ISSC staff directory

Hometown: New Delhi, India and Valparaiso, Indiana
Year joined the ISSC: 2015
Language(s) spoken: English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
Professional background: I have been in the international education field for over 30 years, including my days as an international student!
Education background: Bachelor's and master's degrees from Valparaiso University in Indiana.
Fun fact: I love to travel and meet new people!

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Year joined the ISSC: 2021
Language(s) spoken: English and some Mandarin, German, Russian
Professional background: International Education, including working in Shanghai, China
Education background: Georgia State University: Bachelors - Arizona State University: Masters
Fun fact: I’ve been to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (not as much radiation as you would think!)

Hometown: Perry, Iowa
Year joined the ISSC: 2022
Language(s) spoken: English, fluent French, basic German, and basic Spanish
Professional background: I have been teaching and supporting international students for over 20 years working in a multitude of educational and professional industries.
Education background: B.A. in French, minor in Linguistics from University of Arizona, M.A. in French from University of Iowa and M.A. in English from Université de Poitiers, France.
Fun fact: I have bilingual children with dual citizenship, am passionate about languages and international food, and love science fiction.

Hometown: China
Year joined the ISSC: 2017
Language(s) spoken: English, Chinese, learning Spanish
Professional background: I have worked in ISSC in different positions since 2017 and I absolutely love and enjoy my time working with international students/scholars.
Education background: Master in Music Education; Master in Percussion Performance; DMA student in Percussion Performance at ASU.
Fun fact: Feed me hotpot I'll forget any unpleasant things.

Hometown: Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Metairie, LA and Memphis, TN.
Year joined the ISSC: 2022
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish, and some Arabic.
Professional background: I have worked in the Education area since 2015. I started teaching in an illiteracy program in Honduras. During college, I worked for a non-profit organization in Memphis teaching an after school program in Spanish and as a mentor in different schools around the city. Before joining ISSC, I worked for the International Office at the University of Memphis for almost 4 years assisting international students and providing translation services in Spanish and English.
Education background: B.A in Political Sciences and International Studies from the University of Memphis.
Fun fact: I enjoy meeting people from around the world and learning about different cultures. In the future, I would like to join the U.S Foreign Service.

Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Year joined the ISSC: 2021
Language(s) spoken: English and a little Spanish
Professional background: I worked as a student worker at my university's Global Education Office. After graduating I spent a year teaching English at a junior high school in Osaka, Japan and the following year I taught English at a high school in Smolyan, Bulgaria.
Education background: Bachelor's of Science in Anthropology from Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: I was born in Yokohama, Japan.

Hometown: Waterford, CT, USA
Year joined the ISSC:2021
Language(s) spoken: English, Bahasa Indonesian
Professional background: I have been a photojournalist and international photographer, organic farmer and farm manager in Athens, Ohio as well as a Garden Educator and school garden coordinator in Oregon. I have also worked, attended school and or conducted research for about 3 months a year in Indonesia for 7 years leading up to COVID.
Education background: B.A. in Photojournalism from Ohio University and a M.A. in International Studies with a Focus in Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia.
Fun fact: I love almost all outdoor sports and I spend my free time doing them; swimming, sailing, biking, climbing, skiing, hiking, surfing, trail running and more!

Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana
Year joined the ISSC: 2021
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Professional background: After graduating from Indiana University, I worked seasonal travel jobs including guiding activities on a luxury dude ranch and leading trips all over the national parks and Central America. I have a lot of experience as a camp counselor with various programs and thrive on fostering love for the outdoors.
Education background: Indiana University Bloomington
Fun fact: I am an Eagle Scout, have attended back-to-back Olympics, love reading, and play disc golf any opportunity I get.

Hometown: Velmede, Germany
Year joined the ISSC: 2014
Language(s) spoken: English and German
Professional background: I have been supporting international students since January 2014. Prior to joining the ISSC, I worked in the International Office at Scottsdale Community College.
Education background: Bachelor of Arts in global studies from Arizona State University.
Fun fact: Love to spend time with family, travel and learn about new cultures.

