Directors and Staff
Dr. Ron Rombs
Dean and Director
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-553
E-Mail: rrombs@d809.com
Dr. Ronnie J. Rombs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Dallas. A native of Texas, his doctoral work was in Patristics at Fordham University in New York City. His research and theological interests range from Augustine and the theological development of the Early Church to the twentieth century and the thought of Joseph Ratzinger in particular.
Ms. Jennifer Massicci
Director of the Rome & Summer Programs Office in Irving
Office: Rome Office Suite, Braniff Basement
Phone: 972-721-5206; 972-721-5181
E-Mail: udrome@d809.com; udsummer@d809.com
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 and the director in the summer of 2024. Ms. Massicci coordinates the Sophomore Rome Program and Summer Programs that are offered through the university.
Mrs. Benedetta Barbieri
Assistant Director of Programming
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-559
E-Mail: b.barbieri@udrome.it
Ms. Benedetta Barbieri is the latest addition to the Office of Finance team as an Office Secretary. She holds a BA in Languages and Cultural Mediation (2015) from the Roma Tre University and a MA degree in Interpreting and Translation (2018) from the UNINT University in Rome. She studied English, French and Chinese but she would like to know many other languages. Her first experience in an international organization was in 2018 where she worked as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. Benedetta is fond of music and theatre and she enjoys taking part in shows, especially musicals, to raise money for charity.
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.
Mrs. Silvia Di Lazzaro
Business Office Secretary
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-554
E-Mail: sdilazzaro@d809.com
Silvia was born in Milan and then moved to join the rest of her family to the Castelli Romani area at an early age. She grew up in the countryside, revealing her love for nature and the simple things in life. She has a natural aptitude for traveling and for learning about other cultures. She enjoys studying languages and has worked abroad. These things have brought her into a long-standing relationship with the Rome Campus. Silvia first collaborated with the UD Rome program by taking care of the beautiful vineyard. Now, she has moved “indoors” and joined the Business Office team! This gives her a new opportunity to get to know the Campus in a more complete way.
Mrs. Alessandra Morello
Assistant Director of Operations
Office: Eugene Constantin Rome Campus
Phone: 011-39-06-45768-550
E-Mail: a.morello@udrome.it
Mrs. Alessandra Morello has served as the Office Secretary on the UD Rome campus since June 2009. An Italian by birth, Alessandra is fluent in English and enjoys learning languages. Alessandra received a B.A. in English and Spanish Languages and International Communication from the S.S.M.L. Gregorio VII in 2007. Her previous work experience included various administrative roles and one year at Fiumicino airport. Alessandra is the mother of two boys, and when she is not working she loves reading and spending time with her family.