Meet the International Programs Staff

The International Programs Office, located in Syre Student Center (SSC 201) provides a warm and welcoming environment for all international students to access the support that they need in achieving their academic goals. The International Programs staff are friendly, professional, and work hard to create a family-like atmosphere for all international students.

International Programs Staff

Kelly Kester, Director of International Programs    
Phone: (360) 383-3245 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: kkester@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

Sandra Kimura, International Admissions Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383-3243 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: skimura@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

Ulli Schraml, Study Abroad/Special Programs Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383-3244 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: uschraml@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

Beth Robinson, International Student Advisor
Phone: (360) 383-3246 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: brobinson@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

Lynnette Berry, International Student Housing Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383-3242 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: lberry@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

Iris Metzgen-Ohlswager, Community College Initiative-Multinational Program Coordinator and
Office Manager
Phone: (360) 383-3247 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: imetzgen@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 204

Mary Mele, Community College Initiative-Multinational Program Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383-3802 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: mmele@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 204

Amy Shavelson, International High School Completion Program
Phone: (360) 383-3248 | Fax: (360) 383-3241 |
e: ashavelson@whatcom.ctc.edu
Syre Student Center 201

English Language Institute Coordinators

John Toof, Placement Testing Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383.3571 | Cascade Hall 154 |
e: jtoof@whatcom.ctc.edu

Courtenay Chadwell-Gatz, Program Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383.3507 | Cascade Hall 103 |
e: cchadwel@whatcom.ctc.edu

David Kehe, Program Coordinator
Phone: (360) 383.3775 | Cascade Hall 149 |
e: dkehe@whatcom.ctc.edu