About Us

Our team is a passionate and diverse group of individuals committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. 共同致力于促进跨文化理解, equity, and social justice, 我们的员工带来了丰富的知识, experience, 对我们的工作感同身受. 作为多元化和包容性的倡导者, 我们是来支持你的, guide, 并在你的ODU旅程中赋予你力量. 去了解我们任务背后的面孔, 让我们与你们并肩努力,建设一个每个声音都能被听到的社区, valued, and celebrated.

University Staff

Director

Rachawan "Aey" Wongtrirat began her career in international education as a Program Officer for Education and Advising Services and served as the EducationUSA advisor at the Institute for International Education (IIE), 东南亚区域办事处在曼谷, Thailand. 作为国际倡议主任, Rachawan oversees the comprehensive function of the unit which aims to integrate international, global, and intercultural dimensions that provide impactful global learning and engagement opportunities for members of the campus community. Additionally, Rachawan leads the assessment functions for the office and oversees OIR's engagement activities which include website management, social media, marketing & outreach activities. Rachawan co-authored the 国际学生参与:创造包容性的策略, 连接和有目的的校园环境 which provides an analysis of the academic and social integration of international students on U.S. 校园以及如何利用它们的存在为所有人提供丰富的体验. 除了她在老自治领的角色, Rachawan has served as the Co-Chair for NAFSA: Association of International Educators' Foreign-Born International Educator MIG.

跨文化关系主任 跨文化关系

国际倡议助理主任

Sofia Calicchio (she/her) recently received a Master's in International Cultural Studies at 最靠谱的网赌软件, 专注于非殖民化理论的研究, 公民社会和女权主义倡导, 以及通过团结动员青年. 作为一名年轻的专业人士, her experience includes working on advocacy and research on mapping gender-based violence, 参与以社会发展为重点的数字行动主义, 以及非政府组织在联合国的亲自宣传. She has also worked for the Peace Operations Training Institute and Red Dot Foundation-Safecity during her time as a graduate student. 索菲亚一直积极参与社区组织, and spearheading programming on-campus that is aimed at educating the student body on different identities, cultures, 以及生活经历. Sofia served as the President of the Global Monarch Club (GMC) and the Chair of Student Life and Cultural Integration committee on the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) during her time as a graduate student at 最靠谱的网赌软件. In her free time, 索菲亚喜欢打盹, eating good food, 和她的伴侣还有他们的猫一起去冒险. 

国际倡议助理主任 跨文化关系

Director

Rachawan "Aey" Wongtrirat began her career in international education as a Program Officer for Education and Advising Services and served as the EducationUSA advisor at the Institute for International Education (IIE), 东南亚区域办事处在曼谷, Thailand. 作为国际倡议主任, Rachawan oversees the comprehensive function of the unit which aims to integrate international, global, and intercultural dimensions that provide impactful global learning and engagement opportunities for members of the campus community. Additionally, Rachawan leads the assessment functions for the office and oversees OIR's engagement activities which include website management, social media, marketing & outreach activities. Rachawan co-authored the 国际学生参与:创造包容性的策略, 连接和有目的的校园环境 which provides an analysis of the academic and social integration of international students on U.S. 校园以及如何利用它们的存在为所有人提供丰富的体验. 除了她在老自治领的角色, Rachawan has served as the Co-Chair for NAFSA: Association of International Educators' Foreign-Born International Educator MIG.

跨文化关系主任 跨文化关系

国际倡议助理主任

Sofia Calicchio (she/her) recently received a Master's in International Cultural Studies at 最靠谱的网赌软件, 专注于非殖民化理论的研究, 公民社会和女权主义倡导, 以及通过团结动员青年. 作为一名年轻的专业人士, her experience includes working on advocacy and research on mapping gender-based violence, 参与以社会发展为重点的数字行动主义, 以及非政府组织在联合国的亲自宣传. She has also worked for the Peace Operations Training Institute and Red Dot Foundation-Safecity during her time as a graduate student. 索菲亚一直积极参与社区组织, and spearheading programming on-campus that is aimed at educating the student body on different identities, cultures, 以及生活经历. Sofia served as the President of the Global Monarch Club (GMC) and the Chair of Student Life and Cultural Integration committee on the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) during her time as a graduate student at 最靠谱的网赌软件. In her free time, 索菲亚喜欢打盹, eating good food, 和她的伴侣还有他们的猫一起去冒险. 

