Our Mission
The International Student Resource Center provides immigration information and support for international students in the United States. Through comprehensive resources, timely information and updates, and access to immigration experts, the ISRC supports international students through their academic program, and beyond.
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Our Team
Robin Catmur-Smith, Managing Director
Robin Catmur-Smith is a passionate leader in international education. Robin has had a 30+ year career in academic international student and scholar services, including 10 years at Dartmouth College and, most recently, 15 years directing immigration services at the University of Georgia.
Diane Rish, Deputy Director
Diane is an attorney with more than 16 years of experience in U.S. immigration law and policy. Most recently, she has served as Deputy Director and U.S. STEM Immigration Manager of the Talent Mobility Fund. Previously, she served as Senior Manager of Immigration at Salesforce and as Associate Director of Government Relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Jennifer Glass, Immigration Coordinator
Jennifer is a dedicated advocate for international students and scholars navigating life in the U.S. With nearly twenty years of experience at a variety of colleges and universities, Jennifer specializes in immigration advising and resource development. She is currently working with the Office of International Services at NC State University, in addition to her position with the International Student Resource Center.
Expert Contributors & Authors
Dan Berger, ISRC Consulting Attorney
Lori Bruun, Consulting Attorney
Adam Cohen, ISRC Consulting Attorney
Dahlia French, ISRC Consulting Attorney
Jonathan Grode, Consulting Attorney
Efren Hernandez, Consulting Attorney
Peter Rees, Consulting Attorney
Our Supporters
The International Student Resource Center was established by the Talent Mobility Fund, a program of Renaissance Philanthropy, with generous support from Coefficient Giving, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Dana Foundation, the Lasker Foundation, and additional individual funders.
Our Advisors
The ISRC is grateful for the support and guidance provided by our Advisory Council members, who include experienced immigration attorneys and international education professionals.
Dr. Fanta Aw
CEO, NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Dan Berger
Attorney, Green and Spiegel
Rena Bitter
U.S. Ambassador (ret)
Jennifer Bowen
PDSO and Director, Indiana University International Student Advising
Jessie Brown
Executive Vice President, American Council on Education
Betsy Fisher
Chief Strategy Officer, Talent Beyond Boundaries
Tom Kimbis
Executive Director and CEO, National Postdoctoral Association
Charter Morris
PDSO and Director, University of Alabama ISSS
Amy Nice
Founder, Talent Mobility Fund
Doug Rand
Director, Talent Mobility Fund
Swapna Reddy
Co-Executive Director, ASAP
Hanan Saab
Associate Vice President for Government Relations & Public Policy, Association of American Universities
Nusha Shishegar
PDSO Assistant Director, Admissions and Records, Mt San Antonio College
Shiwei Wang
PhD Candidate, MIT and Chair, Grad Coalition
Our Partners
ISRC in the News
The Obscure Rules Change That Could Drive More Foreign Students Awayby Karin Fischer
Navigating Policy Uncertainties of Post-Study Employmentby NAFSA
The H-1B Shake-Up: What International Students Need to Know Right Now by International Student Voice
When Does Social Media Become "Work"? by International Student Voice