Biography Lily (she/her) is a senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, pursuing a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics and an M.S.E. in Robotics. Born and raised in Shanghai, she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, for high school. Outside of ISAB, Lily is a member of Penn Aerial Robotics. In her free…
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…
Biography Mehrnaz is a second-year DScD student at Penn Dental Medicine. At Penn, she is also the Professional Council Chair at GAPSA. In addition to her studies, Mehrnaz serves as a research fellow in the Department of Oral Surgery and Pharmacology, contributing to cutting-edge research in oral cancer. As an international student from Iran, Mehrnaz…
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 Aaron DeBruin is the International Student and Scholar Coordinator (ISSC) at ISSS.
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 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…
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 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…
