Meet the Staff
International Student & Scholar Services (IS)
International Student & Scholar Services provides immigration and cultural support to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars whose affiliation with Georgetown is the basis for their U.S. immigration status. IS also manages institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations and policies.
Each of Georgetown’s academic units elsewhere in Washington, DC has its own IS Advisor(s).
Immigration advising for Main Campus and Medical Center students and scholars is provided by the IS Advisors below. IS Advisors specialize in immigration considerations for particular academic programs; students who need urgent assistance before their IS Advisor is available may schedule with another advisor.
- Appointments are conducted at OGS in the Car Barn (new window) or by Zoom.
- All appointments are in-person unless otherwise indicated.
- Email the advisor to change a scheduled appointment to a Zoom meeting.
- Use your Georgetown email address to reserve an appointment.
- Ensure your computer & calendar are set to Eastern Time (ET).
- Reserve multiple slots if you anticipate meeting for more than 20 minutes.
Regan Bulin
International Student Advisor
– Undergraduates in COL, SFS and NHS
– MS Analytics
– GU-Q
Sarah Bunker
International Student Advisor
– MSB undergraduates
– MBA graduate program
– J-1 students sponsored by non-Georgetown organizations
– STEM extensions (last names A-L)
– Undergraduate SEVIS compliance reporting
Dylan Gaffney
International Student Advisor
– MA degree programs (except SFS)
– McCourt School of Public Policy (MSPP)
– School of Medicine
– Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs
Sandra Layton
Associate Director, International Student & Scholar Services
– J-1 scholars and student interns (Medical Center, Law Center and Main Campus Science Departments)
– J-1 scholars sponsored by non-Georgetown institutions
– H-1B Temporary Workers
– E-3, O-1 and TN Temporary Workers
– Permanent Residency applications
Darius Ngo
Program Manager, International Tax Information
– Tax support services
– ITIN applications
– Office of Global Services statistics
– Advises the Global Living Community (GLC)
Rachel Rubin
Director, International Student & Scholar Services
– PhD
– Biomedical Graduate Education
– MS in Management (MiM)
– MS Mathematics and Statistics
– New program development
Danielle Valles
Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor
– MS degree programs (except MS Analytics, Biomedical Graduate Education, MS Mathematics and Statistics, and MSPP)
– Graduate SFS programs
– STEM extensions (last names M-Z)
– J-1 exchange students
– J-1 scholars and student interns (Main Campus except Science Departments)
Alicia Ward
Senior Advisor, Compliance & Training
– Global Executive MBA (GEMBA)
– MA International Business and Policy (IBP)
– Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety and Leadership (EMCQSL)
– Executive Master’s in Policy Leadership (EMPL)
– Executive Master’s in Leadership in Qatar (EMLQ)
– Executive Master’s in Health Administration (EMHSA)
– SEVIS compliance reporting and data management
– UIS liaison and system maintenance
Ayako Yamada
Administrative Coordinator
– General office administration
– International Orientation logistics
– International admissions support
Global Program Support Services (GPS)
Global Program Support Services provides support to Georgetown departments for graduate and non-credit international programs and overseas properties. GPS also manages the international travel policy and all Georgetown international agreements.
Liz Greenfeld
Senior Assistant Director for Global Program Support Services
– Manages the international agreements process
– Global initiatives for GSAS, MSB and NHS graduate programs, GU-Q and all administrative offices
Vanessa Meyers
Director, Office of Global Services
– Guidance for Georgetown schools and departments wishing to operate overseas
Darius Ngo
Program Manager
– Office of Global Services statistics
– Supports international travel, health and safety processes
– Supports the international agreements process
– Global initiatives for SCS
– International visitor and delegation requests
Mia Pezzanite
Program Manager
– Website and office communications
– Global initiatives for SFS and MSPP graduate programs
– International agreements guidance for OGE
– Villa Le Balze conferences, non-credit and graduate programming
Catey Williams
Assistant Director for International Safety, Security, & Programs
– Guides Georgetown travelers regarding the International Travel Policy
– Global initiatives for Law Center and School of Medicine
Vacant
Administrative Officer
– Administrative support to OGS and OGE
– Front desk operations