Veronica Vasquez (she/her)
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 (she/her)
Assistant Director, International Student Supports
The Assistant Director, International Student Supports works with her team to address issues and questions related to immigration matters and transition 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.
Romona Mangal (she/her) (On-leave)
International Education Administrator
The International Education Administrator provides front-line support to all international students including booking appointments, directing you to resources, and more! They also support the overall operational needs of the International Education Centre.
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Mindy Cha (she/her)
International Students Immigration Advisor
The International Students 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.
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Ntenda Kalenga (she/her)
Assistant Coordinator - Operations
The Assistant Coordinator - Operations supports the overall operational needs of the International Education Centre.
Megan Stevenson (she/her)
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 (she/her)
International Students Transition Coach
The International Students Transition Coach works with students to address issues and questions related to transition matters. They support all international students by helping them build strong skills, set clear goals, and support their overall transition to UTM through the Transition Coaching Program.
Andrew Sedmihradsky (he/him)
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.
Karolina Kujszczyk (she/her)
International Experience Special Projects Coordinator
The International Experience Special Projects 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 (she/her)
Student Development Coordinator, International Programs
The SDC, International Programs creates programs for international students to engage in skill development and community building. From ISMP to Canada eh, we provide a space for students to connect and grow through various programs intended to help them transition in, through, and out of university.
Gilbert Lin (he/him)
Assistant Director, Intercultural and Global Initiatives
The Assistant Director provides strategic support to the IEC’s programs focused on international students’ sense of belonging at UTM, building intercultural awareness among all students, and creating opportunities for students to internationalize their experience.
Rebeca Mahadeo (she/her)
Supervisor, Intercultural Fluency and International Student Development.
The to Supervisor, Intercultural Fluency and International Student Development, creates spaces for discussion, learning, and celebration of the intercultural nature of our campus as well as oversees a team dedicated to improving the internatonal student experience. From pop-up events to trainings and workshops, we provide a space for skill development and growth.
Lucille Yi (she/her)
Employment Strategist, International
The Employment Strategist, International 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 (he/him)
Research and Assessment Analyst
The Research and Assessment Analyst utilizes research and assessment practices to support student learning by measuring learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the programs, services, and resources within the International Education Centre and fellow Student Experience departments.
