Dr. Peter Hatlie
Vice President, Dean and Director
of the Rome Campus
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-556
E-Mail: phatlie@udallas.edu
Director of the Rome Campus, Dr. Peter Hatlie, was born and raised in Minnesota. He
holds a B.A. in Classics from St. Olaf College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval and
Byzantine History from Fordham University. He came to UD Rome in 1999 after holding
positions in the U.S., Bulgaria, Turkey and the Netherlands. He was the acting Academic
Director of the Rome Program in 2003, the Academic Director of the Rome Program from
Fall 2005 to Spring 2008, and is now the Dean and Director of the Rome Campus. Dr.
Hatlie also teaches History and Ancient Greek.
Dr. Elizabeth Robinson
Assistant Dean for Academics of the Rome Campus
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-588
E-Mail: erobinson@udallas.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Robinson graduated from Bowdoin College in 2003 with a B.A. in Physics
with a minor in Classical Archaeology. She then went on to complete the year-long
Post-Baccalaureate program in Classics at the University of Chapel Hill. She also
received both her her M.A. and Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from UNC Chapel Hill.
She came to UD Rome after holding positions at Binghamton University, the Duke University
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome, and the American University
in Rome. She has also taught at John Cabot University in Rome and the American Academy
in Rome Summer Program for Archaeology. Dr. Robinson began teaching Art and Architecture
at the Rome Program in Fall 2015, and became Assistant Dean for Academics at the program
in 2017.
Mrs. Rebecca Davies
Director of the Rome & Summer Programs Office in Irving
Office: Augustine Hall 118
Phone: 972-721-4147
Fax: 972-721-5283
E-Mail: bdavies@udallas.edu
Mrs. Rebecca Davies, Director of the Rome Office in Irving, was born and raised in
Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Rochester, an M.Ed.
from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and has worked as a teacher and
administrator in Rochester, Buffalo and Dallas. She lived on the University of Dallas
Rome campus from 1994 - 1996 while her husband, Dr. David Davies, served on the Rome
faculty. She has worked in the Rome Office in Irving since 1997, serving as Director
since 2001. She also teaches piano privately.
Mr. Fabio Cinalli
Rome Facility Manager
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-595
E-Mail: f.cinalli@udrome.it
A native of Marino, Italy, Mr. Fabio Cinalli began his work at UD as a grounds-keeper
and maintenance worker when the campus opened. Since 2004 he has served as the Facility
Manager of the Rome Campus. His primary responsibilities include the upkeep, safety
and maintenance of the campus grounds, facilities and vineyard. Fabio also services
UD Rome's vehicles, answers emergency calls and acts as liaison between the Dean &
Director of the Rome Campus and local vendors and laborers.
Silvia De Simone
Rome Business Office Manager
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-551
Fax: 011-39-06-9354-6079
E-Mail: s.desimone@udrome.it
UD Rome's Business Office Manager, Mrs. Silvia De Simone, graduated from the University
of Naples in 1986, with a specialization in Foreign Languages, notably English and
French. Mother of two children, her previous work experience involved administrative,
translating and marketing activities. She has also worked for an American pharmaceutical
company, the American Consulate General in Naples and the American Embassy in Rome.
In July 2008, after dedicating some years to her family, she started to work for the
University of Dallas.
Mr. Ben Gibbs
Director of Student Affairs
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-558
Fax: 011-39-06-9354-6079
E-Mail: bgibbs@udallas.edu
Ben attended the UD Rome semester in Fall of 2012 and graduated from the University
of Dallas with a BA in History, concentration in International Studies and Masters
in Business Administration from the Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business. Ben
worked in UD's Office of Advancement for several years as an Advancement Officer and
Associate Director of Corporate Relations & Partnerships before moving to the Eugene
Constantin Rome Campus.
Mrs. Annie Gibbs
Director of Special Programs on Rome Campus
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-553
Fax: 011-39-06-9354-6079
E-Mail: agibbs@udallas.edu
Annie graduated from UD in 2015 with a BA in economics and finance and a concentration
in French language, after which she worked as an accountant at an automotive consulting
company for 3 years. She attended the Rome semester during the Fall of 2012 and is
excited to be back on the Rome campus.
Mrs. Penny Koutsogeorgas
Special Projects Assistant of the Rome & Summer Programs Office in Irving
Office: Augustine Hall 118
Phone: 972-721-5206
Fax: 972-721-5283
E-Mail: penny@udallas.edu
Mrs. Penny Koutsogeorgas was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is of Greek descent.
She holds a B.S. in Advertising with a minor in Marketing from the University of Texas
at Austin. She has worked at the University of Dallas since 1999 as an Administrative
Assistant in the Math Department, and also joined the staff of the Rome Office in
2008. She assists with coordinating the Sophomore Rome Program as well as the Adult
and High School programs that are offered through the University.
Ms. Jennifer Massicci
Assistant Director of the Rome & Summer Programs Office in Irving
Office: Augustine Hall 118
Phone: 972-721-5206; 972-721-5181
Fax: 972-721-5283
E-Mail: udrome@udallas.edu; udsummer@udallas.edu
Ms. Jennifer Massicci was born and raised in Rowlett, TX, a small town outside of
Dallas. She graduated from the University of Dallas in 2007 with a B.A. in History
and concentration in International Studies. In the fall of 2004 she attended the University
of Dallas Rome program for her semester abroad. From 2003 - 2007 she worked in the
Rome & Summer Programs Office in Irving as a student worker and in 2008 was hired
as the Rome Coordinator. She became the Assistant Director of the office in the spring
of 2015. Ms. Massicci coordinates the Sophomore Rome Program and Summer Programs that
are offered through the university.
Alessandra Morello
Rome Office Secretary
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-550
E-Mail: a.morello@udrome.it
The Office Secretary on the UD Rome Campus is Ms. Alessandra Morello, an Italian by
birth, who is fluent in English and enjoys learning languages. She graduated from
the S.S.M.L. Gregorio VII in 2007 and has a degree in English and Spanish Languages
and International Communication. Her previous work experience involved some occasional
jobs and one year at the Fiumicino airport where she served as a ground hostess. When
she's not working, Alessandra likes reading and spending time with friends.
