International Student Table for Advocacy & Relations ISTAR
The International Student Table for Advocacy & Relations (ISTAR) works closely with ISSS and is a partnership of different student organizations, both undergraduate and graduate, with a mission to advocate and provide a unified voice for all international students at Penn.
ISTAR comprises representatives from the following student organizations:
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International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)
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Assembly of International Students (AIS)
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Undergraduate Assembly (UA)
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Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) International Student Affairs
ISTAR is coordinated by ISSS. For any questions about ISTAR, please contact:
Dr. Rudie Altamirano, Executive Director of ISSS
ISTAR 2024-2025 Members
Andrés Mondragón is the Graduate Chair of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB).
Manya Gupta is the Undergraduate Chair of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB).
Bona Lee Sungay is the Graduate Vice Chair of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB).
Yamin Phyu Phyu is the Undergraduate Vice Chair of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB).
Bruno Basner is the President of the Assembly of International Students (AIS).
Katie Yoo is the Executive Vice President of the Assembly of International Students (AIS).
Andrew Lu is the Student Representative for the Undergraduate Assembly (UA).
Meruyert Bizhanova is the Director of International Student Affairs for the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA).
Mayowa Fageyinbo is the Executive Vice President of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA).
