Bill is the Director of the International Center and has worked
in international programs and services at the University of Utah for
over 25 years.  Each year, Bill leads the staff of the International
Center in providing services for approximately 2,500
international students and providing study abroad opportunities
around the world for more than 500 University of Utah students.
He has traveled extensively around the world, but has not yet
had the fortune of traveling to sub-Saharan Africa, which he hopes
will be his next destination.

Marilyn advises international students on immigration matters and
she serves as the liaison between the University and USCIS.
She coordinates the University's J-1 Exchange Visitors Program
for exchange students and visiting researchers and professors.
Marilyn helps students with legal questions and academic advice.
She is serving on the State Board of International Educators.
She has been involved in international education for over 30 years.

Mark works in the International Center as an Immigration Specialist where he advises students on immigration policies.  He is gradually completing an English degree with an emphasis in technical writing.  He spends his free time (?) writing essays and short stories or watching movies and doing sudoku puzzles.

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876
E-mail: mjohnson@sa.utah.edu

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876

E-mail: ebaker@sa.utah.edu

Anjali Pai Hammond
Assistant Director for Outreach and Development
Anjali coordinates our international student and scholar orientations.
She develops partnerships with community organizations and businesses; manages the International Resource Network and creates campus and community outreach programs. She also coordinates the International Visitors Office on campus in cooperation with the International Programs Office. Anjali is serving in a regional leadership position for the National Association of International Educators. She is currently working on her Master's Degree in the Educational Leadership & Policy Department, lived in Singapore for 12 years and hopes to visit New Zealand again.

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876
E-mail: ahammond@sa.utah.edu

Jon Hansen

Clerk: International Student and Scholar Services

Jon is an entering freshman participating in the Business ASAP Program majoring in either Finance or Accounting.  He works in 410 in the afternoons helping international students. Jon is an Eagle Scout.  He enjoys running, biking, playing ultimate frisbee, skiing at Alta, and reading. Jon hopes to earn an MBA and run a marathon someday.

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876
E-mail: jon.hansen@sa.utah.edu

Jessica is a full time student majoring in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Sociology. She works in 410 in the mornings helping international students.  Jessica lived in China and taught English for 4 months. In her free time she enjoys camping, traveling, running, and cooking. Her dream someday is to see the pyramids in Egypt and to go to Paris with her husband.

Student Intern: International Student and Scholar Services

Cornelia Divricean

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876

E-mail:

Student Intern: International Student and Scholar Services

Kou Beng Lay

410 Union
Phone: (801) 581-8876

E-mail:

This position is currently vacant.

Jesse coordinates the University's semester and academic
year exchange programs as well as advising students
about summer programs and international internships in the
Americas, Spain, the Middle East, and Africa. A graduate
of the University of Utah, Jesse studied abroad three times -
twice in Mexico and once in Spain.  Jesse is currently
pursuing a Master's Degree in Intercultural Relations and
he's hoping his next travel adventure will be in Japan.

Alison coordinates the University’s faculty-led and exchange
programs in Europe, as well as affiliated study abroad programs
and internships in the region.  She graduated from Butler University
with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish and studied
abroad in Mexico and the Southern Cone of South America. 
Most recently, she completed two years of service with the Peace
Corps in Guatemala as an environmental education volunteer.   
Alison hopes to continue her international travel in Europe and Asia.

159 Union
Phone: (801) 585-3446

E-mail: avanderwege@sa.utah.edu

Todd McKay                                                                                                    Student Intern                                                                                                 Having always been a fan of languages and puzzles, I discovered the linguistics program here at the U a few years ago that is a perfect combination of both.  I started traveling with my family when I was really young and have completed three study abroads: a year in Grenoble, France, a year in Kumamoto, Japan, and a month in the Czech Republic.  I enjoy crossword puzzles, rock-climbing, hitch-hiking, traveling, camping, and studying languages.  I’ve completed a degree in Applied Linguistics with an ESL certificate and will finish a B.A. in French this upcoming December.  I hope to start graduate school in the spring of ’09.  I’m 22 years old and balding.

159 Union                                                                                      Phone:(801) 581-5849                                                     tmckay@sa.utah.edu

Sadie Moore                                                                                                Student Intern                                                                                           Sadie is a senior who is about to graduate with a BA in English, with emphasis on Creative Writing. She does clerical work in the Study Abroad office and helps to advise prospective travelers on study abroad information. Ever since she lived and went to kindergarten in England when she was 5, she has been enthusiastic about traveling and studying abroad. Since then, she has studied abroad 4 more times, twice with semester long programs in England and Japan, and twice with summer programs in London. Sadie plans to teach English in Japan after she graduates, and then pursue a Masters Degree in Creative Writing. More than anything, she plans to keep traveling, and will continue to seek adventures wherever she can find them.   

159 Union                                                                                                          Phone: (801) 581-5849                                                                                    smoore@sa.utah.edu

Christoph Dressler

Sponsored Student Program

Christoph is our Sponsored Student Coordinator. He advises sponsored students on academic, campus and student life issues. He also acts as liaison between sponsoring organizations such as governmental entities and the University of Utah.  Christoph is a native German and has worked since 1999 in international student exchanges.  He is an avid skier, mountain biker and hiker and the majestic Wasatch Mountains cradling Salt Lake City are his playground.  Every now and then Christoph recharges his batteries in the incredible National Parks and Mounuments of Southern Utah and their solitude, desert environment.

410 Union
Phone: (801) 585-5798
E-mail: CDressler@sa.utah.edu

Linda supervises the budget and finance operations for the department and the study abroad programs.  She also assists students with their financial questions regarding study abroad accounts. She really enjoys working with students and has been with the International Center over 25 years.  Linda has traveled to England, Scotland, Mexico, and the Caribbean.  In her free time, Linda enjoys camping, boating, cooking, and spending time with family.

Lorina graduated from the New York Law School in 2000. Before joining
the University in November 2003, Lorina worked in business
immigration and employment law firms in New York City, where she
focused on physicians and research scholars from a variety of
institutions across the country. Lorina also completed fellowships
in the Office of the New York Public Advocate, the Manhattan
Borough President's Office, and as a Consumer Advocate in
Washington D.C. Prior to attending law school, Lorina worked in
the Planned Giving area in the Development Office of the New York
Public Library.

As Associate General Counsel, Lorina provides regulatory oversight
on employment-based immigration matters. Lorina is located
in the Park Building, where she assists University faculty and staff
in the preparation and extension of H-1B1, TN, and O-1 visas,
advises J-1 physicians, and prepares and coordinates all
University sponsored applications for Lawful Permanent Resident
("green card") applications.

201 S. President’s Circle

309 PARK
Ph 801.585.7002

Fax 801.585.7007
E-mail: lorina.tester@legal.utah.edu

Kelly has been at the International Center since 2003 and enjoys
watching all the students depart and arrive to the U.S. 
She also really enjoys assisting in employment-based immigration
matters on behalf of the University. Kelly graduated from
the University of Utah with her B.A. degree in English in 2001. 
She lived in Costa Rica for nearly two years and has visited Mexico. 
If she could go anywhere is the world, she would go to Greece
(for the food!!) and the U.K.

201 S. President’s Circle

309 PARK
Ph 801.585.7002

Fax 801.585.7007
E-mail: kelly.south@legal.utah.edu