Contact Biography Melinda Massaro Ingersoll serves as an International Student and Scholar Services Advisor for the International Student and Scholars (ISSS) department. With extensive experience in international education, she specializes in program development, cross-cultural communication, immigration advising, and global learning initiatives. Melinda holds a Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration from the State University…
Contact Biography Born and raised in China, Jeanne’s passion for working with international students and scholars started when she was a freshman in college. She has over a decade of experience in international student and scholar services in higher education. In her various roles in the Office of International Students and Scholars at Lehigh University…
Contact Biography Aaron DeBruin is the International Student and Scholar Coordinator (ISSC) at ISSS. Before joining ISSS as the temporary Resource Coordinator in February 2008, Aaron had moved to Philadelphia from Baltimore in Fall 2007. His background work experience includes administrative and technical services in the film and video industry, including video editing, office administration, and bicycle…
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 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 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 Madison Mikhail is an International Student and Scholar Advisor for International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Prior to joining ISSS, Madison was the Visa Coordinator for Penn’s Department of Chemistry for over six years. As Visa Coordinator, she served as the department liaison between Chemistry and ISSS to obtain the necessary immigration documentation…
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 Kelly Ma leads the strategic development and execution of year-round integration programs, including orientations, workshops, and cultural activities designed to enhance the experience of international students, scholars and university administrators. Kelly manages all aspects of program logistics, from venue selection and staffing coordination to event registration and participant involvement, ensuring a smooth and…
Contact Biography Michael is an accomplished professional with a rich and varied background, currently serving as the Marketing and Outreach Manager for International Student and Scholar Services. In this pivotal role, Michael is responsible for orchestrating comprehensive event marketing strategies, spearheading multimedia development initiatives, overseeing social media engagement, and managing the brand identity for the…
