Staff
The International Education Centre provides a range of programs and services tailored to support and enhance the experience of our global students. Meet the team committed to your experience!
Veronica Vasquez
Director

The IEC Director supports all students in their transition to Canada, their international experiences abroad and their global learning on campus. Contact the Director for feedback, new initiatives, overall support and more.
Cristina Puha
Manager, International Student Advising

The International Student Immigration Advisor works with students to address issues and questions related to immigration matters. Students looking for advice concerning their study permits, work permits, permanent residency and other immigration matters can receive support at no additional cost from a Certified Immigration Consultant.
Megan Stevenson
International Student Advisor

The International Student Advisor works with students to address issues and questions related to transition matters. Students looking for advice concerning their University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), Social Insurance Number (SIN), adjusting to life in Canada and other transition matters can contact the International Student Advisor for more information or questions.
Sherice Robertson
International Student Success Coach

The International Student Advisor works with students to address issues and questions related to transition matters. Students looking for advice concerning their University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), Social Insurance Number (SIN), adjusting to life in Canada and other transition matters can contact the International Student Advisor for more information or questions.
Andrew Sedmihradsky
Global Mobility Coordinator

The Global Mobility Coordinator provides support to UTM students interested in an international study experience and visiting exchange students coming to UTM from around the world. Contact us to get support on your exchange application, transfer credits, what to expect out of your international experience and more.
Marlo Young-Sponga
Global Mobility Coordinator

The Global Mobility Coordinator provides support to UTM students interested in UTM Abroad. Contact us to get support on your application, what to expect out of your international experience and more.
Zarina Mamadbekova
Student Development Coordinator, International Programs

Gilbert Lin
Student Development Coordinator, Intercultural Programs

The SDC, Intercultural Programs creates spaces for discussion, learning and celebration of the intercultural nature of our campus. From pop-up events to trainings and workshops, we provide a space for skill development and growth.
Rebeca Mahadeo (On-leave)
Student Development Coordinator, Intercultural Programs

The SDC, Intercultural Programs creates spaces for discussion, learning and celebration of the intercultural nature of our campus. From pop-up events to trainings and workshops, we provide a space for skill development and growth.
Lucille Yi
Employment Strategist

The Employment Strategist offers career support tailored to international students, the strategist works with both the International Education Centre and UTM Career Centre to provide employment strategizing and career counselling. Click here to learn more.
Jonathan Davis
Student Experience Research and Assessment Coordinator

The Student Experience Research and Assessment Coordinator, utilizes research and assessment practices to support student learning by measuring learning outcomes and effectiveness of the programs, services and resources within the International Education Centre and fellow Student Experience departments.