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International Education

Meet the team

We have a full range of staff dedicated to making your experience at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ the best possible. The Student Services team is here to help with everything from education advising to immigration. Education Advisors are available to assist international students plan their academic program, choose courses to meet their educational goals, register for courses and learn about course requirements for transferring to other universities. Cultural Liaisons are there to assist with all aspects of studying in Canada. Our Cultural Liaisons are native speakers of many different languages.

General inquiries

Have questions? Contact the International staff through these main e-mail contacts based on your needs:

Administration Team

  • Director, International Education
  • Administrative Coordinator

Marketing Team

  • Admission Inquiries
  • Agent Inquiries
  • Student Recruitment

Cultural Liaisons

  • Settlement Support
  • Cultural Advising
  • Making Community Connections

Student Services Team

  • Student Settlement and Support
  • Education Advising
  • Immigration Advising

Administration Team

Devin Rubadeau

Director of Strategic Enrolment Management & International Education
Office: E Building 121
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4621
Devin Rubadeau, Director of Strategic Enrolment Management & International Education

Devin Rubadeau is the Director of Strategic Enrolment Management and International Education at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, with over 35 years of experience in high-performance coaching, project management, strategic planning, and leadership training. His 15 years in post-secondary education include roles as a business professor and Chair of Business at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Known for his passion for experiential learning, student engagement, and international student mobility, Devin is committed to enhancing the academic and personal growth of students through innovative educational initiatives. 

Devin is heavily invested in the community, sitting on several regional and national boards.  Devin holds an MBA from Walden University, a Masters of Practice from the University of Derby, a Degree in Pacific and Asian Studies from the University of Victoria, and several diplomas and certifications related to high performance coaching, sport, and leadership.  Devin continues to coach and teach and is a regular visiting professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Worms, Germany.

Sakura Hirata

Associate Director, International
Office: E Building 119
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4508
International - Sakura Hirata

Leanne Foster

Administrative Coordinator
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4502
Leanne Foster Executive Assistant to the International Director

Marketing Team

Jade Bethune

Marketing Recruitment Specialist - Europe, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, &South Korea,
Office: E Building 120
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4251
Jade Bethune, Marketing Recruitment Specialist

Louis Hu

Marketing Recruitment Specialist - Africa, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau & Taiwan
Office: E Building 111
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4866
International Department Marketing Recruitment Specialist Louis Hu

Melanie Wasilenkoff

Marketing Recruitment Specialist - Caribbean, Central America, North America, South America and Ukraine.
Office: E Building 116
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4947
Melanie Wasilenkoff International Marketing Recruitment Specialist

Amir .

Marketing Recruitment Specialist - India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Middle East
Office: E Building 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4246
Amir International Student Recruitment

Education Advisors

Heather Thomson

International Education Advising
Office: E Building 114
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6305

Nayoung Kim

International Education Advising
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4883
Nayoung Kim - International Education

Immigration Advisors 

AR Mistry

Immigration Advisor
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4914

Sharon Boscoe

Immigration Advisor
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4882
Sharon Boscoe International Education Advisor

Student Services

Skye Chataway

International Student Settlement
Office: E Building 118
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4670

Geri Nishi

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4240
Geri Nishi International Division Assistant Fall trees in the background

Karen Tessier

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4503

Isabel Su

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4162
Isabel Su head and sholders  photo outside º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Gurleen Kaur

Retention and Data Officer
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4282
Gurleen with fall trees and bushes in the background

Brenda Cortes Vargas

Student Liaison
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4637
Brenda Cortes in the Library at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Cultural Liaisons

Kiran Arora

Cultural Liaison - September to April
Office: Ashnola Building 142B
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 2960
International Department staff member Kiran Arora

Fanny Chapman

Cultural Liaison - September to May
Office: Main Building C307
Campus: Vernon
Phone: 250-545-7291 ext. 2246
Fanny with lake view behind

Gina Lee

Cultural Liaison
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-862-5443 ext. 4735
photo of Gina

Ajish Chacko Mathew

Cultural Liaison
Office: Salmon Arm Building 005A
Campus: Salmon Arm
Phone: 250-832-2126 ext. 8219
Ajish International Cultural Liaison Salmon Arm Campus