Staff
Christine Cox
Assistant Director for Programs and Strategy
2164 Jenkins Hall
(574) 631-2673
christine.cox@nd.edu
Chris works with the Liu Institute's programs, strategy, and communications. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.
Alexander Hsu
Assistant Teaching Professor of Global Affairs &
Director of Undergraduate Studies
4155 Jenkins Hall
(574) 631-7093
ahsu@nd.edu
Alex Hsu has been studying in or about Asia since college and is passionate about working with students who want to explore Asia and Asian Studies at Notre Dame. Hsu's research focuses on early Buddhist scriptures in medieval China and employs perspectives from manuscript studies, genre theory, and cultural history in order to examine how the use of texts reflects transformations in religious reading practices. His current book project examines why and how medieval Chinese Buddhists used anthologies to "economize" their gigantic scriptural canon.
Jennifer Lechtanski
Graphic Designer
1060 Nanovic Hall
(574) 631-3548
lechtanski.6@nd.edu
Jennifer Lechtanski earned her bachelor's degree in theatre design and technology from Indiana University South Bend. She has worked at the University of Notre Dame in publicity and communications since 2002.
Megan McNichols
Institute Manager for Operations
2150 Jenkins Hall
(574) 631-4409
mmcnich3@nd.edu
Megan McNichols oversees the Institute's financial administration, programing and events. Megan earned her BA in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Dayton and her Master of Science in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.
Elisa Podrasky
Senior Administrative Assistant
2150 Jenkins Hall
(574) 631-3222
epodrask@nd.edu
Elisa has a BBA in Marketing from Saint Mary’s College, an Associate’s degree in Art from Indiana University South Bend and is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach. She has worked at the University of Notre Dame since 1994.