Contact My Advisor
Updated July 8, 2024
The International Center is working in a hybrid mode at our Medford / Somerville and Boston Health Sciences campus locations, with a combination of in-person and virtual (remote) hours. For more information about our hours and services, see our Guide to Getting Things Done with the International Center.
The tables below list International Center advisors for F-1 and J-1 students, J-1 scholars, and H-1B (and other Employment Visas) and Permanent Residence.
- Click on the advisor's name to email the advisor or the appointment link to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
- Contact the International Center if you have any questions about finding your International Center advisor.
- To learn more about your advisor, go to our Meet Our Team page.
F-1 and J-1 Student Advisors
| School / Program | Advisor | Make an Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences, Undergraduates (Last Names A - M) | Marisa Silva | Make Appointment |
| Arts & Sciences, Undergraduate (Last Names N - Z) | Sylwia Kohut | Make Appointment |
| Arts & Sciences, Graduate (all students) | Pat Himes | Make Appointment |
| Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| Engineering, Undergraduates | Lizzie Siegle | Make Appointment |
| Engineering, Graduates | Sophia Alfred | Make Appointment |
| Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (all students) | Lizzie Siegle | Make Appointment |
| Friedman School of Nutrition | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| Public Health & Professional Degree Programs (TUSM) | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts (all students, including dual-degree students) | Sylwia Kohut | Make Appointment |
| J-1 Global Education Exchange Students | Marisa Silva | Make Appointment |
| University College (Summer) Programs | Sylwia Kohut | Make Appointment |
J-1 Scholar Advisors
| School / Campus | J-1 Scholar Advisor | Make an Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences | Marisa Silva | Make Appointment |
| Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| Engineering | Lizzie Siegle | Make Appointment |
| Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy | Lizzie Siegle | Make Appointment |
| Friedman School of Nutrition | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| Human Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts | Marisa Silva | Make Appointment |
| School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| School of Medicine (All Departments except Molecular Biology & Microbiology) | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| Department of Molecular Biology & Microbiology (TUSM) | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| Tufts Medical Center (current scholars only) | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
H-1B and Employment Issues
| School / Campus | Advisor | Make an Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Medford / Somerville (A&S and SOE, Central Administration) | Sarah Curry | |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts | Sarah Curry | |
| Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy | Sarah Curry | |
| Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Sarah Curry | |
| School of Medicine | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| School of Dental Medicine | Heather Varnet | Make Appointment |
| Friedman School of Nutrition and HNRCA | Neriliz Soto-Gonzalez | Make Appointment |
| General Policy Issues & US Permanent Residence | Anna Garson |