ISC Staff Profiles
The ISC staff offers a rich diversity of backgrounds and skills.Collectively, we originate from 20 countries, speak 25 languages, and have lived, studied or worked in more than 90 countries. Each of us shares an enthusiastic dedication to providing friendly and efficient service. We look forward to helping you.
Cynthia Araiza, Prospective Student Advisor
Cynthia assists in advising students prior to and throughout the application process in addition to managing data pertaining to the students' records. Read more about Cynthia >>
Robert Carolin, Assistant Director
Robert is the Assistant Director for Education Abroad. Each year many SDSU students choose to study abroad. Robert and his team assist them in finding the right opportunities for studying abroad. Read more about Robert >>
Sarah Clinton, Programs Coordinator
Sarah is the Programs Coordinator. She helps in organizing and coordinating events like the International Coffee Hour every Friday, The International Peace Village, Movie Screenings and other programs and activities. Read more about Sarah >>
Lynn Eddy-Zambrano, Exchange and Education Abroad Advisor
Lynn helps prospective Exchange students with their applications to SDSU. She is the contact person for Exchange Coordinators and Exchange students applying to SDSU. Lynn is also an education abroad advisor helping students who want to study aboard in selecting the right program. Read more about Lynn >>
Adrienne Fusek, Education Abroad Advisor
Adrienne is an education abroad advisor. She helps SDSU students who want to study abroad in selecting the right program. Read more about Adrienne >>
Esmeralda Griego, Admissions Assistant
Esmeralda is the Data Manager. She is the contact person for prospective international students who have applied to SDSU, and would like to know of their application status. Read more about Esmeralda >>
Noah Hansen, Assistant Director
Noah is the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Communications. Along with Heather and Cynthia, Noah is a part of the Admissions Staff. He also manages the IT division. Read more about Noah >>
Hilary Hartley, Education Abroad Administrative Assistant
Hilary greets visitors at the Education Abroad Office and maintains the Reception and Front desk. She helps students and staff with forms, policies, appointments, paperwork, inquiries and procedures. Read more about Hilary >>
Jane Kalionzes, Associate Director
Jane is the Associate Director of the ISC and has been with the ISC since 1987. She specializes in advising students on immigration matters, regulations and off-campus employment etc... Read more about Jane >>
Chris Kjonaas, Education Abroad Advisor
Chris is an education abroad advisor. She helps SDSU students who want to study abroad in selecting the right program. Read more about Chris >>
Kim Koenigsberger, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator
Kim recruits and assists prospective students throughout the application process. She is the main contact for community college counselors. Read more about Kim >>
Ron Moffatt, Director
In Memorium
Ron was the Director of the ISC from 1984 - 2008. He lost his battle with cancer on April 18, 2008. Read more about Ron >>
Yvette Pederson, International Student Advisor
Yvette advises students on immigration matters such as employment, including CPT, OPT as well as other immigration issues. She is the main immigration advisor for the exchange students. Read more about Yvette >>
Alison Peppers, Operations Manager
Alison is the Operations Manager in the ISC. She is also the contact person for Health Insurance related issues. Read more about Alison >>
Heather Shapazian, International Student Advisor
Heather advises students on immigration, CPT, OPT and other issues. She also manages the SEVIS data. Read more about Heather >>
