Our International Student Success Ambassadors plan and host interactive and relevant events for all LA&PS international students, and also serve as Peer Mentors for all LA&PS first year international students.
Get acquainted with our amazing team members below, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. We're here to help!
Connect with us!
Contact our team anytime with questions, feedback or just to say hi at lapsint@yorku.ca.
International Student Success Ambassadors and Study Abroad Assistant
Kiranpreet Bhatia
International Student Success Lead Ambassador
Bachelor of Commerce
Fun fact: I am a proud CEO of the baking company, and by CEO, I mean “Chief Eating Officer,” as my cakes are real stand-up comedy performers in the kitchen.
René Bresar
Study Abroad Assistant
Double Major in Communication & Media Studies and Italian Studies
Fun fact: I could’ve been a professional tennis player if I was just better.
Camila Nakamura
International Student Success Ambassador
Economics
Fun fact: I can play piano and guitar.
Nusaiba Mustafa
International Student Success Ambassador
Commerce
Fun fact: I think liking pink is a personality trait.
LA&PS International Unit
Dina Meghdadi
Manager, International Student Success and Engagement
mdina@yorku.ca
Fun fact: I used to be a Flamenco dance teacher in my previous life.
Fun fact: I’ve lived abroad in both Italy and Australia!
Fun fact: I am a huge fan of zombie movies, mainly because the genre leads me to ponder various questions about human fragility and resilience. Either way, I would love to play a zombie, preferably alongside a zombie dog. Just saying…
Althea Parala
Interim Manager, International Student Success and Engagement
aparala@yorku.ca
Fun fact: Booking a vacation is a form of self-care.
Fun fact: I am a licensed rock climber and I want to climb a mountain one day, although I am afraid of heights.