MEET THE STAFF

International Leadership Team

Samantha McCabe (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Services Director

Colleen Hutchinson (she/her/hers)

Position title: Associate Director for Advising Services

Melissa Murray Baltus (she/her/hers)

Position title: Assistant Director for Global Engagement

Barbara Kluesner (she/her/hers)

Position title: Assistant Director of Compliance

Rebecca Eckart (she/her/hers)

Position title: Assistant Director for Operations

Advising Team

Sydney Jenkins (she/her/hers)

Position title: Senior International Student Advisor

Randa Meyer (she/her/hers)

Position title: Senior International Student Advisor

Kathleen Finnegan (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Ryan Goos (he/him/his)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Moldir Oskenbay (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Alexander Schirk (he/him/his)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Stacy Woodward (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Advising

We advise F and J international students, alumni, and their dependents on their journey to, through, and beyond UW–Madison. We do this by remaining relevant on immigration policy, compliance, education, and advocacy. We aim to, in partnership with campus stakeholders,  empower students to successfully achieve their educational and personal goals.

 

If you’re looking for your advisor, you can find your ISS advisor through our chart.

Global Engagement Team

Kacha Fischer (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Engagement Coordinator

Jaya Larsen (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Division Communications Specialist

Allison Streckenbach (she/her/hers)

Position title: Transitions Coordinator

Saniya Goyal (she/her)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Multimedia and Video Intern

Chunxin (Aurora) Hou

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Transitions Intern

Eimaan Khan (she/her/hers)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: International Reach Intern

Brandon Mugganga (he/him/his)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Global Badger Experience Grant Assistant

George (Georgii) Sukhotin (he/him)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Student Organization & Peer Mentor Intern

Global Engagement

We seek to intentionally and holistically support international students, campus, and the Madison community through coordinating events and programs that foster a sense of belonging, promote advocacy, and enhance global engagement.

Compliance Team

Eric Delgado (he/him/his)

Position title: SEVIS Data Management Specialist

David Burnett (he/him/his)

Position title: SEVIS Specialist

Jacquie Bormett (she/her/hers)

Position title: SEVIS Specialist

Andrew Dooley (he/him/his)

Position title: SEVIS Specialist

Yirui Fu

Position title: SEVIS Specialist

Allyson (Ally) Opps (she/her/hers)

Position title: J-1 Compliance Specialist

Ben Raiklin (he/him/his)

Position title: SEVIS Specialist

Compliance

We ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations and university policy by maintaining data integrity, providing technical expertise in Terra Dotta, and supporting logistical functions for daily operations.

Operations Team

Emily Herbert (she/her/hers)

Position title: Peer Advising Coordinator

Dorcas Donkoh (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Mina House (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Vaishnavi Kale (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Akshith Mothkuri (he/him/his)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Aquila Peeran (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Sharon Phelan (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Christine Sui (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Qiaoqiao Wang

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Neeraj Wedhane

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Operations

We are dedicated to managing the operations of the International Services suite, ensuring the delivery of quality and inclusive services and space for our international community’s utilization.