Caitlin Lamont Kreienkamp
-Assistant Director of International Student Compliance, The Taylor Center For Equity & Inclusion
Caitlin ensures St. Olaf international students understand and comply with all governmental regulation relating to their F-1 or J-1 visa status. In addition, she supports international students as they navigate U.S. taxes, health insurance, and employment opportunities while they study at St. Olaf College.
Please see Caitlin if you have questions and/or concerns about your SEVIS record, visa status, taxes, or health insurance. She can also help you understand the opportunities and limitations regarding working while studying in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa.
Brisa Zubia
-ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMMING, THE TAYLOR CENTER FOR EQUITY & INCLUSION
LOCATION: BUNTROCK COMMONS 111E
507-786-3267
BZUBIA@STOLAF.EDU
Brisa supports international students as they transition to St. Olaf through advising and programming. She coordinates the International Student Orientation and plans cross-cultural programming throughout the year.
Brisa oversees the first-year international student counseling program. If you hope to connect with a student counselor or learn more about resources and support, Brisa is the one to see!
Please contact Brisa if you have questions or concerns about life at St. Olaf.
Bryan Shealer
-Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching, piper center for vocation and career
Location: Tomson hall 270b
507-786-3049
shealer@stolaf.edu
Bryan provides career coaching and advice to international students. Please see Bryan if you have questions about how to search for an internship, research, or other career-related activities during your time at St. Olaf. Bryan also helps coordinate mock-interviews and resume reviews for international students.
Even if you are not yet ready to start working, stop by to talk with Bryan about your goals for the future — it’s never too early to start forming your strategic plan for graduation and your future career!
Anne G Berry
-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF Multilingual Student Support, center for advising and academic support
Location: Tomson hall 159
507-786-3361
berryag@stolaf.edu
Anne works with students whose first language is not English. She provides strategies and support as the students continue to improve their conversational and academic mastery of the English language.
Anne provides writing support for students in FYS120 (Writing Intensive First-Year Seminar) and also coordinates the Conversation Partner program in the Center for Advising and Academic Support.
Please contact Anne if you have questions about how to get help with academic writing and speaking at St. Olaf.
Steve Lindley
-Director of Financial Aid
Location: Tomson hall 125
507-786-3521
lindley@stolaf.edu
Steve provides information and advice to international students regarding student financial aid. Please see Steve if you have questions about your financial aid package or about scholarships and grants during your time at St. Olaf. Steve also provides information about how to accept your St. Olaf Loan.
If you have any concerns or questions about how to budget during your time at college or about making financial plans, you can always email Steve to get tips and tricks!
Jenny Howenstine
-Associate Dean of Admissions, Office of admissions
Jenny coordinates international recruitment and admissions for St. Olaf and you have most likely already been in contact with her through the application process. Jenny issues the initial I-20 and assists as students prepare to attend St. Olaf. In the Fall, she travels extensively meeting prospective students and families around the world.
Jenny is on campus for the rest of the year to work with students as they apply for admission and financial aid. You are welcome to contact Jenny if your I-20 is still in process, have financial concerns, or if you have other questions related to your time at St. Olaf.