Hometown: Iraq
Year joined the ISSC: 2018
Language(s) spoken: Arabic and English
Professional background: I have been supporting international students as a DSO since March 2011. I started at Winona State University, Minnesota. Also, in 2016 I was the NAFSA Region IV Regulatory Ombudsperson (aka RegBud), whose role it is to resolve problems with applications filed at the USCIS Nebraska or the California Service Center.
Education background: BS Law degree from Jami'at Al-Yarmouk and Master of Science in Education in professional leadership from Winona State University.
Fun fact: I like running and working out.

Hometown: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Year joined the ISSC: 2019
Language(s) spoken: English and Afrikaans
Professional background: Worked for ASU for four years, first in Accounts Payable. I have always worked in the accounting field for as long as I remember, with a purchasing and inventory background.
Education background: Got my education from Witwatersrand Technical College.
Fun fact: Love reading, puzzles and crafts.

Hometown: Tempe, Arizona
Year joined the ISSC:2021
Language(s) spoken: English, some French
Professional background: Before joining the ISSC, I worked on projects with UN Habitat, presented at COP 26, and interned with the State Department, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and Phoenix Sister Cities. I work to support globally minded people in all different ways!
Education background:B.A. in Global Studies with a minor in French from ASU. M.Sc in International Management with an emphasis in Climate Action and Responsible Management from Franklin University Switzerland
Fun fact: I have been kicked off three different horses

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Year joined the ISSC: 2007
Language(s) spoken: Mandarin, Taiwanese and English
Professional background: I have been supporting international students and scholars for over 10 years. I was an international student and am an ASU alumnus.
Education background: I obtained three master’s degrees, all from ASU — communication studies, linguistics and education (ESL).
Fun fact: I enjoy spending time with family and seeing kids becoming multilingual and multicultural oriented.

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Year joined the ISSC: 2012
Language(s) spoken: English, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish
Professional background: I have been working with scholars at ASU’s ISSC since January of 2012.
Education background: BA in Multilingual/Multicultural Elementary Education from ASU
Fun fact: I have 3 cats and 2 small children, so I clearly hate sleep.

Hometown: Kyoto, Japan
Year joined the ISSC: 2014
Language(s) spoken: Japanese and English
Professional background: Helping international students for more than seven years at ASU as an international student advisor as well as a student worker while I was a student years ago. Before the current position, I taught music.
Education background: Master’s degree in music from ASU
Fun fact: Avid hiker — on Sunday, you can usually find me somewhere in South Mountain Park.

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Year joined the ISSC: 2017
Language(s) spoken: English and some German
Professional background: I have worked in international education for a long time: 10 years at ASU at ISSC and Global Launch. Before that I worked at a small university in Washington state. I have also worked as a travel program coordinator and library assistant in a law firm.
Education background: BA from University of Arizona and lots of random classes.
Fun fact: I love being outdoors, traveling, hiking, swimming in cold lakes with my kids, etc. My goal is to visit all of Arizona’s state parks, and I am about a third of the way to that goal. I also love reading, listening to opera and going to performances, and goofing around with my family.

Hometown: Tempe, Arizona.
Year joined the ISSC: 2022
Language(s) spoken: English, studying Japanese.
Professional background: I have worked at ASU since 2016, first for the ASU Emeritus College and now ISSC. Before that, I worked for a South Korean shipping line.
Education background: BA in East Asian Studies from ASU and MLIS from U of A.
Fun fact: I love to learn new recipes and cooking techniques from different cuisines. I can spend hours watching Youtube recipe videos!

Hometown: Clinton, Maryland
Year joined the ISSC: 2015
Language(s) spoken: English and Mandarin Chinese
Professional background: I have been supporting students for over 10 years. Prior to coming to ASU, I worked for the Graduate School at Valparaiso University where I worked in international admissions and academic services.
Education background: Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho and master's degree from Valparaiso University.
Fun fact: I like spicy food.

Hometown: Nevada
Year joined the ISSC: 2017
Professional background: I have enjoyed supporting and working with international students and scholars since 2012.
Fun fact: I love dachshunds.

