Biography Bilquees is an LL.M. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, she completed her B.A. and LL.B. at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and worked as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Before coming to Penn, she practiced as an Associate…
Biography Chloe is a freshman in the School of Nursing. She was born in China and grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At Penn, she is a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and involved in the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, The Daily Pennsylvanian, West Philadelphia Sanctuary, and Student Nurses at Penn. As an ISAB member, Chloe hopes…
Biography Ellen is currently a sophomore at Penn, studying Biochemistry and Medical Sociology. Moving to the US from Iloilo City, Philippines, she began navigating the crests and troughs of international student life. Her Penn journey commenced with ISSS’s Penn Global Mosaic, a pre-orientation program where she built strong intercultural friendships, developed leadership, and got a…
Biography Gevorg is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania studying Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) and Real Estate. He grew up in Armenia, and has experienced firsthand the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from his home country to studying abroad in the United States. At Penn, Gevorg is active in both academic and extracurricular…
Biography Hassan is a first-year Master’s student at Penn GSE in the Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies program. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, he also grew up in New Zealand for seven years during his childhood. He completed his B.A. in Communication and Media Studies and Film at Allegheny College and worked in marketing in Pittsburgh…
Biography Lindsey is a current first-year student at the University of Pennsylvania, planning to major in Economics and PPE with a minor in Urban Education. She grew up in Lima, Peru, where she developed a passion for leadership and educational equity from a young age. Having led social-impact initiatives across Peru and Latin America, Lindsey…
Contact Biography Brionna is an International Student and Scholar Advisor for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). She previously served as an international Student and Scholar Advisor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is excited to continue her work here at Penn. Originally from Ohio, she earned her B.A. in Global Studies with…
Contact Biography Marilena brings over two decades of expertise in primary education and international student advising, drawing from a rich and diverse professional background that spans multiple countries and educational systems. Originally from Greece, Marilena holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a degree in Nurse Anesthesia, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and personal growth.…
Contact Biography Dr. Mara Flamm, Ed.D has had a remarkable career spanning more than two decades in international education, marked by deep dedication, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. From 2007 to 2024, Mara served as the Director of International Programs at The University of the Arts (UArts), where she played a…
Biography Ha Pham is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Cognitive and Computer Science, and a first-year Master’s student in Data Science. She was born in Ishikawa, Japan and grew up in Hanoi, Vietnam. She joins ISAB to help create more sustainable changes for her international student community here, and contributes…