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…
Biography Novia is a sophomore at the Wharton School, interested in concentrating in real estate and BEPP. She is a Tanzanian from the region/town of Morogoro. Novia is passionate about embracing her culture and realizing the value that comes through effective intercultural discourse. Novia wants to help create spaces that reinforce cultural pride and nurture…
Biography Lily (she/her) is a junior in the School of Engineering, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (BSE) and Robotics (MSE). She was born and raised in Shanghai, China, before moving to Charlottesville, Virginia for high school. At Penn, her main commitment outside of ISAB is serving as a member of the mechanical-fuselage sub-team…
Contact Biography Niamh is an ISSS Advisor, assisting with the International Students and Scholars within Penn Global. Prior to coming to Penn, Niamh worked in Belfast, Northern Ireland as a Consular Immigration Associate for Vialto Partners. Niamh received her BA in History from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with two minors in Government and Political Affairs…
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 Han is an International Student and Scholar Coordinator for the International Student and Scholar Services(ISSS). He started his life in the United States as a transfer student from South Korea and was naturally drawn to the field of international education. He previously worked at ESL schools in New York City where he assisted…
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…
