Caroline Marino earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Business Management. During her undergraduate studies, she spent more than three years working at Duquesne’s Global English Institute, where she supported international students as a tutor and served as a teaching assistant in foundational speaking/writing courses. Caroline also gained teaching experience through Duquesne’s Spanish program by designing and delivering Spanish language and culture lessons for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. In 2024, Caroline studied abroad in Granada, Spain, where she completed coursework toward her Spanish minor and further developed her language proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills. Through her studies and immersive cultural experiences, Caroline developed a passion for language learning, intercultural education, and supporting multilingual learners as they develop confidence in their academic, professional, and personal communication skills.