Meet the directors
Dr. Alex Neff
Originally from Pennsylvania, Alex has lived in France since 1997. He holds a BA in French from Messiah University, an MA in international relations from The George Washington University, an Masters in history from Robert Schuman University and a PhD in sociology from the University of Strasbourg. After working in international education for 15 years, he founded Accès Study Abroad in 2013. Alex plays several musical instruments including bluegrass fiddle and French diatonic accordion. He is certified in mental health first aid (PSSM).
Andrea Neff
Originally from Maryland, Andrea studied abroad for the first time at the age of 17 in Israël. Since then, she has worked or studied all over the world. She graduated from Messiah University with a degree in family studies and art. She has earned a certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and has taught in France and South Korea. She is certified in mental health first aid (PSSM).