Contact My Advisor
Updated January 14, 2025
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.
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 |
| School of Medicine (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 |