Blythe attended Lewis & Clark, where she majored in biology and studied abroad in Kenya. This experience inspired her to change her intended career path from wildlife biology to international education. She earned a Master’s degree in International Education from the University of Colorado and has worked in study abroad at Naropa University in Boulder and, most recently, at Portland State University. She has traveled to over 50 countries and is passionate about travel in general, and study abroad in particular. She greatly enjoys working with students and faculty to plan their overseas experiences.