国际倡议助理主任 跨文化关系

Graduate Assistants

拉丁倡议研究生助理

Mariela Romero

Mariela Romero 来自加州埃斯孔迪多,2016年搬到汉普顿路. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2022 and is currently pursuing her master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. 玛丽拉喜欢阅读, playing video games, playing with her dog, taking naps, 在海滩或公园放松.

作为拉丁倡议的研究生助理, Mariela hopes to encourage fellow Latine first generation college students to take care of their mental wellness while also supporting them on their journey to reaching their full potential. She also hopes to promote Hispanic/Latine student success by offering resources on campus. Email Mariela >

国际倡议研究生助理

Amulya Sai Jonnalagadda

Amulya Sai Jonnalagadda is from India. 她目前正在攻读计算机科学硕士学位. She is the founder of a social action project called Kratu which focuses on developing English and public speaking skills for adolescents and has been volunteering in many non-profit organizations in her home country. 她还担任了一年的工艺美术指导. 她喜欢社交和学习其他文化. She was a Liaison for International Student Advisory Board and a student leader at Global Student Friendship. She likes to Travel, read books, Gardening, running, Arts and Craft and playing basketball.

拉丁倡议研究生助理

Mariela Romero

Mariela Romero 来自加州埃斯孔迪多,2016年搬到汉普顿路. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2022 and is currently pursuing her master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. 玛丽拉喜欢阅读, playing video games, playing with her dog, taking naps, 在海滩或公园放松.

作为拉丁倡议的研究生助理, Mariela hopes to encourage fellow Latine first generation college students to take care of their mental wellness while also supporting them on their journey to reaching their full potential. She also hopes to promote Hispanic/Latine student success by offering resources on campus. Email Mariela >

国际倡议研究生助理

Amulya Sai Jonnalagadda

Amulya Sai Jonnalagadda is from India. 她目前正在攻读计算机科学硕士学位. She is the founder of a social action project called Kratu which focuses on developing English and public speaking skills for adolescents and has been volunteering in many non-profit organizations in her home country. 她还担任了一年的工艺美术指导. 她喜欢社交和学习其他文化. She was a Liaison for International Student Advisory Board and a student leader at Global Student Friendship. She likes to Travel, read books, Gardening, running, Arts and Craft and playing basketball.

Intern

Paphawee Prupetkaew

Paphawee Prupetkaew 是一个攻读运动机能学的博士生 & 康复科学,俄勒冈大学健康科学学院. 她来自泰国,后来来到美国.S. 2022年攻读博士学位. 在到达ODU后不久, she joined the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) in spring 2022 and has been involved in the Housing & 公共安全委员会作为ISAB联络人. Being part of ISAB has given her valuable experience working with diverse groups of people. 在她的空闲时间,Paphawee喜欢阅读、旅行和尝试新事物. 作为国际关系办公室的实习生, 她希望获得丰富的经验,并与来自世界各地的人建立联系.

Paphawee Prupetkaew

Paphawee Prupetkaew 是一个攻读运动机能学的博士生 & 康复科学,俄勒冈大学健康科学学院. 她来自泰国,后来来到美国.S. 2022年攻读博士学位. 在到达ODU后不久, she joined the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) in spring 2022 and has been involved in the Housing & 公共安全委员会作为ISAB联络人. Being part of ISAB has given her valuable experience working with diverse groups of people. 在她的空闲时间,Paphawee喜欢阅读、旅行和尝试新事物. 作为国际关系办公室的实习生, 她希望获得丰富的经验,并与来自世界各地的人建立联系.

