Meet the Staff
The Office of Global Services (OGS) has moved! Our new office is located on the first floor of the Car Barn in Suite 140. OGS staff members will continue to telework.
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. Please schedule your appointment with any available advisor.
- Appointments are conducted by Zoom.
- 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.
Dylan Gaffney
Senior International Student Advisor
– McCourt School of Public Policy (MSPP)
– Biomedical Graduate Education master’s programs
– Undergraduates in COL, SFS, MSB, NHS and GU-Q
– School of Medicine
– Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs
– STEM OPT Extensions (Family name A-O)
– SEVIS compliance reporting and data management
Email: Dylan.Gaffney@georgetown.edu
Sandra Layton
Associate Director, International Scholar Services
– J-1 scholars and student interns (Medical Center, Law Center and Main Campus)
– J-1 scholars sponsored by non-Georgetown institutions
– H-1B Temporary Workers
– E-3, O-1 and TN Temporary Workers
– Permanent Residency applications
– STEM OPT Extensions (Family name P-Z)
Email: Sandra.Layton@georgetown.edu
Appointments are reserved for scholars and STEM OPT Extensions (Family name P-Z).
Darius Ngo
International Student Advisor
– PhD
– SFS graduate programs
– Full-time MBA
– MS in Management (MiM)
Email: Darius.Ngo@georgetown.edu
Anna Saavedra
International Student Advisor
– MA degree programs (except SFS)
– MS degree programs (except Biomedical Graduate Education, MS Management, MS Data Science for Public Policy, and SFS)
– J-1 degree students sponsored by Georgetown
– J-1 exchange students
– J-1 students sponsored by non-Georgetown institutions
Email: Anna.Saavedra@georgetown.edu
Alicia Ward
Associate Director, International Student Services
– 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
– New program development
Email: Alicia.Ward@georgetown.edu
Ayako Yamada
Administrative Coordinator
– General office administration
– International Orientation logistics
– International admissions support
Email: Ayako.Yamada@georgetown.edu
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
Associate Director of Global Program Support Services
– Manages the international agreements process
– Global initiatives for GSAS, SCS, and MSB programs, GU-Q and all administrative offices
Maria Elena Hernandez
Administrative Officer
– Administrative support for OGS
– Front desk operations
Vanessa Meyers
Director, Office of Global Services
– Guidance for Georgetown schools and departments wishing to operate overseas
Mia Pezzanite
Program Manager
– Website and office communications
– Global initiatives for SFS and MSPP graduate programs
– International agreements guidance for OGE
– Advises the Global Living Community (GLC)
– 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, NHS, and School of Medicine