Meet our Team
Parinaz Zartoshty, Ed.D.Senior Director, Global Programs and Services
#WhatsForLunch Parinaz loves all international cuisine, especially Japanese, Mexican and Korean. She also loves her dessert and appreciates any sweet delights. |
Suzanne PendergrassAssociate Director, International Student & Scholar Services
#WhatsForLunch For their versatility, Suzanne enjoys sandwiches. Her favorite cuisines are Mexican and Mediterranean. |
Keri Toma Loehrer, Ed.D.International Programs Manager and Communications Specialist
#WhatsForLunch Usually a salad, but she’d love to have a homemade bento everyday. |
Khim LokSenior International Student Services Coordinator
#WhatsForLunch Some of Khim’s favorite places to grab lunch near campus are: HOM for Korean, Agave Mexican Grill for Mexican; and Pizza My Heart (for pizza). Khim believes strongly that ice cream can be substituted for any meal, cake is best at breakfast, and wearing nail polish at all times is a must. Go Warriors! |
Lena MeadowsInternational Student Advisor
#WhatsForLunch Lena enjoys all kinds of foods but Asian cuisine is her favorite. However, she prefers sandwiches for lunch because they are quick and easy to make in the morning. |
Victoria HudakInternational Student Advisor
In her free time, she loves listening to music, knitting, and geeking out over all things Harry Potter and Stranger Things. #WhatsForLunch Victoria loves all kinds of noodles: Ramen, soba, udon, spaghetti, linguine, mac and cheese...you name it! But she also loves a cold bowl of saltibarscai (cold beet soup) on a hot summer day. |
Elisa YanagihashiInternational Student Advisor
#WhatsForLunch Elisa can’t turn down a good dumpling or soup. Always on the lookout for new flavors, Elisa loves seeking out new restaurants, pop-ups, and tea shops. |
Ranali DewarajaInternational Student Advisor
Ranali moved to the U.S. from Sri Lanka and she has lived in San Jose for over eight
years. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and
qualified as an Attorney at Law after completing her legal education at Sri Lanka
Law College. She worked as an attorney in Sri Lanka for three years before relocating
to San Jose. In the U.S., she worked at an immigration law firm as an immigration
case coordinator, and later served as a P/DSO at a private university in the Bay Area
before joining SJSU. As an undergraduate, Ranali participated in an exchange semester
in Germany. It was an experience that inspired her commitment to international education.
She hopes to support international students at SJSU so they can have similarly enriching
and transformative experiences. In her free time, Ranali enjoys hiking and exploring California’s scenic forest trails.
#WhatsForLunch
I enjoy exploring different cuisines—Thai, Mediterranean and Vietnamese are among
my favorites. My go-to lunch is usually an Asian-inspired salad or rice bowl.
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Evelyn TsaoSystems Analyst and SEVIS Coordinator
#WhatsForLunch Evelyn's favorite places to grab lunch near campus includes Lee's Sandwiches, Agave Mexican Grill, and Back A Yard Caribbean Grill. She loves all international cuisine. |
Kenneth IngInternational Data/SEVIS Records Coordinator
#WhatsForLunch Usually, leftovers from yesterday’s dinner: Pan-fried Chicken and veggies, Cottage Pie, Japanese Curry, and Soy-Dijon Chicken and Sweet Potatoes are typical staples. Oh, and cookies. |
ISSS Global Leaders
Global Leaders are ISSS student assistants who support international students and foster a welcoming and inclusive community for all Global Spartans. Global Leaders assist ISSS events and programs, providing support and a friendly environment for all Global Spartans.
Contact Us
San José State University
One Washington Square
Student Union - CPGE
San Jose, CA 95192-0135
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9am – 4:30pm