At the center of the Kellogg Institute’s programs and research projects are its faculty.
Kellogg invites select scholars from other institutions to enter into long-term collaboration.
The next generation of scholars are an integral part of the Institute's intellectual life.
These faculty members help govern internal policy at the Kellogg Institute.
Outstanding scholars from around the world energize our intellectual community.
The Institute seeks high-level counsel from leaders in policy, business, and scholarship.
Exceptional students develop their scholarly abilitites through the Kellogg International Scholars Program.
Our dedicated staff facilitate the many programs and initiatives of the Institute.
A map of the involvement of Kellogg Institute people and programs in countries around the world.
KELLOGG COMMONS
The Commons is flexible space in the Hesburgh Center for our Kellogg community to study and gather in an informal setting. Open M-F, 8am to midnight. To reserve meeting rooms or for more info: 574.631.3434.
María Elena Bessignano provides administrative support to Institute directors.
Prior to joining the Keough School, Bessignano worked for several years as a Program Coordinator for the Inter-University Program for Latino Research and as an Administrative Assistant for the Institute for Latino Studies at Notre Dame. Before coming to Notre Dame, Bessignano worked for seven years as an accounting assistant for Costa Cruise Lines in Mexico City.
Bessignano earned a BS in organizational management from Bethel College. A native of Mexico, she is fluent in Spanish. She also volunteers for the Program Excellence Committee Board at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend.