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

Advising Team

Kathleen Finnegan (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Ryan Goos (he/him/his)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Sydney Jenkins (she/her/hers)

Position title: International Student Advisor

Randa Meyer (she/her/hers)

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

Sara Sheibani (she/her/hers)

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

Jay Stokes (he/him/his)

Position title: International Engagement Coordinator

Allison Streckenbach (she/her/hers)

Position title: Transitions Coordinator

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

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

Position title: J-1 Compliance 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.

ISS Student Staff

Emily Herbert (she/her/hers)

Position title: Peer Advising Coordinator

Guangzhi (Oliver) Ding (he/him/his)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Dorcas Donkoh (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Aquila Peeran (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Daining Xing (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Vaishnavi Kale (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Christine Sui (she/her/hers)

Position title: ISS Peer Advisor

Huawei Huang (she/her/hers)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Transitions Intern

Ziyao Zhou (she/her/hers)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: International Reach Intern

Chunxin (Aurora) Hou

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Transitions Intern

George (Georgii) Sukhotin (he/him)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Student Organization & Peer Mentor Intern

Saniya Goyal (she/her)

Credentials: Global Engagement Team Intern

Position title: Multimedia and Video Intern

Parker Wall (he/him)

Credentials: Global Engagement Intern

Position title: Global Badger Experience Grant Intern