Kim has worked at International Gateways for more than 20 years. She oversees faculty and student affairs. Kim also teaches higher level courses at International Gateways. She has a Master's degree in TESOL from Seattle University and taught ESL classes in places such as Japan, Seattle and Monterey before working at International Gateways. In her spare time, Kim likes to cook, eat and travel to learn about new cultures.

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Marwa Abbas is the Semester at SJSU Manager at International Gateways. She recruits students overseas and helps with SAS Admission, course registration and selection. She has been working at International Gateways for 11 years and SJSU for 16 years. She received her M.A. in TESOL from San Jose State University. She has traveled to more than 10 different countries. She enjoys skiing with her family, and loves baking with her daughter, Jannah. She used to be on the National Team of Swimming in Egypt.

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AJ Jilani is the new Custom Programs Coordinator at International Gateways. He holds a Bachelor’s and expect to graduate with a Master's soon in Industrial & Systems Engineering from San José State University. Before joining the International Gateways team, AJ served five years in the U.S. Army, including a posting in South Korea. He developed a deep appreciation for cultural exchanges and global education. His passion for international experiences has led him to travel extensively across Western Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, and England), Asia (Korea, Japan, Thailand, India, China, and Bangladesh), and North America (Canada and Mexico). He is enthusiastic about bringing my diverse experiences to help manage and grow our Custom Programs. 

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Yi joined the International Gateways Admissions team in February 2022. After graduating from Santa Clara University, she served in Jesuit Volunteer Corps and AmeriCorps, assisting first-generation students in Newark, NJ throughout their college application process. In her free time, Yi enjoys rock climbing, reading, hiking, and looking after her growing houseplant collection.

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