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.

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.

Deleasha Vincent - Director, Student Services
Shunsuke Kanazawa - Associate Director, Student Services
Mike Braak - Front Desk Manager, North Seattle College
Caitlin Karwand - Advisor
Jack Lloyd - Advisor & Program Specialist, Entry Services
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.

Sancha Elevado Harrison - Associate Director, Global Engagement
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.

Hisham Othman - Director, Fiscal Services
Ryoko Grepo - Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Services
Robert Kvalheim - Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Services

Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach

The Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach teams help prospective students and partners learn about the programs offered at Seattle Colleges, and assist them in their goal of applying for admission. Admissions evaluates and processes applications, and issues the documentation needed to apply for a student visa.

Leslie Aest - Director, Marketing & Outreach; Interim Director, Admissions
Karla Danson - Admissions Specialist
Christina DiPinto - Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach
Mizue Eckman - Marketing Manager
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