Administrative Services

The administrative services team provides general oversight, planning and administration support for the Office of International Students & Scholars.

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Simran

Simran Singh | she.her.hers

Director of the Office of International Student & Scholars
singh-s@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!

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Erik

Erik Williams | he.him.his

Assistant Director
erikwilliams@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!

I advise students with the last names: I, J

I advise employment-based international Gauchos with the last names: T - Z
Schedule an appointment with Erik!

I oversee OISS Student Services and can assist with elevated student cases as well as; Student Conduct; UCSBGlobal; H-1B advising

I am a point of contact for: Office of Student Conduct; Department of Athletics; Graduate Student Association; Career Services; Summer Sessions

Kayleen

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

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Nancy

Nancy Dinh | she.her.hers

Director of Budget & Administration (On temporary leave)
nancydinh@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!

I can advise on or assist with: Budget & Finance, Human Resources

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Sarah

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

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Kerry

Kerry Trimble | she.her.hers

Systems Analyst
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I can advise on or assist with: OISS systems access and 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.

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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: P, Q, R, 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

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Ashley Rifkin | she.her.hers

International Programs Coordinator
ashleyrifkin@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: A, B, D, M
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

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Trevor

Trevor Brandt | he.him.his

International Student Advisor
trevorbrandt@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!
I advise students with the last names: N, O, T, U, V, W, X, Z
Schedule an appointment with Trevor!

I can advise on or assist with: F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising

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Felipe Recinos | he.him.el

International Student Advisor
farecinosquant@ucsb.eduVisit my bio!

Hablo Español 

I advise students with the last names: C, G, L

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

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Madi

Madison Motomazie | she.her.hers

International Student Advising Assistant Coordinator

mmotomazie@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!

I advise students with the last names: E, F, H, K, S

Schedule an appointment with Madison!

I can advise on or assist with: F-1 student advising; J-1 student advising

I am a point of contact for: EAP Reciprocity, Capital Internship (UCDC & UCCS), marketing and communications

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

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Mavel

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 

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Danika

Danika Gottbrecht | she.her.hers 

J-1 Scholar Advisor
danika@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.

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!

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Kayleen

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

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Erik

Erik Williams | he.him.his

Assistant 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!

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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!

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Madi

Madison Motomazie | she.her.hers

 

International Student Advising Assistant Coordinator

mmotomazie@ucsb.edu | Visit my bio!

Schedule an appointment with Madison!

I am the OISS point contact for Marketing + Communications. This includes our website, the OISS newsletter, news and updates, social media, event marketing, and multimedia.  Reach out to me if you have any questions about our marketing, or would like help co-promoting a program or event. 

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MaryMunoz

Mary Munoz | 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

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Nancy_Nguyen

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