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Yukari Zednick
Director of International Programs
Yukari’s work at Cascadia’s International Programs began in 2011, first as an international
student advisor, then as an assistant director of International Programs. As a director
of International Programs, she oversees international marketing and enrollment, international
student advising and services, and study abroad. She also closely works with English
Language Program. Prior to Cascadia, she worked at Seattle Central College and at
the University of Montana. Yukari holds a bachelor’s degree from Prefectural University
of Kumamoto and a master’s degree from the University of Montana.
Email: yzednick@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8413
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Lisa Jacobson
Assistant Director of International Programs
Lisa is a Pacific Northwest native, having grown up in Oregon and attended college
in Washington. Prior to working at Cascadia, she has worked in international programs
at North Seattle Community College and the University of Washington Bothell. Lisa
loves to travel, and her passion for international education started when she studied
abroad in Cameroon and France during college. Lisa earned her BA in Anthropology from
the University of Puget Sound, and her M.Ed. from Seattle University. Now she lives
in Seattle with her twin sister and their dog named Merlin. In her free time, Lisa
enjoys going on walks with Merlin, playing the flute, practicing her French, and playing
board games with friends.
Email: ljacobson@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8556
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Scott Han
Assistant Director of International Marketing
Scott was born and raised in Korea and he moved to the United States as an international
student. He attended high school in Hawaii, and also went to a community college.
Then he transferred to the University of Hawaii and received a degree in hotel management.
He worked in two hotel chains in Honolulu for several years. He moved to the Washington
State to earn Master degree. He attended the University of Washington for his MBA
degree. He studied finance and marketing during the program. He likes to play all
kinds of sports including, golfing, basketball and soccer.
Email: shan@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8273
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Shao-Wei Wang
International Student Advisor
Shao-Wei grew up in Taiwan and was educated both in Taiwan and in the US. She holds
a Master's degree in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Missouri –
St. Louis. Before coming to Cascadia, Shao-Wei served as an International Student
Advisor at the University of Missouri –St. Louis and the University of Oregon. Her
passion and joy is derived from developing strong connections with international students.
In her free time, Shao-Wei enjoys Zumba, shopping and exploring Seattle/Washington
with her family.
Email: swang@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8276
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Douglas Raiford
International Student Advisor
Doug was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he earned his B.A. In International
Advertising, which included a year abroad in Costa Rica. After graduating he worked
and volunteered with a number of nonprofit organizations dealing with the arts and
urban development. In 2010, he focused his career on international relations and higher
education and began working with government sponsored organizations such as the Institute
of International Education and the Mississippi Consortium of International Development
in DC. Before accepting his position at Cascadia College, Douglas worked as an International
Advisor and DSO for the Community Colleges of Spokane.
Email: draiford@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8021
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Heather Mueller
International Student Advisor
Heather was born in Washington, DC and raised in the suburbs of Maryland. She moved
to Washington in 2015 with her spouse to pursue her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration
from Seattle University in Seattle, WA. Prior to this, she earned her B.S. in Communication
Management and Design from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Before coming to Cascadia
College, Heather served as the Student Life and International Student Advisor at DigiPen
Institute of Technology. Additionally, she has previously worked in the International
Education Programs office at Seattle Central College as a Program Assistant. In her
free time, Heather enjoys live music, traveling to new places, playing board games
and D&D with friends, and goofing around with her two cats, Princess Leia and Luna
Lovegood.
Email: hmueller@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8686
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Sydney Baker
Program Coordinator / Admission Specialist
Sydney is a Seattle area native and attended the University of Washington where she
earned a Bachelor’s degree. While studying at UW she worked in the Executive Office
of the President and Provost as well as the Study Abroad Office and studied abroad
in Australia and Europe. Prior to working at Cascadia she worked for Education First
summer language camps as a local program leader. In her free time she enjoys taking
ballet classes, practicing French and horseback riding.
Email: sbaker@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8415
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Amy Yi
Program Assistant of International Programs
Amy was born and raised in Nome, Alaska and moved to Bellingham, Washington where
she earned her Associates. She transferred to University of Washington to finish her
studies and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and minor in Korean
Language. Prior to working at Cascadia, Amy worked as an Administrative Coordinator
where she would assist students to successfully apply to colleges. In her free time,
she likes to go on hikes, self- study Korean, Chinese and explore the city with friends.
Email: ayi@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8556
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Ben Sugg
Academic Advisor / Transfer Specialist
Prior to coming to Cascadia, Ben was Coordinator of Academic Student Support at Pellissippi
State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. There he furnished academic advising
for students from ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds as
well as providing guidance and training for other staff and faculty advisors. He brings
over 10 years of experience in higher education student services and is an alumnus
of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Ben is delighted to be in the Pacific
Northwest and looks forward to forging relationships and advancing student success
here at Cascadia. Some of Ben’s interests outside of higher education include marine
science and coastal ecology, cinema, and Seattle Sounders FC soccer.
Email: bsugg@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8684
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Luz Mangaser
Graphic Designer
Bong grew up in the Philippines and graduated with a BA in Advertising from College
of the Holy Spirit in the Philippines. Bong went to Cascadia College where she earned
certificates in Web Foundation and Database Development in 2012. She then went on
to finish her AA in Interactive Web Design at Everett Community College in 2015. Bong
is responsible for creating and managing Cascadia’s International Programs’ web content
as well as designing International Programs print collateral such as flyers, brochures,
posters and many others.
Email: lmangaser@cascadia.edu
Phone: (425) 352-8273
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