Rachel Krein
Director
Strategic Communications and Operations
Rachel is responsible for all internal and external communications, including the website and social media, across various systems. She also manages the OISS operational budget, internal service requests and invoices. Her work with the operations team is focused on processes and efficiencies.
Laura Register
Associate Director
Scholar Services
Laura is responsible for supervising the International Scholar Advisors and overseeing initiatives directly related to the scholar population at WashU.
Ariel Carpenter
Associate Director
Student Services
Ariel is responsible for supervising the International Student Advisors and overseeing initiatives directly related to the student population at WashU.
Geet Vanaik
Executive Director
Dr. Geet Vanaik serves as Executive Director of the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS), leading comprehensive immigration compliance and support services for our diverse community of international students, visiting scholars, and employees—ensuring the university remains both welcoming and fully compliant. In close collaboration with WashU Global, she has forged and expanded key international […]