE Rhode Island program in January 2024 after transferring from a research lab at the University of Rhode Island…

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James Otero

James K. Otero, a Puerto Rican native, has been a dedicated contributor to the ABE program in Puerto Rico since its inception on the island 16 years…

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Felipe Maccori

Felipe Maccori is a final-year Biology undergraduate student currently supporting the ABE Brazil program. He has stood out not only for his…

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Rossella Lupo

Rossella Lupo has been the coordinator of the Bari Distribution Center in the Apulia region since 2019. The distribution center’s reach extends to…

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Syafie Zolkiple

Syafie has been the technical officer with the ABE Singapore team since 2019 and is one of the unsung heroes supporting the operations of the DNA…

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Sue Sissling

This month, we want to express our deep appreciation for Dr. Sue Sissling, who has been the site director for ABE United Kingdom since 2017 and will…

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Drew Spacht

Dr. Drew Spacht has been an unstoppable force in propelling the ABE Central Ohio program at Columbus State Community College toward remarkable growth…

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Göksu Tuncer

Göksu Tuncer is a kit manager with the ABE Türkiye team. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in molecular biology and genetics from Middle…

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