学生参与小组

Amya Marrow 是最靠谱的网赌软件的大二学生. She is currently majoring in Exercise Science in hopes of becoming an Athletic Trainer. 她来自乔治亚州,但年轻时搬到了里士满. She is a first- generation student as it has been her hopes to attend college since an adolescent. Amya likes to spend her free time appreciating nature, cooking, and doing creative activities. Amya是ODU黑人学生联盟的副主席 & 喜欢在校园里做志愿者. As an Intercultural Engagement assistant Amya is excited about the opportunity to help guide students to the correct resources and learn about various cultures. Email Amya >

跨文化参与助理

Nicolas Paul

Nicolas Paul is a Sophomore student at 最靠谱的网赌软件 and is majoring in Computer Engineering. 他原籍德国. 通过他母亲在德国军队的工作, 尼古拉斯能够实现他在美国学习的梦想.S. 他在弗吉尼亚海滩获得了高中文凭,然后加入了俄勒冈州立大学.

作为一个国际学生, Nicolas can relate to students who have challenges when they first arrive in a foreign country. 他感谢在美国获得的支持和经验.S. 他渴望分享他的经验并帮助他人. Nicolas joined the International Student Advisory Board in the Fall of 2022 and is right now the chair of Public Relations. Nicolas hopes by joining ISAB he can increase his skills in leadership and communication.

通过他作为跨文化参与助理的角色, 尼古拉斯用他的技巧和友好的态度欢迎, assist, 并参与君主社区. 在他的空闲时间, 尼古拉斯喜欢打乒乓球, badminton, and soccer, 他喜欢去健身房. 他的梦想是成为一名成功的程序员,并在未来帮助许多人!

Graphic Designer

Hind Al Saffar

Hind Al Saffar 是ODU平面设计专业的大三本科生吗. 她出生在伊拉克,七岁时移居美国. She loves spending time with family and friends who encourage her to do many great things and conquer challenges. She is an organized and well-balanced individual who considerably shares that experience with others. Her hobbies include art, cooking, singing, and playing the piano whenever she has the chance. In the future, she hopes to have found OIR helpful in terms of her getting the dream job of a product designer at a high-end technological company. She is grateful to have been given this position so early in her career and hopes to gain as much experience as possible to achieve her goals.

Amya Marrow 是最靠谱的网赌软件的大二学生. She is currently majoring in Exercise Science in hopes of becoming an Athletic Trainer. 她来自乔治亚州,但年轻时搬到了里士满. She is a first- generation student as it has been her hopes to attend college since an adolescent. Amya likes to spend her free time appreciating nature, cooking, and doing creative activities. Amya是ODU黑人学生联盟的副主席 & 喜欢在校园里做志愿者. As an Intercultural Engagement assistant Amya is excited about the opportunity to help guide students to the correct resources and learn about various cultures. Email Amya >

跨文化参与助理

Nicolas Paul

Nicolas Paul is a Sophomore student at 最靠谱的网赌软件 and is majoring in Computer Engineering. 他原籍德国. 通过他母亲在德国军队的工作, 尼古拉斯能够实现他在美国学习的梦想.S. 他在弗吉尼亚海滩获得了高中文凭,然后加入了俄勒冈州立大学.

作为一个国际学生, Nicolas can relate to students who have challenges when they first arrive in a foreign country. 他感谢在美国获得的支持和经验.S. 他渴望分享他的经验并帮助他人. Nicolas joined the International Student Advisory Board in the Fall of 2022 and is right now the chair of Public Relations. Nicolas hopes by joining ISAB he can increase his skills in leadership and communication.

通过他作为跨文化参与助理的角色, 尼古拉斯用他的技巧和友好的态度欢迎, assist, 并参与君主社区. 在他的空闲时间, 尼古拉斯喜欢打乒乓球, badminton, and soccer, 他喜欢去健身房. 他的梦想是成为一名成功的程序员,并在未来帮助许多人!

Graphic Designer

Hind Al Saffar

Hind Al Saffar 是ODU平面设计专业的大三本科生吗. 她出生在伊拉克,七岁时移居美国. She loves spending time with family and friends who encourage her to do many great things and conquer challenges. She is an organized and well-balanced individual who considerably shares that experience with others. Her hobbies include art, cooking, singing, and playing the piano whenever she has the chance. In the future, she hopes to have found OIR helpful in terms of her getting the dream job of a product designer at a high-end technological company. She is grateful to have been given this position so early in her career and hopes to gain as much experience as possible to achieve her goals.