Staff
Dr. Angela Jeon-Huh joins Teachers College, Columbia University, as the Director of the International Students and Scholars Office. She is passionate about enhancing global engagement and international students' academic and cultural success at TC.
Before joining TC, Dr. Jeon-Huh served as the Assistant Dean for Honors and Scholars Programs at Southern Methodist University, where she was primarily responsible for the operations, strategy, recruitment, retention, and academic success of SMU's central honors and scholars (President's Full-Tuition Scholarship program) housed within the office of the Provost while serving as faculty for the honors and scholars courses.
Prior to moving to Dallas, TX, Dr. Jeon-Huh served as the Director of Global Programs at the Pennsylvania State University. In this role, she oversaw the operations and services of the Office of Global Programs. These services and programs encompass international agreements, study abroad programs, international students' compliance policies, faculty-embedded programs, and curriculum development.
Dr. Jeon-Huh also has extensive experience in student affairs. She served for five years as Drexel University's Assistant Dean of Students (serving approximately 26,000 students) and Director of International Students and Scholars Services (serving around 5,000 students, faculty, and staff). In this role, she managed student crisis cases and student Conduct appeals and supported the development of academic success strategic planning for all undergraduate students. She also served as the Principal Designated School Officer and Responsible Officer for Drexel University, upholding and being responsible for compliance of international students and scholars.
In addition to Dr. Jeon-Huh's practitioner experiences in the field of International Education, Dr. Jeon-Huh is an adjunct Professor at Penn State University, teaching undergraduate students courses related to Global Studies.
Dr. Jeon-Huh is an active member and presenter for the Association of International Educators, NAFSA, Academic Impression, AI, and The Global Community for Academic Advising, NACADA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Politics and a Master's degree in Leadership Development at Pennsylvania State University and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management at Drexel University. Her dissertation focused on undergraduate international student onboarding, specifically ways to improve the cultural and academic adjustment period.
Dr. Angela Jeon-Huh joins Teachers College, Columbia University, as the Director of the International Students and Scholars Office. She is passionate about enhancing global engagement and international students' academic and cultural success at TC.
Before joining TC, Dr. Jeon-Huh served as the Assistant Dean for Honors and Scholars Programs at Southern Methodist University, where she was primarily responsible for the operations, strategy, recruitment, retention, and academic success of SMU's central honors and scholars (President's Full-Tuition Scholarship program) housed within the office of the Provost while serving as faculty for the honors and scholars courses.
Prior to moving to Dallas, TX, Dr. Jeon-Huh served as the Director of Global Programs at the Pennsylvania State University. In this role, she oversaw the operations and services of the Office of Global Programs. These services and programs encompass international agreements, study abroad programs, international students' compliance policies, faculty-embedded programs, and curriculum development.
Dr. Jeon-Huh also has extensive experience in student affairs. She served for five years as Drexel University's Assistant Dean of Students (serving approximately 26,000 students) and Director of International Students and Scholars Services (serving around 5,000 students, faculty, and staff). In this role, she managed student crisis cases and student Conduct appeals and supported the development of academic success strategic planning for all undergraduate students. She also served as the Principal Designated School Officer and Responsible Officer for Drexel University, upholding and being responsible for compliance of international students and scholars.
In addition to Dr. Jeon-Huh's practitioner experiences in the field of International Education, Dr. Jeon-Huh is an adjunct Professor at Penn State University, teaching undergraduate students courses related to Global Studies.
Dr. Jeon-Huh is an active member and presenter for the Association of International Educators, NAFSA, Academic Impression, AI, and The Global Community for Academic Advising, NACADA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Politics and a Master's degree in Leadership Development at Pennsylvania State University and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management at Drexel University. Her dissertation focused on undergraduate international student onboarding, specifically ways to improve the cultural and academic adjustment period.
Dr. Hyunjin Yeo is the Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. She advises and supports international students so students can feel TC as their home away from home. She enjoys learning languages and cultures around the world. In her spare time, she loves traveling, cooking, and trying new foods!
Hyunjin received her doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor’s degree from Ewha University in South Korea.
Dr. Hyunjin Yeo is the Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. She advises and supports international students so students can feel TC as their home away from home. She enjoys learning languages and cultures around the world. In her spare time, she loves traveling, cooking, and trying new foods!
Hyunjin received her doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor’s degree from Ewha University in South Korea.
Mr. Brian Arenas is the Assistant Director. He supports and guides F-1 and J-1 students on immigration, social, and cultural concerns.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the University of Administration and Marketing in Colombia.
He has a passion for learning from different cultures through food, music, and travel. Brian has worked with students both in the U.S. and abroad for the past 8 years and he believes education is power. He hopes to encourage people to become leaders in today’s modern society and reach their greatest potential.
Mr. Brian Arenas is the Assistant Director. He supports and guides F-1 and J-1 students on immigration, social, and cultural concerns.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the University of Administration and Marketing in Colombia.
He has a passion for learning from different cultures through food, music, and travel. Brian has worked with students both in the U.S. and abroad for the past 8 years and he believes education is power. He hopes to encourage people to become leaders in today’s modern society and reach their greatest potential.
Emma Scott is the International Student Advisor at the Office of International Students and Scholars. Emma advises F-1 students on how to maintain their immigration status in the U.S.
She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi, where she also worked as an International Student Advisor prior to joining the TC OISS team.
In her free time, Emma enjoys learning about other cultures, catching up on her favorite television shows, and traveling.
Emma Scott is the International Student Advisor at the Office of International Students and Scholars. Emma advises F-1 students on how to maintain their immigration status in the U.S.
She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi, where she also worked as an International Student Advisor prior to joining the TC OISS team.
In her free time, Emma enjoys learning about other cultures, catching up on her favorite television shows, and traveling.
As the International Student Coordinator, Allison Payne is usually your first point of contact when you reach out to OISS. She will connect you with important resources and link you to the wider TC community.
Allison has a decade of experience working with international students both in the U.S. and abroad as an English teacher and advisor. Working with international students brings her a lot of joy; having studied abroad herself, she recognizes both excitement and challenges that students face in a new country.
In her free time, she loves reading, exploring NYC, learning languages, and spending time with family and friends.
As the International Student Coordinator, Allison Payne is usually your first point of contact when you reach out to OISS. She will connect you with important resources and link you to the wider TC community.
Allison has a decade of experience working with international students both in the U.S. and abroad as an English teacher and advisor. Working with international students brings her a lot of joy; having studied abroad herself, she recognizes both excitement and challenges that students face in a new country.
In her free time, she loves reading, exploring NYC, learning languages, and spending time with family and friends.
Maxine Dimalanta is the Administrative Fellow for the Office of International Students and Scholars. Prior to joining the OISS team, she worked with first-generation & BIPOC undergraduate students as a College Coach and Counselor and she continues to support high school students navigate the college application process.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and is pursuing her M.A. in Higher & Postsecondary Education at TC.
In her free time, she loves exploring NYC’s parks & museums, reading, and window shopping.
Maxine Dimalanta is the Administrative Fellow for the Office of International Students and Scholars. Prior to joining the OISS team, she worked with first-generation & BIPOC undergraduate students as a College Coach and Counselor and she continues to support high school students navigate the college application process.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and is pursuing her M.A. in Higher & Postsecondary Education at TC.
In her free time, she loves exploring NYC’s parks & museums, reading, and window shopping.