Meet the Team

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    Roberto Arruda
    Director of International Student Services and Study Abroad

    Dr. Roberto Arruda’s (he/him) goal as the Director of International Student Services and Study Abroad is to partner with the whole campus community to support Berklee’s mission and strategic global focus by overseeing international student services and engagement strategies, as well as programs, exchanges, and experiences for Berklee students studying abroad.

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    Madelyn Cummins
    International Student Advisor

    As an international student advisor, Madelyn Cummins works with students on visas and immigration, travel and work permissions, and adapting to U.S. culture. 

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    Morgan Leonard
    International Student Advisor

    Morgan Leonard works with students on visas and immigration, travel and work permissions, and adapting to U.S. culture. 

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    Yimei Li
    Senior International Student Advisor

    Yimei Li helps international students integrate into the culture in the United States.

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    Craig McDonald
    Associate Director, Study Abroad

    Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Craig McDonald joined International Student Services in 2022.

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    Andrea M Tikofsky
    Associate Director, International Student Services

    Andrea M Tikofsky coordinates SEVIS reporting and oversees the F1 regulatory advising team at Berklee.

 

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Devin Ryan
One Stop Advisor

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Yimei Li
International Advisor

Your international advisor can help international students with topics like OPT and visas, and connect you with the Study Abroad office.

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Candace Ng
Case Manager

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Tyren Freeman
Career Advisor

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Kelsey Baron
Campus Life Advisor

Your campus life advisor can help you find your community through clubs and activities.

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Kellen Hackett
Access Advisor

Your access advisor can help you with requesting class, housing, or dietary accommodations for a disability.

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Brett Walberg
Success Advisor

Your success advisor is your main point person at Berklee, who helps you map your path, stay on track, and graduate on time.

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Every undergraduate student has a personalized support team to guide their educational journey throughout their time at Berklee. Your success advisor—your main point person at Berklee—collaborates with a group of specialized wellness, financial, accessibility, international, major, and career advisors who are all here to support your success.

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