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Welcome to International Student Services! Whether you're preparing to begin your journey at SLCC or are continuing your studies with us, our team is here to support your success. We are committed to providing knowledgeable immigration advising, responsive service, and a welcoming environment where every international student feels valued and supported. We look forward to working with you.

Office location & hours

International Student Services
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Center (STC), Room 101
801-957-4528
internationalstudentservices@slcc.edu

Welcoming Our Expanded Advising Team

To expand our immigration advising capacity, SLCC has partnered with an experienced team of Designated School Officials (DSOs) from colleges and universities across the United States. Together, they bring more than 60 years of experience in international student advising, SEVIS compliance, and federal immigration regulations, and many are recognized as national leaders through NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Shannon Bedo

International Advisor, DSO

Shannon has 20 years of experience leading international admissions, immigration services, and student programming and currently serves on NAFSA's Region III leadership team.

Virtual Walk-in Advising (Immigration/DSO Advising)

Fridays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sheena Maria Connell

International Advisor, DSO

With more than 15 years of experience, Sheena is an award-winning international educator and nationally recognized trainer specializing in immigration advising, SEVIS compliance, and international student success.

Virtual Walk-in Advising (Immigration/DSO Advising)

Tuesdays, 4:40 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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Anastasia Fynn

International Advisor, DSO

Anastasia brings more than 14 years of experience in international education and currently serves as a national leader within NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community.

Virtual Walk-in Advising (Immigration/DSO Advising)

Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Connor Willingham

International Advisor, DSO

Connor has more than 11 years of experience supporting international students and scholars and currently serves as Chair of NAFSA Region II, which supports international education professionals across the Intermountain West, including Utah.

Virtual Walk-in Advising (Immigration/DSO Advising)

Mondays, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Tina Hatch

International Advisor

Tina has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, including more than a decade supporting international students and scholars through immigration advising, SEVIS compliance, and cross-cultural student success initiatives.

In-Person Walk-in Advising (General Advising)

Mondays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Student Center (STC)

Room:

101

International Student Services Staff


Dr. Taunya Dressler Interim Director	Shannon Bedo International Advisor, PDSO - Admissions
Anastasia Fynn International Advisor, DSO	Sheena Connell International Advisor, DSO
Connor Willingham International Advisor, DSO	Tina Hatch International Advisor
Andre Reyes-Aguilar Lead Diplomat	Dominique Du Plessis Diplomat
Luciano Olmedo Diplomat	Kevin Soto Diplomat
Truc Nguyen Specialist - International Admissions	Kosoma Kang Specialist - International Admissions
Mabel Araus Munoz Specialist - Front Desk	Marcella Dos Santos Specialist - Front Desk
Carlos De Azevedo Castilho Specialist - Project Coordinator	Angel Mutima Student Volunteer
Julie Park Student Volunteer