OUR TEAM
Mags Dillon (he/him) joined the PiA team as Executive Director in 2013 following three years as a PiA Fellow at the Lao Rugby Federation in Vientiane, Laos. At PiA, Mags is responsible for the execution of PiA’s mission and strategic plan; ensuring the success of PiA’s programs; developing and strengthening institutional relationships within the United States and overseas; overseeing the success of advancement activities; finance, administration, and operations; human resources; and supporting the Board of Trustees to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
As Operations Manager and Technical Advisor at Lao Rugby, Mags coached youth rugby, managed national teams, helped to launch a sport-for-development project in rural communities in northeastern Laos, and oversaw the operations of the Federation. He also served on the Asia Rugby Football Union (now Asia Rugby) Council and its Executive Committee. Prior to PiA, Mags conducted research in Germany through a fellowship with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), taught English and American culture on a teaching fellowship through the Fulbright Commission in Austria, and worked in marketing at a small business in Michigan.
Mags graduated from Princeton University with a degree in German and is pursuing an M.B.A. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Princeton-in-Beijing and on the Princeton Rugby Endowment Board of Governors, which he chaired from 2015-2020. Mags loves Michigan, birdwatching, and playing ice hockey.
After completing undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University at Buffalo, Molly (she/her) began her career teaching English in Hong Kong. She then pursued a Ph.D. in History at Rutgers University, and spent several years teaching Global, European, and Asian history before moving into the field of international exchange. She is particularly interested in how we understand (and fail to understand) one another across ever-shifting ideas of cultural likeness and alterity, and how we might build stronger, more equitable present-day relationships by being attentive to the historical legacies of imperialism and inequality. Molly is enthusiastic about the transformative potential of immersive global learning and is passionate about extending such experiences to a more diverse audience. In addition to overseeing program infrastructure at PiA, Molly manages fellowships in East and Southeast Asia. She enjoys baking and hiking, and has two cats.
Jevelson graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a bachelor's in Geosciences and a minor in Studio Art. Inspired by the unwavering support of his 4-year college scholarship program, Cooperman College Scholars, and his positive experience studying Japanese during his undergraduate studies, Jevelson was motivated to pursue work combining language and higher education support. Unable to study abroad in Japan due to COVID-19, he saw a second chance to pursue his passions through a PiA fellowship with the Ashinaga Foundation in Tokyo, Japan.
At Ashinaga, Jevelson initiated and co-led the reconstruction of the English language program, placing an emphasis on global citizenship and community. Jevelson taught English courses, co-directed large community events, and mentored scholars while voicing the importance of diversity and inclusion. Jevelson also co-directed an international immersion training program in New York and later in the Philippines.
After completing his two-year PiA fellowship, Jevelson joined Princeton in Asia as the Program Coordinator in September 2024. He is passionate about expanding PiA's impact across diverse geographies and fields and is dedicated to supporting the success of PiA Fellows throughout their immersive experiences.
Jevelson enjoys learning languages, playing volleyball, and reading in his free time.
Anna (she/her) completed a BA in Global Studies: Global Security at UW-Milwaukee, during which she lived abroad in South Korea and Thailand. A return home eventually to Eau Claire, WI followed, where she worked for Logisitc Health, Inc. Recently she completed her MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy while living in Berlin, Germany . . . during the pandemic. Before joining the PiA Team, Anna worked at Mediation and Restorative Services (MARS) in Blaine, MN, where she gained knowledge on how nonprofits operate and experience working with community partners, volunteers, communications, and alternative dispute resolution. Anna has always been interested in how identity and culture are intertwined due to her journey of self-discovery as an international, transracial adoptee from South Korea into the Midwest. She believes that culture and the strength of individuals will bring about greater peace. Anna is passionate about fostering understanding by sharing culture, especially food! Anna is a self-proclaimed geek and a nerd. (She says, "Yes, there is a difference.") She likes to dive deep into books, movies, TV, playing games, and pretty much any other subject matter.
Robin (she/her) completed her bachelor’s degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University. She hoped to live abroad after graduation, which led her to pursue a PiA fellowship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. During her two years in Almaty, she spent her weekdays teaching at KIMEP University and her weekends exploring Kazakhstan’s mountains. Upon completion of her fellowship, Robin was thrilled to join the PiA staff as a Program Director, managing PiA programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, and Nepal. In 2020, she transitioned onto the Advancement team, where she worked on development, communications, and Alumni relations as PiA’s Advancement Officer. In 2022, she returned to the Program Team and was promoted to Senior Program Director, where she manages programs in Thailand, Laos, and Japan.
Dominic Prisco (he/him) joined Princeton in Asia in September 2024. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Albright College, he has held roles in various functions including executive leadership, operations, finance, business development, and marketing. He is extremely passionate about organizational culture, leadership development, and finding innovative solutions to any problem.
More recently, Dominic has found a calling in working with non-profit organizations focused on creating positive impact to better serve marginalized communities and those less fortunate. In his personal time, Dominic enjoys being active, hiking with his dog, running, and playing competitive cornhole.
Catherine Sheskey is our "resident volunteer" and started with PiA in November 2023. Her interest in all-things international begin with her listening to the neon 33.3 LPs her father brought back from Japan. Fast forwarding, she graduated from UW-Madison with a BS in Education and later an MS in Counseling. After working 30ish years in higher education, mostly in immigration and administration (while also doing a 22 year military reservist career), she retired. She soon realized she missed international education, and PiA is thrilled to have her back in the field, bringing her wealth of experience to the team.
Suela Thomas (she/her) joined Princeton in Asia as Director of Advancement in 2023. In this role, she leads efforts in fundraising and alumni engagement, channeling her passion for philanthropy and community building. Her prior development experience includes work with Stevens Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, Columbia University Press, and the University of Arizona. She also served as Director of Marketing at the International Studies Association. Originally from Albania, Suela came to the United states to attend the University of Arizona, where she earned a BA in Journalism and a Master of Public Administration. She is currently pursuing an MBA at Stevens Institute of Technology with a focus on sustainability management. Suela is dedicated to advancing PiA’s vision to promote cross-cultural exchange and understanding. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring new places.
