Contact Biography Traci Martin is the International Scholar Specialist at the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) in the University of Pennsylvania. Her responsibilities include reviewing and approving the requests to process the J-1 scholar applications for the University of Pennsylvania, Monell Chemical Senses Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania…
Contact Biography Adeola Oyeyemi serves as an International Student and Scholar Advisor for the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) department. She previously worked as a Global Program Assistant, providing administrative and programmatic support to the Executive Director and ISSS Team. Now as an Advisor, she provides guidance on immigration regulations and policies to departments,…
Contact Biography Shyrmaine Sin is a native of Trinidad and Tobago. Coming from Drexel University, she joined the University of Pennsylvania, English Language Programs in the year 1997. In the year 1998, Shyrmaine was appointed the first International Scholar Specialist in the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). Shyrmaine has over 26+ years of experience…
Contact Biography Edith (Xukun) Zhang is an International Student and Scholar Advisor at the University of Pennsylvania. Her journey at Penn began with her M.S.Ed. degree from the Penn GSE Intercultural Communication program, and she has been engaged with international students since 2019, when she worked for Baylor University’s International Admissions Office and Baylor ISSS…
Contact Biography As an International Student and Scholar Coordinator, Irene advises the University of Pennsylvania community on issues pertaining to federal immigration and employment regulations. She previously worked as an International Scholar Advisor at Wayne State University and North Carolina State University and as a paralegal at an immigration law firm. Most recently she was employed…
Contact Biography Daniel Deck is an International Student and Scholar Advisor for International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Prior to joining the ISSS Team, Daniel worked as an Immigration Paralegal as well as an Immigration Services Coordinator. He has a Bachelor of Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and extensive experience with international students. Originally from…
Contact Biography Amanda Phipps is the SEVIS Systems Coordinator and Data Analyst for the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) department. She previously worked as an International Student and Scholar Advisor at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Georgia. Amanda will utilize the immigration and institutional knowledge gained in her previous roles…
Contact Biography Chiwei is the Associate Director for Faculty and Scholar Support at ISSS. As part of the ISSS leadership team, Chiwei’s main role is to provide Penn’s international faculty members, scholars and hiring departments with services on immigrant matters and strategic plans based on federal immigration regulations and Penn’s policy. Chiwei handles a wide…
Contact Biography Jeremy Spohr is the Associate Director for Client Services at ISSS. As part of the ISSS leadership team, his main role is to provide front line case management, proactive problem solving, and managerial support to International Students, Scholars and Penn departments. Jeremy advises F-1 and J-1 students, J-1 scholars, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN…
Contact Biography Donna Steinfeldt is the Senior Associate Director for Advising Services at ISSS. Her primary role is supervising a team of ISSS Advisors. She also advises F-1 and J-1 students, J-1 scholars, H-1B, O-1, E-3 and TN employees on immigration related areas as well as cultural and personal issues. In addition, she consults with…