Hometown: Toronto, Canada and West Palm Beach, Florida
Year joined the ISSC: 2016
Professional background: Since completing a master’s degree in international education and teaching abroad in American Samoa for three years, I have enjoyed supporting the academic, transitional and integration journey of all ASU international students.
Education background: BFA from New York University, MA from Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Fun fact: I love extreme sports like bungee jumping and skydiving!

Hometown: Fairhaven, Minnesota
Year joined the ISSC: 2010
Language(s) spoken: English, basic Indonesian, basic Swedish and basic Spanish.
Professional background: I have worked at international students and scholars offices since 2009, and have been at Arizona State University, St. Cloud State University, and Johns Hopkins University during that time, primarily leading F-1 regulatory support and technology solutions.
Education background: BA from North Park University, Chicago, Illinois.
Fun fact: I enjoy working on my family tree, learning languages, playing trivia and singing karaoke.

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Year joined the ISSC: 2014
Language(s) spoken: English, Urdu, Punjab and can understand Hindi
Professional background: I have worked with ISSC for the past seven years. In my current role as an international student advisor, I love to support and provide service to students who are attending ASU from another country.
Education background: Bachelor’s degree.
Fun fact: I love watching action-packed movies and eating spicy BBQ.

Hometown: Malaysia
Year joined the ISSC: 2017
Language(s) spoken: Malay, Indonesian, Kadazandusun and English
Profession background: I have been supporting international students since January 2008 starting as a student worker. I moved to ASU in September 2017 from Emporia State University. I previously worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for seven years at mental health and rehabilitation centers both in Malaysia and the U.S.
Education background: I have earned a Bachelor of Education in guidance and counseling from Indonesia, a Master of Science in mental health counseling from Emporia State University, and a Master of Education in learning design and technologies from Arizona State University.
Fun fact: I enjoy watching comedy movies, gardening, playing guitar and eating spicy food.

Hometown: California, Texas, Mississippi, South Carolina, New Jersey and Maryland — I'm a gypsy!
Year joined the ISSC: 2015
Language(s) spoken: English and Toddlereze
Professional background: I have been supporting international students in various capacities over the last 20+ years. Prior to my work at the ISSC, I worked at the University of Delaware and the University of Southern California.
Fun fact: I ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Year joined the ISSC: 2019
Language(s) spoken: English, basic Spanish and learning Korean
Professional background: Prior to coming to ASU, I worked in disaster relief for a nonprofit company in Puerto Rico and Indonesia. I also worked as a student recruiter and travel organizer for a boarding school in Alaska. Before that, I was an elementary and middle school English teacher in Gokseong and Damyang, South Korea.
Education background: Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies at ASU, and currently working on my Master’s in Sustainable Tourism at ASU.
Fun fact: I love to travel, try new foods and take photos along the way. My goal is to visit every country in the world! When I am not traveling, I like to listen to music, sew, and binge K-dramas.

Hometown: New Delhi, India.
Year joined the ISSC: 2022
Language(s) spoken: Hindi, English, Punjabi, Marathi.
Professional background: I have been in the Event Management and Data Analyst field before joining ISSC. I also have vast experience working with nonprofits.
Education background: Masters in Sociology ( University of Arkansas), Masters in Russian Language, /history and Culture (University of Delhi, India).
Fun fact: I love reading, traveling, meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am also an exponent of Bharatnatyam and love teaching and training kids in this beautiful classical dance form from India.

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Year joined the ISSC: 2019
Education background: My current programs at ASU are Geographic Information Science (BS), Urban Planning (BSP), Music Performance, Orchestral Percussion (BMUS), and Social Science Research Methods (certificate)

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Year joined the ISSC:2021
Language(s) spoken: English
Professional background: Here at ASU, I am certified in Global Leadership Academy, occasionally working as a peer leader. Before coming to ASU, I studied fashion in Florence, Italy, and interned at a social media and public relations firm in London, England.
Education background: I received my bachelor's degree from Kent State University in Ohio. I am now working on my master's in higher and post-secondary education here at Arizona State University.
Fun fact: I have been skiing for 20 years and my goal is to ski every resort on the West Coast by the time I'm 30. I have also visited more than 15 countries in my lifetime, and I can't wait to start traveling again.