Meet Our Staff

International Programs (IP) has been an integral part of Seattle Colleges for more than 30 years. We offer a wide variety of services including outreach, admissions, academic and immigration advising, activities, and housing. IP also offers customized short-term programming, professional development grants for faculty, and study abroad opportunities for all Seattle Colleges students.

Leadership Team

Leslie Aest - Co-Executive Director / Director, Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach
Sancha Elevado Harrison - Associate Director, Global Engagement
Hisham Othman - Co-Executive Director / Director, Fiscal Services
Deleasha Vincent - Co-Executive Director / Director, Student Services / PDSO

Student Services

The Student Services team offers support to international students throughout their time at Seattle Colleges. Our Front Desk Managers provide assistance and information to students and visitors on a wide range of topics related to the international student experience. Our Advisors offer a full range of immigration and academic advising to our currently enrolled international students.

Mike Braak - Front Desk Manager, North Seattle College
Shunsuke Kanazawa - Associate Director, Student Services
Caitlin Karwand - Advisor
Jack Lloyd - Advisor
Francis Mbagi - Advisor
Rachel Seah - Front Desk Manager, Seattle Central College
Andrea Wilmot - Front Desk Manager, South Seattle College
Em Wright - Advisor

Global Engagement

The Global Engagement team manages new student orientation, hosts and maintains activities and events for current students, and provides leadership for Study Abroad and customized group programs.

Olivia DeVille - Program Manager, Global Engagement and Housing

Fiscal Services

The Fiscal Services team processes payments and tuition deposits, and handles all other financial matters related to International Programs.

Ryoko Grepo - Fiscal Analyst
Robert Kvalheim - Fiscal Analyst

Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach

The Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach team helps prospective students and partners learn about the programs offered at Seattle Colleges, and assists them in their goal of applying for admission.

Karla Danson - Admissions Specialist
Christina DiPinto - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach
Mizue Eckman - Manager, Marketing & Outreach
Johan François - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach
Evan Franulovich - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach
Gina Nakamura - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach
Jonathan Thompson - Lead Admissions Specialist
Allen Vu - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach