Mavel M Marina

Dr. Mavel Marina is an international specialist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she oversees the Exchange Program for International Academics and Researchers. She advises on immigration regulations and manages the paperless system for processing immigration documents. Dr. Marina holds a doctorate in Education, Leadership, and Organizations from UCSB and has over 20 years of experience in international education, including international admissions, English language teaching, cultural assimilation activities, and the creation of short-term programs focused on academic, research, and professional training. She trains staff across more than 60 academic departments on effective paperless document management and teaches ED20i, an introductory course for international students.