Administrative Services
The administrative services team provides general oversight, planning and administration support for the Office of International Students & Scholars.
Erik Williams | he.him.his
Director
erikwilliams@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
Schedule an appointment with Erik!
Kayleen McDonald | she.her.hers
Assistant Director
kayleen@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise international non-student UCSB employees with the last names: A - S
Please email me if you would like to schedule an appointment.
I oversee Scholar services and can advise on Employment-based visa advising (H-1B, E-3, and TN); PERM Labor Certification; Adjustment of Status
Nancy Dinh | she.her.hers
Director of Budget & Administration
nancydinh@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I can advise on or assist with: Budget & Finance, Human Resources
Sarah Cortes | she.her.hers
Financial & Operations Manager
scortes@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I can advise on or assist with: Student payroll; Payments and reimbursements; Procurement; Financial administration support
Student Advising Services
The student advising team at OISS serves the F-1 and J-1 student population at UC Santa Barbara. Whether you're here at UCSB to obtain your degree, or you are visiting our campus as a part of an exchange program, we are here to help! We provide immigration support via approval of student requests, drop-in advising, and one-on-one advising appointments. Visit the student advising page for more information on our services, how to submit requests, and how to meet with an advisor.
Cristina Carney | she.her.hers
International Student Programs Coordinator/Lead Student Advisor
cristinacarney@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: J, Y
I am the advisor for all students requesting an OPT STEM Extension.
Schedule an appointment with CeCe!
I can advise on or assist with: F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising; OPT STEM Extension advising
I am a point of contact for: Counseling & Psychological Services; Student Mental Health Coordination Services; College of Letters & Science
Ashley Rifkin | she.her.hers
International Programs Coordinator
ashleyrifkin@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: D
Schedule an appointment with Ashley!
I can advise on or assist with: International programming; cross-campus program collaboration; F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising; President's Work Study
I am a point of contact for: Campus programming directors and coordinators
Felipe Recinos | he.him.el
International Student Advisor
farecinosquant@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
Hablo Español
I advise students with the last names: C, F, G, T, W, X
Schedule an appointment with Felipe!
I can advise on or assist with: F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising; Associated Students; LGBTQ identity Advising; and Multicultural Greek Life
Rosa Lopez Nakashima | she.they
International Student Advisor
rlopeznakashima@ucsb.edu| Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: A, E, H, K, N, O, Q, R, U, V, Z
Schedule an appointment with Rosa!
I can advise on or assist with: front desk inquiries, F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising; on campus dance clubs
Sarah Lin | she.her.hers
International Student Advisor
Sarah.Lin@sa.ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: B, I, L, M, P, S
Schedule an appointment with Sarah!
I can advise on or assist with: front desk inquiries, F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising
Scholar Advising Services
The scholar advising team at OISS serves the J-1 scholar population at UC Santa Barbara. We are here to help! For inquiries and requests, please email j1scholar@sa.ucsb.edu.
Mavel M Marina, PhD
International Advisement Specialist & Instructor
j1scholar@sa.ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
To schedule an appointment, please email j1scholar@sa.ucsb.edu.
I provide J-1 visa status advisement for international scholars.
I am a point of contact for: ED20i Introduction to the U.S. Higher Education System
Danika Gottbrecht | she.her.hers
J-1 Scholar Advisor
j1scholar@sa.ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
To schedule an appointment, please email me.
I an advise on or assist with: J-1 visa status advisement for international scholars.
Cali Sullivan | she.her.hers
Assistant Case Coordinator
calisullivan@umail.ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I staff the front desk and provide administrative assistance to support international education specialists/advisors.
Employment-based Advising Services
The employment based advising services team supports international Gauchos who are currently on or seeking a change of status to any type of employment-based visa. This includes H-1B, E-3 and TN. For all general inquiries, please contact LongTermVisa@sa.ucsb.edu. We're happy to help!
Kayleen McDonald | she.her.hers
Assistant Director
kayleen@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise employment-based international Gauchos with the last names: A - S
Please email me if you would like to schedule an appointment.
I oversee Scholar services and can advise on or assist with: Employment-based visa advising (H-1B, E-3, and TN); PERM Labor Certification; Adjustment of Status
Erik Williams | he.him.his
Director
erikwilliams@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise employment-based international Gauchos with the last names: T - Z
Schedule an appointment with Erik!
I can advise on or assist with: Employment-based visa advising
Events, Marketing & Outreach
OISS provides the UCSB community with events, programs, marketing, communications, and outreach. We often collaborate with campus departments and student groups on events, programs, and multimedia projects. Join us!
Ashley Rifkin | she.her.hers
International Programs Coordinator
oissprograms@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
Schedule an appointment with Ashley!
I am the point contact for OISS programs, events and cross-campus collaborations. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have a question about any international programs or events, or if you're interested in collaborating with OISS!
Nancy Nguyen | she.her.hers
Administrative and Events Assistant
oissprograms@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I staff the front desk, organize programs, and assist in department marketing