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 iss@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 iss@barnard.edu

Carmen Nieves
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 iss@barnard.edu