International Student Services

ISS Team

International Student Services staff are professionals trained to advise you on F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations to ensure your success at the University of Washington.

Adam Russell, Adviser — Adam Russell,
International Student Adviser

Alisa Sweet, Adviser — Alisa Sweet,
Assistant Director

Brittany Hill, Adviser — Brittany Hill,
International Student Adviser

Chris Dessert, ISHIP Counselor — Chris Dessert,
Assistant Director

Jennifer Oppliger, Program Assistant — Jennifer Oppliger,
Program Coordinator

Jo Anne Marie Ancheta, Adviser — Jo Anne Marie Ancheta,
International Student Adviser

Justin Mellish, Assistant Director — Justin Mellish,
Assistant Director

Kim Lovaas, Director — Kim Lovaas,
Director

Machelle Allman, Immigration Specialist — Machelle Allman,
Immigration Specialist

Max Montany — Max Montany,
International Student Adviser

Megan Serenco, SEVIS Coordinator — Megan Serenco,
SEVIS Coordinator

Sophia Schuelssler, Adviser — Sophia Schuessler,
International Student Adviser

Swati — Swati,
UX Intern

Student Assistant Team

Amber, Student Assistant — Amber,
Student Assistant

Artyom, Student Assistant — Artyom,
Student Assistant

David, Student Assistant — David,
Student Assistant

Emma, Student Assistant — Emma,
Student Assistant

Nick, Student Assistant — Nick,
Student Assistant

Paulina, Student Assistant — Paulina,
Student Assistant

Ujjval, Student Assistant — Ujjval,
Student Assistant