International Student Services Staff
Wendy Garay
Dean for International Students
- Primary point of contact for all matters concerning, affecting or relating to Barnard international students, including students on F-1 and J-1 visas; oversees the Office of International Student Services
- Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) - signs the FORM I-20; updates and maintains F-1 student records in SEVIS.
- Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) - signs the FORM DS-2019; updates and maintains J-1 student records in SEVIS.
Contact: Call 212.854.2024 or email wgaray@barnard.edu
Diana Sousa
Associate Director, International Student Services
- Primary point of contact for newly accepted and continuing international students
- Primary resource person for newly admitted VISP students
- Designated School Official (DSO) - oversees immigration benefits for F-1 students
- Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) - oversees immigration benefits for J-1 students
- Coordinates Global Ambassador Program
Contact: Call 212.854.1777 or email dsousa@barnard.edu
Mark Farrell
Senior Program Assistant, International Student Services
- Supports operations of the Office of International Student Services (ISS)
- Answers preliminary questions and refers students accordingly
- Designated School Official (DSO) - signs the FORM I-20; updates and maintains F-1 student records in SEVIS.
- Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) - signs the FORM DS-2019; updates and maintains J-1 student records in SEVIS.
Contact: Call 212.854.1777 or email mfarrell@barnard.edu