Chicago Bridges Staff Members
(pictured on either side of Chinese student, William Tao)
Emily Cernoia is a Cleveland native, Miami University graduate and worked overseas for two years in Skopje, Macedonia. She loves to practice her Eastern European accent.
Mark Covel is hails from Michigan and has an M.Div. from Moody. In his free time Mark loves to birdwatch.
Mindy McClanahan recently moved to Chicago from Indiana. She also spent two years abroad in Skopje, Macedonia and loves to travel internationally. 
Chicago Bridges International staff members have lived and worked overseas. Staff members have experienced culture shock in adjusting to a foreign culture-from language and traditions to food and traffic. Since they have lived overseas, they understand the unique challenges facing international students and enjoy serving the diverse city of Chicago!