I’m Lami and I’m a first-year Master’s student at the School of Information. I am very excited to be working as a Student Services Assistant at the International Center. I’ve had experience working with international students during college, and I know how rewarding this opportunity can be. I am passionate about experience design and software development but in my off-time, I love baking and listening to indie rock music.
Stephen Black joins the International Center as the new Peace Corps Campus Recruiter, while continuing his work as a Swahili interpreter in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area. He served as an Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Tanzania and has since worked as an engineer and project manager in a variety of capacities and industries including international non-profit, aviation, glass, and medical devices. He is thrilled to be working with U-M students who are interested in serving with the Peace Corps!
Shih-Ya joined the International Center in September 2024. She was born and raised in Taiwan and spent most of her elementary to high school years in Shanghai, China. Shih-Ya was an international student in the U.S.A. from college to her Master’s. After completing OPT, Shih-Ya went back to Taiwan for four years. She is excited to be back in Michigan and serve as an advocate for international students at U-M. Shih-Ya’s role focuses on health and well-being activities and works with students who face personal challenges.
Sofia is a second-year student in LSA studying International Studies with a sub-plan in Political Economy Development. Sofia is fluent in both Spanish and English and is learning Portuguese! On campus, she is involved in the Global Scholars Program, La Casa, ALPFA, and is a member of the Comprehensive Studies Program. Her hobbies outside of school include traveling, going to the gym, and spending time with the people she loves.
Nathan Park is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, majoring in Cognitive Science with minors in Computer Science and French. He aspires to become a sleep doctor and researcher. In the summer of 2023, he participated in an intensive language program in Tours, France, where he deepened his understanding of the French language and culture. Outside of academics, Nathan enjoys playing the piano, engaging in table tennis, learning new languages, reading, and spending time with friends.
Jamauri Bryan is a first-year graduate student pursuing a MS in Information (Human-Computer Interaction) at the University of Michigan. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He received his BS in Family, Youth, & Community Sciences from the University of Florida. During the summer of 2019, he studied in India and Nepal and completed field work in nonprofit development. After graduation, he spent a year in Germany with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals. In his free time, Jamauri loves rock climbing, hiking, watching anime, and cooking new meals with friends.
Hope Kennedy is a Masters of Social Work student with a global focus at the University of Michigan. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in History and Spanish, Hope moved to Spain to teach English through a program with the Spanish government. During her two years in Spain, Hope furthered her intercultural skills by leading English classes for intercity youth and tried her hand at soccer. Hope’s passion is in higher international education. She believes in creating meaningful partnerships between study abroad programs and local community organizations to better serve both groups. In her free time, you can find Hope playing sports, spending time with friends and planning future travels.
Naomi Zheng is an undergraduate student pursuing Organizational Studies & Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. One of her interests is creating media art and she’s actively involved with the campus community. She is the club founder for Roam Bistro, a media cultural club, bringing unique opinions about cultural topics to the audience. Besides, she is involved in the Michigan Daily, worked as a peer facilitator at Ross Business School, and served as the Vice President of Marketing at a cross-college consulting club at USC.
When she’s not studying or starting projects with club members, she always enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and experimenting with new media formats. She loves being open-minded about all the uncertainties in life and she is a creator of all kinds!
Samantha Antoine joins the International Center’s Global Engagement and Education Abroad team from Northwood Graduate and Family Housing at U-M where she worked for three years implementing community programs and supporting the largely international population.
Kelly re-joined the International Center staff in August 2017 after having previously worked as the Education Abroad Coordinator in the International Center from 2008 to 2014. After leaving Ann Arbor in 2014, Kelly worked for the Institute of International Education (IIE) through which she worked closely with international students from Saudi Arabia studying in the United States. Kelly is thrilled to be returning to the University of Michigan in a role that will allow her to combine her interests in education abroad with supporting international students.
