International Education

Meet the team

We have a full range of staff dedicated to making your experience at ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ the best possible. The Student Services team is here to help with everything from education advising to immigration. Education Advisors are available to assist international students plan their academic program, choose courses to meet their educational goals, register for courses and learn about course requirements for transferring to other universities. Cultural Liaisons are there to assist with all aspects of studying in Canada. Our Cultural Liaisons are native speakers of many different languages.

General inquiries

Have questions? Contact the International staff through these main e-mail contacts based on your needs:

Administration Team

  • Director, International Education
  • Administrative Coordinator

Recruitment Team

  • Admission Inquiries
  • Agent Inquiries
  • Student Recruitment

Cultural Liaisons

  • Settlement Support
  • Cultural Advising
  • Making Community Connections

Student Services Team

  • Student Settlement and Support
  • Education Advising
  • Immigration Advising

Administration Team

Sakura Hirata

Associate Director, International
Office: E Building 119
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4508
International - Sakura Hirata

Leanne Foster

Administrative Coordinator
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4502
Leanne Foster Executive Assistant to the International Director

Recruitment Team

Jade Bethune

Recruitment Specialist
intedrecruitment@okanagan.bc.ca
Office E Building 111
Kelowna Campus 
250-762-5445 ext. 4251

Jade Bethune, Marketing Recruitment Specialist

Amir

Recruitment Specialist
intedrecruitment@okanagan.bc.ca
Office E Building 119
Kelowna Campus 
250-762-5445 ext. 4246 

Amir International Student Recruitment

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Education Advisors

Do you have an education advising question email intedadvisors@okanagan.bc.ca.

Heather Thomson

International Education Advising
Office: E Building 114
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6305

Nayoung Kim

International Education Advising
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4883
Nayoung Kim - International Education

Immigration Advisors 

Do you need to ask any student related immigration questions please email intedimmigration@okanagan.bc.ca 

AR Mistry

Immigration Advisor
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4914

Sharon Boscoe

Immigration Advisor
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4882
Sharon Boscoe International Education Advisor

Student Services

Skye Chataway

International Student Settlement
Office: E Building 118
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4670

Sora Chang

International Student Liaison
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4482
Sora in Green jacket

Geri Nishi

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4240
Geri Nishi International Division Assistant Fall trees in the background

Isabel Su

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4162
Isabel Su head and sholders  photo outside ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ

Karen Tessier

Student Services Assistant
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4503

Gurleen Kaur

Retention and Data Officer
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4282
Gurleen with fall trees and bushes in the background

Cultural Liaisons

If you have any questions about student life, cultural adjustment and settlement please email culturalliaison@okanagan.bc.ca

Fanny Chapman

Cultural Liaison - September to May
Office: Main Building C307
Campus: Vernon
Phone: 250-545-7291 ext. 2246
Fanny with lake view behind

Gina Lee

Cultural Liaison
Office: E Building 110
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-862-5443 ext. 4735
photo of Gina