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International Student Advisor
Bea Barnsdale
Bea.barnsdale@georgiancollege.ca
705-728-1968 Ext 1219
Bea is responsible for assisting students to make the transition to Canadian and student life. She can also assist you with your visa, study and work permit applications. Drop by the International Center regularly to see her and to see what’s happening on campus for International students!
Academic Counsellor
705-728-1968 Ext 1229
Nancy is the Counsellor for International Students and works with all students from different cultural backgrounds or for whom English is a Second Language. Nancy helps students with their academic, personal, social, relationship, program, career and cultural issues. The counselling service is confidential and students can make appointments to see Nancy in B110 or can email her directly at the email address listed above.
International Assistant
Lindsay.byers@georgiancollege.ca
705-728-1968 x1247
Lindsay Byers is responsible for supporting recruitment initiatives, marketing, and the OBW (German Exchange Program). She works with all international agents and the Regional Managers to recruit students and market Georgian College.
Vice President, Community and Business Development
Dr. John Donald
705-728-1968 Ext1220
Dr. John Donald, Vice President, Community & Business Development is responsible for the International Education and Training Department at Georgian College. Dr. Donald is committed to supporting Georgian College’s mission to inspire innovation, transform lives and connect communities around the world through the power of International education. Dr. Donald welcomes the opportunity to meet students and partners to build on our global foundation that is so important to Georgian College and our community.
Gabriela Facchini
Regional Manager, Latin America
Gabriela.facchini@georgiancollege.ca
705-728-1968 Ext 1810
Gabriela Facchini is a Regional Manager for International Education for Latin America. Gabriela can help you with your application in Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. If you are from Latin America, Spain, Quebec or France (other French Speaking countries) or Italy and you are interested in studying at Georgian College, please contact Gabriela!
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Coordinator
705-728-1968 ext 1216
Tamara has taught students in all levels of our EAP program and is now the Coordinator of the EAP program. Her focus is to help you be successful in your English for Academic Purposes classes at Georgian College.
Joanne Foxton
International Co-op Consultant
705-728-1968 ext 1042
In partnership with the Co-op & Career Services team Joanne works with students to provide them with support and resources to be successful in co-op and internship programs. She also works with employers to promote and advocate on behalf of students to secure opportunities for international students in Canada and domestic students abroad.
International Admissions Registration Officer
705-728-1968 ext 1720
Paige is responsible for international admissions, registration and student records. Paige can provide program information and assist you with the college’s practices and procedures.
Samuel Gunn
International Student Services Officer
705-728-1968 Ext. 1342
Samuel provides a number of services to our international students. He can arrange to have the students picked up from the airport upon request. He can assist students with questions they have regarding their Guard Me health insurance and help them make claims. He can place students in homestays with Canadian Families near Georgian College. All of these services are at no cost to the student as long as they fill out the required paperwork accurately and on time.
Student & International Services
Jenny LaForge
Jenny.laforge@georgiancollege.ca
705-728-1968 ext 1841
Jenny La Forge works closely with the International Education and Training services staff to ensure that International students receive excellent service in International education. Jenny works closely with the Executive Director in co-ordinating new partnership opportunities and customized summer study tours.
Lily Li
Regional Manager, East Asia
705-728-1968 Ext 1849
Lily Li recruits International students from East Asian countries and regions – Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, P.R.China, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam.
Lily is also responsible for developing new partnerships/projects for delivering Georgian programs in East Asia.
International Admissions Registration Officer
705-728-1968 Ext 1733
Cheryl is responsible for international admissions, registration and fees. Come see me in the Office of the Registrar if you need help with admission or registration at Georgian College.
International Customer Services Officer
705-728-1968 ext 1218
Pat is responsible for all inquiries to the department.
Manager, Office of the Registrar
Cindy Muchler
705-728-1968 ext 1772
Cindy Mutchler manages the admissions and registrations for international students within the Office of the Registrar. She has travelled extensively and enjoys working with international students.
Allison Papenhuyzen
International Information Officer
705-728-1968 ext 1889
Allison is the main contact for international applicants and current international students when responding to admission and registration inquiries, tuition fees, and all international letter requests, including immigration letters. Come visit me at the International Admissions/Registrar’s office when you require any service assistance!
Regional Manager, South Asia/Middle East/Africa
Sumant.sarin@georgiancollege.ca
705-728-1968 Ext 1282
Sumant is currently responsible for India and the Middle East and visits the area frequently. You can contact Sumant if you have any inquiries about establishing partnerships or representing Georgian in those areas.
Executive Director
Ben Yang
705-728-1968 Ext 1366
Ben leads the International Education & Training department at Georgian College and directs all international recruitment, international student support and international project efforts. With firsthand experience in adapting to a new cultural and academic environment, Ben is committed to providing the most welcoming and supportive environment for international students at Georgian College. Internationalization of our campus and promoting intercultural learning are the key objectives of the International department. Our goal is to create opportunities for all of our students, faculty and staff to be exposed to different ways of living, learning and sharing experiences and perspectives across cultural boundaries.
