Our Team

On behalf of the International Services team, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). We host more than 1200 international students, scholars and their families representing more than 110 countries. Our goal is to ensure that you have a positive and productive experience while at FAU, and – along with reaching your academic objectives – that you enjoy our diverse university community and campus life. We are here to assist you with a wide range of important and practical information and to help make your transition into our university community as smooth as possible. The International Services office is located on the Boca Raton Campus.


Mission

To provide the high-quality services, that ensure regulatory compliance, support international enrollment growth, and facilitate cultural adjustment and integration of international students, scholars, and their families. To serves as an integral part of the University’s efforts of internationalization. To ensure our team members are treated with deep respect, compassion, and kindness so that we establish a safe working surrounding where each individual has opportunity to grow, and where we can feel a greater purpose and synergy as a team.


Vision

The International Student Services (ISS) unit within the Center for Global Engagement serves as the catalyst for the university’s internationalization and global outreach endeavors.


Values

Competence, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork


 

Mihaela N. Metianu


Dr. Mihaela N. Metianu

Assistant Provost
Center for Global Engagement
mmetianu@fau.edu

Edyta Mika-Klimczak


Edyta Mika-Klimczak

Director
eklimcza@fau.edu

Jennifer Szekeres


Jennifer Szekeres

Associate Director
jszekere@fau.edu

maggie ng

Maggie Ng 

Assistant Director
kakeing@fau.edu 

Myrtha Senat


Myrtha Senat

Administrative Paraprofessional 
msenat@fau.edu

NHI Truong 

Nhi Truong 

Coordinator, Foreign Credential Evaluation
ntruong2014@fau.edu

Melinda Avila


Melinda Avila

International Student Support Assistant
avilam2018@fau.edu

Fracnis Cury


Francis Cury

Administrative Paraprofessional 
fcury@fau.edu