As the Assistant Director of Global Partnerships and Support, Kevin Paquette provides support to BU faculty, staff, and students conducting educational, research, service, or other academic activities abroad. He also serves in key positions of strategic planning and project management, working with colleagues across Global Programs and the University.

Prior to joining Global Programs, Kevin served as the Program Director of International Programs and Partnerships at Tufts University. In that capacity, he was responsible for supporting the development and implementation of various international programs that included ELL programs, short-term abroad and faculty-led programs, and customized inbound summer and winter programs. Kevin has devoted his professional career to international programs and has extensive experience working with NGOs and international consultancy firms.

Kevin received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Fairfield University and an International Master of Arts in Russian Studies from the European University at St. Petersburg, Russia. Kevin is currently a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and has been a member of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) and Diversity Abroad. He loves to travel and has visited more than 25 countries for both work and pleasure. His favorite city in the world is Kanazawa, Japan.