Brown Travel
About
Goals and Mission
The goals and mission of the Office of Global Travel Operations, Risk & Resilience are:
- Prioritize and support traveler safety
- Mitigate financial risk
- Comply with applicable regulations (including federal, state, and international)
- Promote environmental sustainability
- Foster prudent use of University resources
We achieve our goals and mission by:
- Encouraging and facilitating healthy, safe, and more sustainable University-related travel for the Brown community
- Serving as the 24/7 first responder for all Brown travelers experiencing travel-related emergencies
- Providing guidance and training for pre-departure preparation (health, safety, security, and logistics) and domestic and international travel operations (booking, travel expense management, and compliance)
- Assisting departments with conducting safety and security site assessments for the development of new global programs
- Upholding the principles of and encouraging compliance with Brown’s travel policy
Staff / Contact
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Christine Sprovieri
Senior Director, Office of Global Travel Operations, Risk & Resilience -
Abigail Schott
Manager, Global Travel Safety and Operations
Related Information
As you prepare for Brown-related travel, learn how to register your travel plans and familiarize yourself with health and safety information, protocols for international travel, and other essential details.
Brown has a comprehensive travel policy that provides guidelines for engaging in Brown-related travel. When making travel arrangements, it's important to understand the policy and other procedures for travel.
View frequently asked questions regarding travel operations/expense reimbursements and the international travel insurance and assistance program.