Meet the Team

We are committed to providing you with an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of ability; age; cultural identity; ethnicity; gender; political affiliation; race; religious affiliation; sexual orientation; or any other form of discrimination.

Our advising is student-focused, comprehensive, inclusive, accurate, and timely, and our services aim to empower students in their decision-making process, and enrich their academic and social experience at SFU.

International & Newcomer Student Support and Advising

KARIN KOSARZOVA

Associate Director, International and Newcomer Student Support
isapmgr[at]sfu.ca

MAILING GAO

Manager, Immigration Services
hui_gao_2[at]sfu.ca

KAREN LOCKYER

International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist
intl_advising[at]sfu.ca

JITENDER SHARMA

International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist
intl_advising[at]sfu.ca

MIWAKO ARATAKE

International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist
intl_advising[at]sfu.ca

JIE LIM

International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist
intl_advising[at]sfu.ca

SOFIA LOMBOS - ON LEAVE

International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist

HANNA LEE

Coordinator, International Student Experience

hjl22[at]sfu.ca

ESHANI FERNANDO

Coordinator, International Student Experience

intl_advising[at]sfu.ca

Wafaa Zaqout

Refugee & Newcomers Program Coordinator
npr[at]sfu.ca

Zoreen Nuraney

Student Transition Educator
zoreen_nuraney[at]sfu.ca

Lucille Stewart

Program Assistant
isap[at]sfu.ca

For immigration support or settlement services please email intl_advising[at]sfu.ca 

Administration 

CAROLYN HANNA

Senior Director, ISS
issdir[at]sfu.ca

NINA INAOKA LEE

Manager, Special Projects
nina_inaoka_lee[at]sfu.ca

VACANT

Manager, Administration

issadmin[at]sfu.ca

DOMINIKA HRABALOVA

Reception & International Services Assistant

iss_office[at]sfu.ca