Staff Listing

Staff

Christian was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
He is a licensed Immigration attorney and also an Adjunct professor teaching Immigration Law and Asylum and Refugee Protection to law students. He joined IPS as their Director in 2024.
Christian also loves to read and spend time with his dog.

Machel joined Michigan Technological University in 2014 and currently serves as the Manager of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
In her free time, Machel likes to travel, spend time with family, and enjoy the great outdoors. Over the years, Machel has become the American mom to numerous students. If you ever need a shoulder to lean on or a hug, Machel will make sure she's available.

Mariana joined the International Programs and Services Department in April 2023.
Having lived the experience of an international Latina student, studying engineering at a highly-ranked R2 institution, she understands the many obstacles and challenges students are facing and she hopes to help fight those obstacles and challenges.
In her spare time, she enjoys painting, riding her bike, walking her dog on the trails, kayaking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
She likes reading about architecture, art movements and her favorite artists are Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Jamie graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2019
She joined the International Programs and Services Department in October 2020
In her free time, Jamie enjoys spending time with friends and family, and loves enjoying the beauty of the Upper Peninsula.

Eineje is a first-year master's student in Mechatronics Engineering, originally from Jos, Nigeria. Having also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Debrecen in Hungary, he has a deep, firsthand understanding of the international student experience. As an international student himself, he is passionate about helping others navigate their new environment and fostering a supportive, cross-cultural community. In his role at International Program Services, he hopes to use his experience to welcome and assist fellow students, helping them feel at home.
In his free time, Eineje enjoys playing soccer, programming, video gaming, and playing the guitar.

Fareeda is a first-year master’s student in Biological Sciences originally from Accra, Ghana, where she worked as a Physician Assistant. With a deep passion for health and research, she hopes her current studies will equip her to drive meaningful change in her home country.
In her free time, Fareeda enjoys reading, watching movies, and listening to music. She’s also an avid lover of outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, and traveling. Recently, she has taken an interest in skiing and looks forward to exploring more winter adventures.